Companies accelerate simulation and testing of 5G automotive applications

Anritsu Corporation and dSPACE are jointly demonstrating the integration of PC-based simulation systems with sensor-realistic simulation in a 5G network emulator at the MWC 2022. The joint showcase demonstrates avoiding collisions between vehicles and objects or people in intersections with limited visibility.

The example application employed in the demonstration is the advanced intersection collision warning (AICW). For this demonstration, sensor-based information is exchanged between the vehicles and the infrastructure in the intersection area utilising 5G communication technology. In the demonstration, V2X data and video data collected by camera sensors are supplied and analysed to warn of people or objects such as vulnerable road users located in blind spots, often seen at intersections. The demonstration employs 5G network slicing technology to establish a separate URLLC link to deliver V2X hazard warning data and an eMBB link to share HD video.

Gregor Hordys, responsible for connectivity topics at dSPACE, explains: "This solution adds a state-of-the-art sensor-realistic and vehicle simulation to the radio communication test system to enable testing of advanced applications for connected and cooperative automated driving, based on 5G and edge computing in the lab."

"This joint integration and the power of such a solution is a significant step forward for 5G V2X testing and emulation. This industry-leading demonstration is an exciting example of the development of 5G V2X applications," says Jonathan Borrill, head of Global Market Technology at Anritsu.

To offer a 5G network slicing test environment for automotive V2X use cases, the showcase employs an Anritsu MT8000A radio communication test station and dSPACE VEOS (a PC-based simulation platform) with the dSPACE AURELION solution for sensor-realistic simulation.

The joint showcase will be displayed at MCW 2022 on the Anritsu booth (Hall 5, D41) from February 28 to March 3, 2022. It will also be showcased at Anritsu's Virtual MWC22 – Wireless Technology Showroom launched on February 28.