Autonomous Vehicle

Drive Innovation with Safe and Reliable Autonomous Vehicle Simulation

Simulate sensors, software, and real-world environments to accelerate the development of autonomous driving systems — ensuring safety, performance, and compliance before road testing.

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Ansys Autonomous Vehicle combines physics-based sensor modeling, AI-driven perception, and environment simulation to validate autonomous functions with confidence — enabling safer vehicles and faster innovation.

Highlights of Autonomous Vehicle Simulation

Achieve safer, smarter, and faster autonomous vehicle development — from concept to real-world deployment — while reducing physical testing costs and time-to-market.

End-to-End Virtual Validation – Test perception, planning, and control systems across millions of real-world driving scenarios in a virtual environment.

Sensor & Environment Simulation – Accurately model LiDAR, radar, camera, and ultrasonic sensors under various lighting, weather, and road conditions.

Closed-Loop System Testing – Validate embedded software and control algorithms in real time using hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) setups.

Scenario Generation & Management – Automatically create, parameterize, and execute diverse driving situations with repeatability and traceability.

Multiphysics Accuracy – Combine vehicle dynamics, electromagnetics, and thermal simulations for a complete understanding of system performance.

Safety & Compliance – Accelerate ISO 26262 and SOTIF certification with proven Ansys toolchains and traceable verification workflows.

Integration with Simulation Ecosystem – Seamlessly connect with Ansys VRXPERIENCE, Twin Builder, and SCADE for perception, controls, and system-level validation.

Applications Across Industries

Autonomous vehicle simulations impact automotive, aerospace, robotics, and defense sectors — from self-driving cars to unmanned aerial systems.

At SolidTrust Technologies, we enable developers to test, validate, and optimize autonomous systems safely and efficiently using Ansys simulation platforms.

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Relevant FAQs

What does Ansys Autonomous Vehicle Simulation cover? +

It enables end-to-end validation of sensors, perception, control, and vehicle dynamics in virtual environments.

Can I simulate LiDAR, radar, and camera sensors together? +

Yes, Ansys supports multi-sensor fusion for realistic perception testing.

Does it include traffic and environment modeling? +

Yes, dynamic road, weather, and traffic conditions can be simulated to test system robustness

Can I integrate my own AI or control algorithms? +

Absolutely — custom perception and control models can be imported and tested within the simulation loop

How accurate are physics-based sensor models? +

They replicate real-world electromagnetic, optical, and acoustic behavior for high-fidelity validation.

Is it useful for ADAS system development? +

Yes, it’s ideal for validating adaptive cruise, lane assist, and emergency braking systems safely.

Can I perform scenario-based testing? +

Yes, you can generate thousands of test cases to validate vehicle performance under diverse scenarios.

Success Stories

Project Type: Full autonomous drive simulation Challenge: Integrating perception, decision, and control modules Solution: Closed-loop system simulation with Ansys AVxcelerate and Twin Builder Key Takeaway: Improved overall safety, performance, and software readiness

- Full autonomous drive simulation

Project Type: Autonomous braking system
Challenge: Limited test coverage for real-world safety validation
Solution: Scenario-based testing under varied weather using VRXPERIENCE
Key Takeaway: Achieved ISO 26262 compliance and faster validation cycles

- Autonomous braking system

Project Type: Radar performance in urban conditions
Challenge: Signal interference and false detections in dense traffic
Solution: Simulated electromagnetic wave propagation using Ansys HFSS
Key Takeaway: Enhanced radar reliability and reduced false positives by 40%

- Radar performance in urban conditions

Project Type: ADAS sensor validation
Challenge: High testing cost for camera, radar, and LiDAR systems
Solution: Virtual testing using Ansys AVxcelerate and VRXPERIENCE
Key Takeaway: Reduced physical testing by 60% and improved detection accuracy

- ADAS sensor validation

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