We are thrilled to announce the latest updates to our high-fidelity 3D environment, Europe 2.0! This new version is designed to meet the evolving needs of developing, testing, and evaluating autonomous driving functions through extensive simulation. Here’s a closer look at what’s new:
Introduction to Europe 2.0
Europe 2.0 is a sophisticated 3D environment tailored for testing and training simulated vehicles in realistic urban and peri-urban settings. It offers a detailed, modular landscape that supports various use cases, including autonomous driving validation, ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) development, traffic simulation, and driver training.
The environment is built using tiles, which are autonomous networks that can be positioned and connected to create a larger network. Each tile includes a 3D background and a physical surface, allowing for a highly customizable and realistic simulation experience.
Key Enhancements
1. New Truck Hub
The addition of a Truck Hub marks a significant enhancement in the Europe 2.0 environment. This update includes two new tiles:
- Truck Hub Tile: A designated area for loading, unloading, and parking trucks.
- Maneuvering Zone Tile: A well-designed road layout to facilitate smooth U-turns and other essential truck maneuvers.
These additions enable users to test complex truck driving scenarios, such as navigating constrained spaces, docking procedures, and path planning for large vehicles. This makes Europe 2.0 an ideal tool for industries focused on autonomous trucking, freight logistics, and ADAS development.
2. CityNG Parking Zone
The CityNG area has been expanded to offer more diverse and realistic urban scenarios for vehicle testing. This update introduces:
- Open Access Parking Area: Includes a small commercial center, enriching the environment with dynamic and complex traffic interactions.
- EV Charging Spots: Dedicated spots for electric vehicle (EV) charging, allowing users to evaluate charging-related behaviors and infrastructure integration. A 3D model of the charging station will be included in a future update.
These improvements provide a comprehensive testing ground for automated parking systems, traffic flow analysis, and ADAS validation, ensuring a broader range of real-world use cases can be explored.
3. Improved Environment Details
The overall environment details have been enhanced to improve realism and flexibility. These improvements ensure that the simulations are more accurate and adaptable to various testing needs.
Compatibility
The new version of Europe 2.0 is compatible with SCANeR 2022.2 or higher, and SCANeR Next ensuring seamless integration with your existing simulation setups.
Conclusion
With these exciting updates, Europe 2.0 continues to be a leading tool for autonomous driving and ADAS development. Whether you are testing complex truck maneuvers or evaluating urban traffic scenarios, Europe 2.0 provides a versatile and realistic environment to meet your needs.
Join us in exploring the new features and see how Europe 2.0 can transform your simulation projects!
