The goal of this project was to create a tool to convert spreadsheet-based scenario definitions into the OpenSCENARIO standard format for easy exchange, usability, and storage for Ford engineers. Through standardization, the tool allowed for scenario reuse regardless of the simulation tool and test case format. The tool was first used to support automated conversion of scenarios defined in complicated spreadsheets to the beta version of OpenSCENARIO. This tool is capable of showing the resulting scenario in the Automated Driving Toolbox™ drivingScenario tool and exporting OpenSCENARIO 0.9.1 files representing the corresponding CarSim scenarios. Lastly, the app was modified so that users could enter information required by OpenSCENARIO to build up scenarios from other documentation—enabling reusability and easy shareability across Ford.

Vehicle features and capabilities are transitioning from being mostly mechanically defined to being software defined. OEMs are adopting agile software development methods to update and maintain this software, driving the need for DevOps. NXP Semiconductors, MathWorks, and AWS have collaborated on a DevOps solution for Model-Based Design utilizing advanced vehicle control algorithms. In this talk, NXP will present the full cloud-to-vehicle solution built with AMS CodeSuite services by using MathWorks design tools targeting NXP automotive processors. This presentation also covers NXP^® Model-Based Design Toolbox supporting code execution and profiling on the NXP S32S GreenBox II and NXP S32G GoldBox.

The growing complexity of today’s products—fueled by ever-increasing software content and coupled with shrinking timelines for delivering new products—requires engineers to “turn the tables” on existing workflows. The core principle of agile Model-Based Design centers on the idea of reducing rework. Typical workflows result in on-product validation at the end of the development cycle. Requirement issues found at that point drive rework—often taking the design through the entire development cycle again. Early integration and validation through agile Model-Based Design provides an opportunity to minimize rework through up-front, rapid iteration on architecture and requirements.