18093778. TEST VALIDATION simplified abstract (GM Cruise Holdings LLC)
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TEST VALIDATION
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Inventor(s)
Simon Murtha Smith of San Francisco CA (US)
Andrew Robinson of San Francisco CA (US)
Tobias Marc Rene Thiel of San Francisco CA (US)
Tatsuya Iwamoto of Foster City CA (US)
TEST VALIDATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18093778 titled 'TEST VALIDATION
The abstract of this patent application discusses technology related to validating a test associated with the operation of an autonomous vehicle (AV). It involves accessing road data generated during the operation of an AV in a real-world environment, creating a simulation environment based on this data to run a software stack controlling the AV, modifying a portion of the software stack, and testing the modified software stack using sensor data included in the road data. The validation of the test is done by running the modified software stack in the simulation environment in comparison to the operation of the AV in the real-world environment.
- Accessing road data generated during the operation of an autonomous vehicle in a real-world environment.
- Creating a simulation environment based on the road data to run a software stack controlling the autonomous vehicle.
- Modifying a portion of the software stack and testing it using sensor data included in the road data.
- Validating the test by running the modified software stack in the simulation environment in relation to the operation of the autonomous vehicle in the real-world environment.
Potential Applications: - Autonomous vehicle testing and validation processes. - Development of software stacks for controlling autonomous vehicles. - Simulation environments for testing autonomous vehicle software.
Problems Solved: - Ensuring the reliability and safety of autonomous vehicles through rigorous testing. - Validating the performance of modified software stacks in a controlled environment before real-world implementation.
Benefits: - Improved safety and efficiency of autonomous vehicles. - Cost-effective testing and validation processes. - Enhanced development of software for autonomous vehicle control.
Commercial Applications: Title: Autonomous Vehicle Testing and Validation Technology This technology can be utilized by autonomous vehicle manufacturers, software developers, and regulatory bodies to ensure the safe and reliable operation of autonomous vehicles. It can streamline testing processes, reduce costs, and accelerate the development of autonomous vehicle technology.
Questions about Autonomous Vehicle Testing and Validation Technology: 1. How does this technology contribute to the advancement of autonomous vehicles? This technology plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and reliability of autonomous vehicles by providing a systematic approach to testing and validating software stacks.
2. What are the potential implications of using simulation environments for testing autonomous vehicle software? Simulation environments offer a controlled setting for testing software stacks, allowing developers to assess performance and make necessary modifications before real-world implementation.
Original Abstract Submitted
Aspects of the subject technology relate to systems, methods, and computer-readable media for validating a test associated with operation of an autonomous vehicle (AV). Road data generated in association with operation of an AV in a real-world environment is accessed. A simulation environment for running a software stack associated with controlling the AV is generated based on the road data. A portion of the software stack is modified and the modified software stack is run as part of a test using sensor data included as part of the road data. The test of the modified software stack is validated based on the running of the modified software stack in the simulation environment in relation to operation of the AV in the real-world environment.
