Ansys announced AVxcelerate Sensors is accessible through Cognata's Automated Driving Perception Hub. The ADPH platform runs on Microsoft Azure and 4th Generation AMD EPYC processors and Radeon PRO GPUs. 

ADPH gives original equipment manufacturers(OEMs) easy access to certified, web-based sensor models from manufacturers, enabling collaborative testing and validation of advanced driver assistance systems(ADAS) and autonomous vehicle(AV) functions using a high-fidelity simulation platform with virtual twin technology.

The ADPH allows OEMs and sensor manufacturers to test and validate certified sensors against diverse industry standards, including those put forth by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration(NHTSA) and the New Car Assessment Program(NCAP). 

The platform currently includes Cognata sensor models for thermal cameras, LiDAR, RGB cameras with varying lens distortions, and leverages Deep Neural Network(DNN) technology that enables photorealistic images and simulations.

With the addition of Ansys AVxcelerate Sensors, users have access to physics-based radar models that reproduce EM wave propagation — accounting for material properties within high frequencies — to enhance signal strength and accuracy. 

The radar simulation provides raw data that can be used to test and improve the algorithms that process radar signal interference, like small changes in frequency caused by moving objects. 

When connected to a virtual model from a radar supplier, AVxcelerate Sensors produces a virtual twin of the sensor, enabling OEMs to evaluate its performance with enhanced predictive accuracy.

"We are excited to integrate Ansys' radar simulation technology into the ADPH platform, bringing OEMs and tier-one suppliers an unmatched level of accuracy in sensor validation," said Danny Atsmon, founder and CEO at Cognata. 

Cognata's generative AI transfer technology, enabled by AMD Radeon PRO V710 GPUs, enhances the RGB camera simulation platform by delivering high-fidelity virtual sensors. It accurately captures and replicates the real-world behavior of sensors within the simulation.

"Ansys' AVxcelerate Sensors platform includes real-time radar capabilities for accurate modeling of radar interactions in complex environments," said Shane Emswiler, vice president of products at Ansys. 

"We're pleased to collaborate with Ansys and Cognata to enhance automated driving validation and simulation on Microsoft Azure," said Nidhi Chappell, Vice President, Azure AI Infrastructure at Microsoft.