Optis and LeddarTech have entered an agreement to collaborate on technology to allow transport companies to virtually test and integrate their next generation of lidar, based on the LeddarCore integrated circuit, before its actual release.
Perception of the environment is key to enabling autonomous driving capability. Optis simulation solutions virtually recreate cameras and lidar operations on autonomous cars, and simulate their use in real-life scenarios—thus allowing for safer, less expensive virtual testing and development.
LeddarTech’s Automotive Solutions General Manager Michael Poulin said “Any solution that optimizes the development and integration cycles of new technologies adds significant value. Optis’ optical simulation tools play a huge role in giving a head start to OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers developing with the LeddarCore ICs. By providing an autonomous vehicle simulator that makes the same decisions as a real-world connected vehicle, the tool helps to eliminate costly and risky real-world tests of new lidar systems and contribute to reducing their time to market”.
LeddarTech’s advanced optical sensing technology is considered highly complementary with Optis’ SPEOS and VRX simulation tools. Through the use of its light and laser modeling tools, Optis help in the detailed design of LeddarCore-based
lidar systems. Using real material measurements, Optis can validate the lidar model and simulate the correct response from the lidar in real time through a virtual closed-loop simulation with automated driving functions.
