Camera simulation tool for automotive applications

Abstract

As technology in the automotive industry consistency evolves, and driver aids get more advanced the need for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) grows larger. The need for quicker and more reliable simulation tools becomes essential to further evolve ADAS. This thesis presents the design and development of a simulation tool for 3D camera position testing. The tool created using blender and blender’s own Application Programming Interface (API) and blenders own node functions to create a realistic environment to improve performance in the sense that it produces a reduced gap in between simulation and actual performance. The simulation tool was created in collaboration with Polestar to create an improved simulation tool to an already existing version with the limitation of the previous tool being setup-time and a steep learning curve. By creating a personalized interface with real-time visualization before rendering set in a realistic environment and with adjustable camera settings the simulation tool. The tool enables engineers to seamlessly integrate CAD models into the simulation tool without adjusting coordinates. The finished tool was tested by Polestar’s ADAS team and found the tool to be both smoother while using the tool and a more efficient setup time which minimized time consumption