AUTONOMOUS DRIVING
Driving Innovation. Powering Autonomy.
Autonomous mobility is redefining transportation — from passenger cars and commercial vehicles to construction machinery, agricultural equipment, and automated guided vehicles (AGVs). This evolution is powered in part by Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), which lay the groundwork for increasingly automated functionality while enhancing driver safety and comfort today. As a leading global engineering partner, EDAG helps turn this vision into reality.
We support OEMs and suppliers with customized solutions across all levels of autonomous driving, offering expertise in system development, sensor integration, advanced algorithms, and aSPICE-compliant complete systems. Our goal is to deliver market-ready technologies that meet the highest standards for safety, performance, and scalability.
With proven capabilities in system architecture, series production software, process management, and system validation, we bring together innovation and experience to ensure the success of every project — from initial concept to production-ready solution. At EDAG, we’re not just keeping pace with the future of mobility — we’re actively shaping it.
Our core competencies include:
- System Development & Integration: We design and integrate customized, modular, and scalable system architectures for autonomous and connected vehicles. Intelligent components are combined into a fully tested, high-performance system.
- Production-Ready Software Solutions: The EDAG Group delivers software solutions that meet the highest quality and safety standards in the automotive industry. Our applications are optimized for mass production and seamlessly integrate into vehicle projects.
- Project & Process Management: Trust the EDAG Group’s expertise in project and process management. From concept to production readiness, we support the development of autonomous vehicle technologies using proven methods, innovative tools, and agile approaches—ensuring on-time, high-quality results.
Comprehensive Validation: We optimize the validation of all systems and functions using advanced testing methods, including simulations, hardware, and vehicle testing. This ensures maximum safety and performance while meeting all regional regulations and requirements.
Topic overview
Seamless environment recognition
A precise environmental model and advanced sensor fusion are essential for seamless detection—whether in passenger cars, commercial vehicles, agricultural equipment, construction machinery, or automated guided vehicles (AGVs). The EDAG Group not only leads the development and testing of high-performance sensors and connected systems but also provides the necessary data processing solutions.
Our expertise spans key technologies such as object recognition, image processing, sensor fusion, and AI-driven algorithms — all of which are foundational to both ADAS and autonomous systems — enhancing the safety, efficiency, and comfort of modern mobility solutions. With our comprehensive approach, we support you from concept development and specification to full-scale implementation. We analyze your specific use case, select the right sensor technologies, and leverage data fusion to create a high-performance, resource-efficient environmental detection system. Backed by our expertise and global network, we provide mobility and transportation companies with reliable, innovative sensor solutions customized to their needs. Let’s shape the future of automotive technology together.
- Our focus areas
- Innovative Sensor Concepts – Advanced perception systems for detailed environmental recognition in vehicles
- Use Case Analysis & Specification – We translate your specific needs into tailored system requirements and architectures
- Component Selection & Evaluation – Choosing and integrating the best sensor components for optimal system performance
- Seamless System Integration – Rigorous testing to ensure reliable sensor interaction in all driving scenarios, enabling safe and efficient highly automated driving (L2+ and beyond)
- Free Space Detection – High-precision perception systems for detecting open spaces, obstacles, and hazards
- Real-Time Data Processing – Advanced algorithms for dynamic environments and complex traffic situations
- Modular & Scalable Design – Sensor concepts adaptable to various vehicle types, from compact city cars to commercial fleets
- Your benefits
- Enhanced Safety & User Experience – Reliable hazard detection and smooth automation for increased road safety
- Optimized Efficiency & Resource Savings – Faster decision-making and reduced operational costs
- Future-Proof & Flexible Technology – Scalable solutions for new and existing vehicle platforms
- Seamless System Integration – Easy implementation into current vehicle architectures with intuitive user interfaces
- Proven Reliability – Fully tested systems to ensure maximum performance and compliance with safety standards
- Comprehensive, End-to-End Approach – From concept to deployment, ensuring a well-integrated, holistic solution
Parking systems optimization
Autonomous mobility isn’t just about driving—it also includes optimizing and advancing autonomous and assisted parking systems. To support this, the EDAG Group developed the Automated Test Center for Parking Systems (ATPS)—a smart, automated infrastructure designed for precise, high-quality testing.
The ATPS combines the efficiency of automated validation with the accuracy of real-world driving tests. It creates customizable, automated parking scenarios while advanced environmental sensors track and analyze execution in real time. Every test is fully reproducible for consistent and reliable results.
This approach enhances test quality and accuracy while significantly reducing time to market. We support you from defining test requirements to delivering detailed reports, providing a comprehensive evaluation of edge cases.
Our goal is to expand test coverage and improve parking system performance while ensuring developers receive early, actionable insights for faster innovation.
