Ibeo Automotive and TASS International Link Their Technologies for Next-generation Driver Assistance Systems

Ibeo Automotive and TASS International Link Their Technologies for Next-generation Driver Assistance Systems

HAMBURG, Germany, May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Ibeo Automotive and TASS International announced today that they have signed a
cooperation agreement in the field of automated scenario generation based on laser scanner
technology. The combination of Ibeo's laser scanner technology and TASS' PreScan
simulation technology results in a revolutionary innovation in which simulated driving
scenarios are automatically generated from real-life measurement data.

    TASS International has developed PreScan, a widely adopted simulation platform for the
development of assisted (ADAS), connected (V2x) and autonomous vehicle systems. PreScan
provides detailed simulation of vehicle sensors in complex traffic scenarios. For more
information, see http://www.tassinternational.com/prescan

    Ibeo Automotive is a supplier of advanced laser scanners which can accurately detect
and classify traffic participants such as vehicles, motorcycles and pedestrians.
Automotive OEMs and tiers typically install Ibeo's high-end laser scanners as reference
system on their test vehicles during test track and public road testing to verify the
performance of their production sensors. For more information, see
http://www.ibeo-as.com

    The combined strengths of Ibeo's laser scanner technology and the PreScan simulation
platform can now be utilized to develop, test and simulate driver assistance applications
such as emergency brake assist, adaptive cruise control, and pedestrian detection systems.
The real-life traffic data from Ibeo's laser scanners can be automatically converted into
a set of virtual PreScan scenarios, offering a platform for engineers to quickly check the
consequences of design changes in a wide range of true-to-life traffic scenarios.

    This new toolset will speed up the ADAS development process while significantly
reducing costs. This new toolset closes the gap between CAE and FOT. This new toolset is a
must for any expert in ADAS development.

    About TASS International

    TASS International was established in 2012 as a merger of several independent
automotive TNO affiliates. The combined business propositions of these independent
companies have resulted in a complete offering of safe, green and smart mobility
solutions. TASS International supports the transport industry to develop safer, more
sustainable and intelligent vehicles by providing innovative software products,
state-of-the-art testing facilities and cost-effective engineering solutions.

    About Ibeo Automotive

    Ibeo is the world-leading company in laser scanner technology for automotive
applications. Since its foundation in 1998, Ibeo has been dedicated to the development of
advanced laser measurement technology including innovative algorithms for object tracking
and classification. This know-how enables Ibeo's laser scanner technology to support all
driving assistance applications and to act as a sensor reference system.

    http://www.tassinternational.com

TASS International

CONTACT: Contact Ibeo Automotive, Dr. Ulrich Lages, Geschäftsführer/CEO, Merkurring 60-65, 22143 Hamburg Germany, +49-40-2986760, ulrich.Lages@ibeo-as.com, http://www.ibeo-as.com; Contact TASS International, Roy Bours, Product Manager, Einsteinlaan 6, 2289 CC Rijswijk The Netherlands, +31-88-8277040, roy.bours@tassinternational.com