Generic architecture for simulation of ADAS sensors

With rising complexity of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), development quality and speed are of increasing importance. Virtualization contributes towards this goal by providing a controlled environment even before hardware prototypes are available. One crucial component is a realistic description of the vehicle´s sensors by means of sensor models. We propose a generic, modular architecture for the design of such models. The car´s surroundings are represented by a list of objects that is modified during the virtualized sensing process. The result can then provide stimulation of ADAS function algorithms. Using the proposed architecture as a framework, we construct an exemplary model employing a stochastic variation of target object positions.