Tutorial #11: Standards-based lidar simulation with ray tracing

In this video, Clemens, our CTO, demonstrates how to build a physical perception sensor model using standardized interfaces like ASAM OSI and ASAM OpenMATERIAL 3D. This tutorial shows how to simulate realistic lidar or radar sensor behavior using ray tracing and signal processing, all powered by our Sensor Model Development Library (SMDL).

Tutorial 11: Standards-based lidar simulation with ray tracing

Topics Covered

• Sensor Simulation Workflow: Learn how to load 3D environments and moving objects using ASAM OSI and ASAM OpenMATERIAL 3D.

• Ray Tracing: Understand how virtual rays interact with materials to simulate sensor responses.

• SMDL Overview: Discover how the Sensor Model Development Library simplifies the entire process of environment setup and ray tracing.

• FMU Integration: Package your sensor model into a Functional Mock-up Unit (FMU) and run it in any OSI-compliant simulator.

Tools & Standards for Co-Simulation

• Persival Sensor Model Development Library (SMDL): https://www.persival.de/smdl

• Persival Simspector: https://www.persival.de/simspector

• AVL Scenario Simulator: https://www.avl.com/en-de/simulation-solutions/software-offering/simulation-tools-a-z/avl-scenario-simulator

• esmini: https://github.com/esmini/esmini

• FMI Standard: https://fmi-standard.org/

Next Steps: In the next tutorial, Clemens will show more advanced effects that can be simulated with the SMDL.