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ADAS/AD Test Services
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Automated/Autonomous Driving (AD) are reshaping the future of mobility and are setting new standards for safety and innovation. At DEKRA, we are specialized in testing and validating these cutting-edge technologies to ensure they deliver on their promise – always safe and secure.
ADAS & AD is paving the way for a safer and more efficient future on our roads. By reducing human error, which is responsible for most traffic accidents, autonomous vehicles have the potential to significantly improve road safety and save lives. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 1.35 million people are killed in road accidents worldwide every year. ADAS & AD technologies can drastically reduce this figure by minimizing the consequences of human errors. Beyond safety, these technologies offer additional benefits such as optimizing traffic flow, reducing congestion, lowering fuel consumption, and enhancing ride comfort through automated systems like lane-keeping and adaptive cruise control.
However, ADAS & AD validation testing isn't just about technology—it's about navigating a complex web of interconnected challenges. Ethical considerations, such as how systems make life-or-death decisions, must be rigorously examined alongside legal concerns like liability in accidents. At the same time, protecting sensitive data and ensuring privacy is critical in a world where vehicles are increasingly connected. All these factors are deeply intertwined, and testing must address them simultaneously to ensure that autonomous systems are not only functional but also trustworthy, safe, and compliant.
Our Approach for Comprehensive ADAS & AD Validation Testing
At DEKRA, we understand that developing ADAS & AD technologies involves navigating a complex landscape. Our approach is all about precision, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to safety. We offer a comprehensive suite of ADAS testing services tailored to your needs, combining the precision of controlled proving ground environments with the unpredictability of real-world scenarios.
Our state-of-the-art proving ground at Dubai Mobility Lab brings real-world scenarios to life in a controlled and repeatable environment. This allows us to rigorously test ADAS systems, improve their performance, and identify potential weaknesses.
A key aspect of our approach is scenario-based testing. By meticulously simulating specific driving situations - such as emergency braking, lane departures, and pedestrian detection - we evaluate ADAS system responses with precision. This approach enables us to identify and address potential vulnerabilities, assessing that ADAS systems are prepared for the unexpected
Autonomous Vehicle Testing
End-to-end validation of automated and autonomous vehicles, from prototype to pre-deployment, tailored to your operational design domain.
We support developers and operators of automated and autonomous vehicles, from early prototypes to pre-deployment validation. Testing covers perception, localisation, path planning, vehicle behaviour and fallback strategies under controlled conditions. Our team designs test campaigns that reflect your ODD and Dubai’s operating environment. This gives you reliable evidence of system performance before vehicles move onto public roads. It also supports the region’s ambitions for autonomous mobility.
Scenario Based Testing
Repeatable, real-world traffic situations recreated in a controlled environment to show how your systems perceive, decide and respond.
Real-world driving cannot be fully covered by mileage alone. Our scenario-based testing reproduces defined, repeatable traffic situations, such as cut-ins, cut-outs, junction conflicts and interactions with vulnerable road users. This lets us assess how ADAS and automated driving functions perceive, decide and respond. Scenarios can be built around standard protocols or tailored to your system’s operational design domain (ODD). The result is objective, comparable data that supports development, validation and safety argumentation.
Collision Avoidance Testing
Precise evaluation of how your vehicle detects hazards and avoids collisions through timely warnings, braking and evasive steering.
Collision avoidance systems must react correctly in critical moments without false interventions. We evaluate how vehicles detect potential hazards and respond through warnings, braking or evasive steering. Tests cover a range of approach speeds, overlaps and target types, including vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists. We use soft targets designed for safe, repeatable impact testing. Detailed measurement data helps you understand system limits and refine calibration.
Safety Assist Testing
Comprehensive testing of driver assistance and safety assist functions, aligned with recognized regulatory and consumer-rating protocols.
Modern safety assist functions work together to prevent accidents and reduce their severity. We test a broad range of systems, including adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring, speed assistance, driver monitoring and occupant status functions. Our test procedures are aligned with recognised consumer-rating and regulatory protocols. This helps you prepare for assessments, benchmark performance and demonstrate the effectiveness of your safety features.
Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) Testing
Accurate, repeatable assessment of Autonomous Emergency Braking with vehicle, pedestrian, cyclist and motorcyclist targets
Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) is one of the most effective accident-prevention technologies on the road today. We assess AEB performance in car-to-car scenarios, including stationary, slower-moving and braking lead vehicles, as well as in pedestrian, cyclist and motorcyclist scenarios. Testing is carried out with precise driving robots, guided soft targets and high-accuracy measurement systems. This ensures repeatable results that support development, homologation and rating preparation.
Lane Support Systems (LSS) Testing
Reliable testing of lane departure warning, lane keeping and emergency lane keeping across varied road markings and conditions.
Lane Support Systems (LSS) help keep vehicles safely within their lane and prevent run-off-road and head-on collisions. We test Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) and Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK) across various lane markings, road edges, speeds and departure angles. Our evaluations show how reliably your system detects lane boundaries and intervenes. This gives you clear insight into performance under real-world conditions.
Partner with DEKRA to drive the future of mobility with confidence and innovation. Together, we can shape a safer, more connected, and autonomous future.
Why DEKRA is the Right Choice for Your Testing Needs
DEKRA offers industry-leading testing services designed to meet your specific needs with accuracy and reliability. Whether you're developing new technologies or improving existing systems.
- Global Expertise: With a presence in over 50 countries, we offer insights into international regulations and standards, providing solutions tailored to your needs.
- Advanced Technology: We leverage cutting-edge tools and techniques to deliver precise testing, ensuring your systems are reliable and effective.
- Trusted Experience: Our extensive work with leading manufacturers has established DEKRA as a trusted industry partner.
- Safety Commitment: Our primary focus is ensuring safety, helping you develop systems that protect drivers and passengers worldwide.
Tailored Solutions and Continuous Support
DEKRA offers customized testing solutions for driver assistance systems that align with your specific needs. Our ongoing support and expert guidance help you navigate complex challenges, ensuring that your Automotive Technologies demonstrate their performance in real-world scenarios.