Simulation and HMI in Automotive
Leveraging on the Model Based Design approach combined with Altia Design graphics we have implemented an interactive system using the HIL (Hardware In the Loop) technique, where a real vehicle control unit interfaces with emulated dashboard devices, radio and infotainment units on board of the vehicle: in this environment each node related to a real device can be replaced by an emulated one.
Thanks to the modular approach we can investigate each single component, without any dependence on the others.
The emulated component can be plugged afterwards into the vehicle network, thus allowing the subsequent integration tests to be performed.
With this innovative approach we can meet the dual demands of “time-to-market compression” and application development “cost reduction”, that currently represent major issues for all companies.
Benefits and advantages:
- extensive number of feasable virtual prototypes
- hold down number real prototypes required
- shorten development cycle
- cut development cost
- increase system modularity
Used Technology
- Matlab, Simulink, Stateflow, Vector CanBlockset, Altia Design, Visual Studio 2005 C++.