- Our focus areas
- Efficient Park Feature Development – Enhancing existing park assist systems and developing next-generation autonomous parking functions
- Automated, High-Quality Testing – Reducing time and costs associated with traditional testing while improving accuracy and reliability
- Reproducible Validation & Benchmarking – Ensuring consistent, measurable results through automated analysis and precise function benchmarking
- Comprehensive Testing Process
- Analysis & Preparation – Define testing requirements, KPIs, benchmarks, and test scenarios
- Test Execution & Documentation – Automated scenario setup, real-time tracking with LiDAR sensors, and repeatable test conditions
- Test Reporting & Optimization – Immediate test reports, performance evaluation, and targeted optimizations
- Cutting-Edge Parking Function Performance – Achieving human-like parking efficiency with minimal maneuvering and maximum precision
- Modular & Scalable Testing Infrastructure – Adaptable to various vehicles, environments, and customer-specific test requirements
- Your benefits
- Maximum Safety & Performance – Ensures precise, reproducible tests for reliable parking system efficiency
- Faster Time to Market – Reduces development time with automated, high-quality testing infrastructure
- Objective Benchmarking – Identifies strengths and weaknesses of parking functions with clear performance metrics
- Seamless System Integration – Optimized for easy adoption into existing vehicle architectures
- Future-Proof Innovation – Keeps your systems ahead of evolving industry standards and competitive challenges
- Versatile & Scalable Solutions – Supports a wide range of vehicle types, parking scenarios, and emerging technologies
Driverless Vehicles
At EDAG, we specialize in the safe and sustainable implementation of autonomous vehicles and associated technologies, offering solutions across a wide range of applications. From trucks in road operations to construction and agricultural machinery in off-road environments, as well as smaller vehicles and industrial robots (AGVs) in logistics areas, we ensure seamless integration of autonomy systems. While many vehicle fleets today are equipped with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) — providing automation levels from L1 to L3 — true value in logistics comes from fully driverless vehicles (L4 and L5), which require even more comprehensive systems integration. Retrofitting existing vehicles with autonomy kits often proves more cost-effective than developing entirely new ones. With decades of experience, a global network, and a holistic approach, EDAG leads the way in designing intelligent systems or fully driverless fleets, laying the foundation for a sustainable future in autonomous mobility.
- Our focus areas
- Safe Integration of Autonomy – Ensuring reliable control and environment perception in logistics and large vehicles with special technical needs
- Functional Safety & Security – Prioritizing safety measures and protection against manipulation to meet industry standards
- Fleet-Specific Customization – Tailoring retrofit solutions to specific fleet requirements, enhancing the integration of autonomous driving systems
- Platooning Technologies – Supporting the formation of autonomous vehicle groups for optimized logistics operations
- CityBot Ecosystem – Providing solutions for overburdened road systems, inefficient logistics, and low resource utilization with innovative technologies
- DAS System Compliance – Implementing driver assistance systems (DAS) in line with applicable regulations to ensure safety and compliance
- Your benefits
- Extended Product Lifecycle – Retrofitting autonomous vehicles prolongs their service life by upgrading them to meet future needs and standards
- Cost Efficiency – Cost-effective retrofit solutions prevent unnecessary new purchases, saving time and financial resources
- Seamless Fleet Upgrade – Automating your fleet without overburdening your resources, with a single autonomous system for diverse vehicle types, even in challenging terrains
- Validated Solutions – Extensive testing of retrofit solutions and platooning technologies ensures safe, operational, and productive fleet integration
- Future-Ready Upgrades – Equip your vehicles for the future with scalable solutions that align with new regulations and evolving industry requirements
Optimal Handling
At EDAG, we understand that driving dynamics are key to providing a safe, comfortable, and sporty driving experience. As mobility becomes increasingly complex, customers demand vehicles that are not only stable and secure but also tailored to their specific needs. With our extensive expertise, we support you from analysis and development to achieving optimal performance.
Through comprehensive benchmark analyses and precise testing, we translate your target group's specific requirements into actionable target values for driving comfort, safety, and dynamics.
Our offerings include:
- Functional and physical development of driving systems
- Fully active running gears
- Brake-by-wire, steer-by-wire, and drive-by-wire systems
- Linked driving functions
- Redundant functionalities
- Vehicle motion controllers
With our innovative solutions and customized adaptations, we ensure your vehicle stands out from the competition while meeting the highest standards. Trust EDAG to engineer safe, dynamic, and comfortable vehicle movement, even on the most challenging terrains.
