ADAS Research, Testing & Consulting

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Can Reproducible Testing Support the Future of ADAS?

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How do you evaluate the ADAS-equipped vehicles of the future?

Advanced and assistive systems in both passenger and commercial vehicles are rapidly growing more complex as innovative new technologies are implemented. Exponent's ADAS experts have the industry experience necessary to increase the viability of your vehicle technology applications, from vehicle-level integration requirements to individual subsystem and component design validation.

Exponent's ADAS team is among the first to use remote driving to test the performance of ADAS systems and connected vehicle technology at the limits of their capabilities under real-world conditions. With expertise in vehicle systems and engineering, electrical systems, sensors, software, algorithms, human factors, biomechanics, and data and statistical analysis, Exponent takes a rigorous, cutting-edge multidisciplinary approach to ADAS development and safety testing.

Capabilities & Services

Exponent's skilled multidisciplinary consultants offer a full range of capabilities to help you understand and evaluate ADAS technologies. We can also use state-of-the-art ADAS testing equipment to simulate reproducible crash scenarios, supporting our clients in assessing the reliability and performance of ADAS-equipped vehicles.

Exponent's vehicle systems engineers and scientists have the industry experience necessary to increase the viability of your ADAS applications, from vehicle-level integration requirements to individual subsystem and component design validation. Exponent's multidisciplinary teams can help you tackle tough problems regarding sensor or sensor systems during all points of the product lifecycle — including design and development, product manufacturing, and failure analysis.
- Sensor design and failure analysis
- Computer and communication system architectures and system design
- Software development, testing, and validation
- Control system performance analysis
- Design of control algorithms
- Control system failure analysis, including hardware and software subsystems
- Communication system performance issues
- Resolution of disputes related to expected control system performance
- Intellectual property related to control systems
Exponent has the expertise and specialized equipment to test and evaluate ADAS technology performance against current safety protocols. We provide repeatable testing according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's New Car Assessment Program test procedures and specifications by providing key data collection and statistical analysis to inform safety benefits assessments. Our vehicle accident reconstructionists develop and perform bespoke tests to quantify ADAS and driver performance under specific accident conditions and in real-world driving situations, including the following capabilities:
- State-of-the-art robotic vehicle control
- Programmable AB Dynamics Launch Pad
- Programmable AB Dynamics Guided Soft Target
- Global Vehicle Target
Vulnerable road user targets
Our human factors and automotive regulatory experts have worked closely with governing bodies like the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to research how drivers interact with ADAS and to help establish new regulations for these new systems. We have helped automakers interface with regulatory bodies to analyze how their systems meet regulations now and to help formulate new regulations. We can help automakers and OEMs test ADAS and prepare resulting data for regulatory bodies.

Cutting-Edge Capabilities

Autonomous Vehicle Analysis & Incident Response

Autonomous vehicles are rolling out in markets across the world, bringing new ways of experiencing transportation, as well as first-of-their-kind challenges and risks. Exponent's multidisciplinary engineers and scientists are at the forefront of AV incident response in a fast-evolving market segment, supporting clients through our holistic approach that accounts for the entire transportation infrastructure — vehicles, drivers, and the environment.

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Our Capabilities Are Unparalleled

Exponent's multidisciplinary teams, including vehicle engineers, computer scientists, and human factors experts, help automotive manufacturers and OEMs test ADAS features. We can conduct real-world tests of ADAS systems at our state-of-the-art test track and evaluate systems from software to hardware.

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Experts

Our global and comprehensive expertise across industries gives us a deep understanding of current challenges, best industry practices, and the implications of emerging technologies.