An exclusive mini-conference on the publicly funded Gaia-X 4 Product Life Cycle – Across Automated Driving (PLC-AAD) project, took place today on the Live Zone 1 stage at ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle Technology Expo Europe. The project is developing an open and distributed data ecosystem to support the product lifecycle of automated driving functions according to Gaia-X standards.
Featuring 10 speakers and eight presentations, the free-to-attend mini-conference was particularly popular with simulation and validation experts working on the continuous virtual validation of ADAS/AD functions, and HIL/SIL (hardware/software-in-the-loop) specialists focused on test environments for automated driving functions.
According to Alexander F Walser, managing director of the Automotive Solution Center for Simulation, who chaired the mini-conference, automotive OEMs and suppliers face growing challenges in developing automated and connected driving functions due to complex software-hardware integration and deep, data-driven supply chains. As a result, efficient, traceable data exchange is crucial. “Gaia-X 4 PLC-AAD leverages open, distributed data ecosystems to enable secure, regulated data sharing across the entire product lifecycle – from design to continuous virtual validation,” explained Walser.
“By defining information models, data architectures and processes, the project enhances trust, interoperability and efficiency. Test environments for automated driving functions and sensors are integrated, with interfaces ensuring broader applicability across industries.”
The main conference will continue tomorrow, May 22. Click here to purchase a delegate pass.