- Our focus areas
- Functional & Physical System Development – Safety is our top priority, continuously enhancing driving safety systems to meet growing demands for accident-free mobility and damage-prevention technologies
- Handling, Ride & Comfort, NVH – We reduce noise and vibrations to create a stable and enjoyable driving experience for your customers
- Functional Parameter Tuning – Optimizing driving system parameters for longitudinal, lateral, and vertical dynamics, customized for diverse applications and driving scenarios
- By-Wire Driving Systems – Seamless integration of software, hardware, and mechanics for systems like brake-by-wire, steer-by-wire, and drive-by-wire
- Model-Based System Engineering – Using advanced engineering methods to create functional and physical designs for optimal performance
- Networked Driving Dynamics – Intelligent path planning, trajectory control, and adaptation to road conditions to enhance comfort and safety
- Your benefits
- Maximum Vehicle Performance – Precise coordination of driving dynamics applications ensures outstanding acceleration, stability, and handling across all surfaces
- Optimized Lap Times – Networked driving dynamics control maximizes friction utilization and improves lap times
- Safe Driving in All Conditions – Stability and control in challenging road conditions with systems like rollover avoidance, brake control, and redundant safety functions
- Enhanced Comfort – Reduced vibrations and noise thanks to innovative vertical dynamics systems, improving driving comfort
- Future-Proof Capabilities – By-wire systems and driving behavior adaptations ensure your vehicles are ready for autonomous driving and advanced driver assistance systems
Turnkey Systems
At the EDAG Group, we specialize in developing efficient, aSPICE-compliant system architectures for autonomous vehicles, ensuring a smooth transition from concept to series production. With today’s highly automated mobility systems containing over 100 million lines of code (LOC), their development is a complex process that demands extensive expertise. Our team of experts in mechanics, hardware, and software work together to design turnkey digital and mechatronic systems tailored to your specific needs.
We cover all stages of development, from the analysis and definition of system requirements to virtual design and testing of functions and concepts. We also develop production-ready components that integrate seamlessly into the final vehicle system. By harmonizing mechanical, hardware, and software components, we create highly reliable systems — from sensor systems and computing units that react in real-time to actuators that perform precise driving actions.
With a focus on our customers, we ensure that every project is developed in close coordination with your individual requirements, delivering customized solutions for autonomous vehicles that meet the highest standards in safety, performance, and innovation.
- Our focus areas
- Automotive SPICE-Compliant Systems: We deliver turnkey solutions that meet the highest quality standards, ensuring your autonomous vehicle systems are traceable, reliable, and adhere to industry best practices
- End-to-End System Development: From requirements engineering to system architecture design, testing, and validation, we manage the entire process of developing autonomous systems – ensuring seamless integration of software, hardware, and mechanics
- Maturity Management & Risk Minimization: Through a structured, proven development process and comprehensive virtual testing, we minimize risks and ensure the reliability of all components from the start
- Virtual Testing & Simulations: Advanced simulations and testing technologies validate system feasibility early in the development process, ensuring functional integrity before physical testing
- Efficient Supplier Management: We manage all suppliers involved in your project to ensure smooth collaboration and on-time delivery of integrated systems
- Your benefits
- Accelerated Production: Our turnkey development approach eliminates lengthy adaptation phases, allowing you to integrate aSPICE-compliant architectures quickly into series production and bring your products to market faster
- Safety and Compliance: We prioritize safety through compliance with the highest industry standards, minimizing risks with comprehensive virtual testing and ensuring the highest reliability of your systems
- Holistic Solution from a Single Source: By managing software, hardware, and mechanics under one roof, we streamline the development process, delivering a fully integrated solution with a single point of contact
- Cost Efficiency & Reduced Maintenance: Standardized development processes minimize errors, reducing maintenance costs and improving the long-term reliability of your systems
- Future-Proof & Scalable: Our solutions are built with scalability and future updates in mind, ensuring your systems remain adaptable to new technologies and evolving market demands
Digital Prototypes
A digital prototype is essential for safe, efficient, and resource-saving vehicle development, eliminating the need for physical prototypes. At our unique Zero Prototype Lab in Wolfsburg, we leverage cutting-edge simulation methods to streamline the development process.
We integrate virtual software and hardware models using advanced technologies such as multibody simulation (MBS), software-in-the-loop/hardware-in-the-loop simulation (SIL/HIL), noise-vibration-harshness analysis, and the finite element method (FEM). This allows us to accurately predict and optimize vehicle behavior, driving performance, and safety early in development. Our pioneering simulator center employs driver-in-the-loop (DiL) simulation, enabling virtual testing of the driving experience and incorporating real-world feedback directly into the design process.
