IPG Automotive joins Project ASLAN
Global leader in automotive simulation, IPG Automotive, joins the burgeoning self-driving technology community
Joseph Smith
February 16, 2021
StreetDrone
Vehicle Interface
The essential piece of code connecting the self-driving software with the vehicle
STREETDRONE VEHICLE INTERFACE_
An open-source interface for best-in-class control
The StreetDrone Vehicle Interface is a unique piece of software, sitting between the self-driving computer and the drive-by-wire robotics system of the car.
Configurable for any vehicle, our Vehicle Interface is fully customisable to your control needs. We never interfere with the original CAN systems of the car so you can be certain that you are building on top of a stack of technologies that safely work seamlessly together, and ensure a solid foundation for all developments.
Did we mention that it’s open-source, and fully integrated into Project Aslan?
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OVERVIEW_
Safe, robust communication between software and vehicle control
CUSTOMISE
Fully Tunable
StreetDrone’s Vehicle Interface contains fully tunable PID controllers for steering, alongside feed-forward controllers for acceleration and braking.
A mature configuration is already there for you, or adjust parameters to suit your ODD.
INTEGRATE
Fully Supported
The latest release contains support for OXTS units and PEAK GPS-IMU, allowing selections for localisation, CAN and IMU speed sources.
SIMULATION
Fully Integrated
Supporting your stack from start to finish, our Vehicle Interface is included in our open-source simulation package in Gazebo, allowing for full stack testing and development.
Fully Tunable
StreetDrone’s Vehicle Interface contains fully tunable PID controllers for steering, alongside feed-forward controllers for acceleration and braking.
A mature configuration is already there for you, or adjust parameters to suit your ODD.
Fully Supported
The latest release contains support for OXTS units and PEAK GPS-IMU, allowing selections for localisation, CAN and IMU speed sources.
Fully Integrated
Supporting your stack from start to finish, our Vehicle Interface is included in our open-source simulation package in Gazebo, allowing for full stack testing and development.
SPECIFICATIONS_
Adaptable, robust interface, fully adjustable
Reliably send steering, throttle and brake commands to the vehicle
Written in fully documented C++ in the form of a ROS node
Preserves the original safety systems of the vehicle
Tune your vehicle’s behaviour, and apply these configurations to other vehicles
Fully open-source and integrated into Project Aslan, ready for the road
SAFETY_
Safety by design
Safety is clearly the most important aspect when deploying self-driving vehicles and all starts with the vehicle itself. The years of experience we have in our engineering team in automotive control systems means that we can build the safest possible drive-by-wire system in parallel with the vehicle manufacturers existing systems.
This means no hacking, no spoofing and no risk of unknown failures affecting the vehicle. Safety comes first, and the integrated solution we provide means that our customers can be certain that they are building a stack of technologies that safely work seamlessly together.
Published functionality safety
Work remotely in the Cloud – anytime and on any device – without the hassle of uploading and downloading files.
Keep a geographically dispersed team collaborating – and always in sync.
Supports UK DfT rules on data access
Get collaborators onboard quickly with a single, intuitive interface.
Curated design tools provide the functionality and flexibility that your team really needs – without any unnecessary or distracting complexity.
Tried and tested driver interface
Work within a single creative context to maintain your team’s focus and momentum.
Keep all stakeholders building consensus and communicating clearly.
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