Functional Testing of Radar Based ADAS/AD Along the Vehicle Life Cycle

It is essential to ensure the functional safety of increasingly complex driver assistance systems and systems for autonomous driving (ADAS/AD) over the entire life cycle of a vehicle. After the development phase of a vehicle, its homologation must also be considered, as well as end-of-line testing and regular testing of individual vehicles in the field. Given the importance of automotive radars for ADAS/AD, efficient, safe and reproducible test methods are required for the mentioned test cases. Based on regulatory and technical requirements, this paper presents industry proven solutions whose suitability has been shown in international projects.