Mobile robots for experimental ADAS tests

The Mobile Robots are ultra-flat drive-over platforms used for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) testing. Due to their vehicle-like movements and programmable trajectories, real traffic scenarios as for example, intersection and lane change scenarios can be simulated.

Goals and idea

The platforms can be driven over by test vehicles without damaging them. The used targets can also survive collisions without damage. Thus, reproducible tests are possible. Pre-crash, crash and post-crash scenarios can be mapped. The on-board processor evaluates various sensor data in real time (odometry, dGPS) to determine the exact position of the platform, enabling a precise trajectory driving.

Equipment

UFO Pro max. 80 km/h with 3D dummy
UFO Pro max. 2.2 m/s² acceleration
UFO Pro max. 6 m/s² braking
235 kg "Test Ready" Total weight

UFO Compact max. 55 km/h with 3D dummy
UFO Compact max. 1,8 m/s² acceleration
UFO Compact max. 6 m/s² braking
165 kg “Test Ready” total weight

Laboratory management and team

Scientific Director CARISSMA – ISAFE, Research Professor for Vehicle Safety and Vehicle Mechatronics
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thomas Brandmeier
Phone: +49 841 9348-3840
Room: H023
E-Mail: Thomas.Brandmeier@thi.de