The result is shorter development timelines, customized solutions, and top-tier quality — all without the need for physical prototypes. Whether developing autonomous driving functions, driving dynamics, vehicle movement, or human-machine interfaces (HMI), the EDAG Group offers tailored simulation solutions to shorten your development time, reduce your carbon footprint, and provide a clear competitive advantage. Trust in our decades of experience to help you create sustainable, driver-focused, and future-proof vehicles through digital prototypes.
- Our focus areas
- Advanced Automotive Simulations – Utilizing a combination of simulation methodologies to develop vehicles without physical prototypes
- Virtual Development Methods – Including FEM, MBS, NVH, and model-based simulation platforms for electrical architectures, sensors, and software
- Driver-In-The-Loop (DiL) Simulation – Offering an immersive, real-time driving experience for testing and optimizing vehicle behavior
- System Integration – Seamless combination of hardware, software, and mechanical components through advanced simulations
- Digital Prototypes – Enabling efficient testing and optimization of vehicle behavior, safety, and driving performance early in the development phase
- Your benefits
- Cost and Resource Savings – Fewer physical prototypes result in reduced development, material, and resource costs
- Accelerated Development Time – Early virtual testing speeds up time to market by enabling faster design iterations and adjustments
- Year-Round Testing – Simulations are independent of seasons or weather conditions, ensuring consistent testing availability
- Customization Flexibility – Tailored solutions for unique customer requirements, with quick and precise optimizations
- Reduced Carbon Footprint – Sustainable development by reducing material consumption and minimizing physical prototype production
- Enhanced Vehicle Performance – Realistic, repeatable testing of systems and autonomous driving features for improved vehicle dynamics and safety
- Efficient Setup Testing – Ideal for motorsport and racing teams, allowing vehicle setups to be adjusted quickly and efficiently without physical testing
- User-Centered Development – Virtual simulations of driver interactions and vehicle ergonomics contribute to a more intuitive, comfortable, and safe driving experience
- Innovation and Future-Proofing – Testing of new vehicle concepts and technologies in a risk-free virtual environment ensures readiness for future mobility needs
Single Source Seamless Testing
With a global presence and extensive experience in the automotive industry, the EDAG Group offers innovative solutions for seamlessly integrated testing of holistic vehicle systems. We provide comprehensive testing of complex components and reliable cause-and-effect chain validation from a single source — covering everything from individual ADAS features to full-stack autonomous systems.
To support the homologation of autonomous driving systems, we deliver efficient testing that meets the highest quality standards. Our state-of-the-art test environments, such as the advanced XiL and unique DiL simulators, provide ideal conditions for validating the market readiness of autonomous technologies through both virtual and real-world tests.
For meaningful AD safety assessments, we utilize cutting-edge virtual test procedures, driving maneuver catalog tests, and scenario-based validations. Additionally, our benchmarking analyses help evaluate the performance of your product against other models and industry standards.
Benefit from our comprehensive services, which are tailored to your requirements and enable seamless testing of autonomous vehicle systems.
- Our focus areas
- Efficient Testing in All Phases of Vehicle Development - Structured AD test strategy to advance product testing and system maturity
- Comprehensive Testing of Autonomous Vehicles - Use of state-of-the-art test laboratories, XiL test stations, and ATPS for seamless validation
- Customized Testing Strategies - Development of tailored testing strategies based on technical parameters, scenarios, and system requirements
- Testing and Validation - Continuous testing with SiL, HiL, and ViL methods to cover the entire development process, ensuring reliability and functionality
- Highly Automated Testing for Faster Market Readiness - 24/7 automated vehicle tests to accelerate validation and reduce time to market
- Seamless ADAS Sensor Testing - Use of innovative measurement equipment for precise testing of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS)
- High-Resolution Sensor Technologies Testing - Development of new test methods for complex system architectures and ensuring reliable self-diagnosis of control units
- Modern EMC Testing - State-of-the-art testing facilities for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) in Fulda
- Your benefits
- Complete Outsourcing of the Test Process - Full test execution, including logistics and infrastructure, handled by the EDAG Group
- Virtual Validation - Testing and validation in the virtual realm to ensure efficient evaluation of all relevant functions
- Identification of Product Weaknesses - Early detection and resolution of potential issues, leading to a more robust product
- Guaranteed Smooth Start of Production - Ensuring the seamless launch of production with thoroughly tested systems
- Efficient Use of Resources - Reduced development resources and time by testing in the virtual environment, saving on manufacturing costs
- Maximum Transparency - Full transparency during the testing phase with real-time scenario checks and issue resolution
- Accelerated Product Maturity - Faster product readiness and market entry with seamless testing and integrated quality monitoring
- Maximum Product Safety - Reliable product safety ensured by comprehensive testing in state-of-the-art facilities, boosting customer trust and operational security
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