BENGALURU, India, Feb. 27, 2025 – Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence division has introduced Virtual Test Drive X (VTDx), a cloud-native solution designed to streamline the testing, training, and validation of Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicle software. By leveraging hyperscale computing and automation, VTDx aims to accelerate software integration and validation while enhancing safety and efficiency in software-defined vehicles (SDVs).
Addressing ADAS Software Challenges
The increasing complexity of ADAS software—driven by advancements in sensors, AI, and operating systems—has resulted in software development and testing bottlenecks. These delays affect vehicle launch timelines, safety compliance, and brand reputation. Fixing software defects at the production stage is 15 times more expensive than addressing them during development.Hexagon’s VTDx solution mitigates these challenges by automating large-scale testing with a cloud-based, consumption-driven service. This approach enables scalable virtual prototyping, reducing costs, improving testing efficiency, and ensuring robust safety validation.
Seamless Integration with ADAS Workflows
Built on Hexagon's Nexus digital reality platform, VTDx integrates seamlessly into continuous integration and testing (CI/CT) workflows. The solution offers:- Automated Simulation at Scale: Executes thousands of simulations using OpenDRIVE and OpenSCENARIO standards.
- High-Fidelity Testing: Incorporates physics-based simulations refined from 15 years of expertise.
- Scalability & Cloud Availability: Supports parallel execution of ADAS test scenarios, available as public or private SaaS with 24/7 access.
- Intuitive Interface: Simplifies sensor configuration and scenario setup, facilitating faster and more efficient validation.
- Global Collaboration: Enables real-time sharing of projects across geographically dispersed teams.
Industry Collaboration & Real-World Impact
Developed in close partnership with Microsoft Azure and featuring photorealistic visualization via Unreal Engine, VTDx supports ASAM OpenSCENARIO and OpenDRIVE standards. The solution has already been well received by OEMs and Tier 1 automotive suppliers, recognizing its high automation, user-friendly interface, and flexible pricing model.Mahesh Kailasam, General Manager at Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence division, emphasized the solution’s impact:
"We built VTDx with CI/CT processes in mind to address the evolving challenges in ADAS software development. Whether increasing test coverage, reducing cycles, or automating workflows, our cloud-native solution delivers significant value to automakers."
Availability & More Information
VTDx is now publicly available as a SaaS offering on Nexus, with private cloud deployment options upon request.About Hexagon
Hexagon is a global leader in digital reality solutions, integrating sensor, software, and autonomous technologies to drive efficiency, productivity, and safety across industries. The company employs 24,500 people in 50 countries and reported net sales of approximately 5.4 billion EUR.This announcement marks a significant step forward in ADAS software validation, offering automakers and developers a scalable, efficient, and automated approach to ensure safe and reliable vehicle technologies.
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