Advancing virtual validation toolchains: Closing gaps in ASAM OpenX for software-first testing

Fabian Merlin Hoffmann, Volkswagen AG
Antje Rohrbeck, Principal Solutions Strategist | Solutions Architect Group, Synopsys Inc

 

Time: Wednesday, Nov 04, 2026 | 4:30 pm

Session: Continuous testing & Validation 

Room: Lab

 

The transition to software-defined vehicles requires Validation approaches that extend beyond traditional hardware-centric testing. Virtual Validation enables reusable scenarios, models, and toolchains across development stages, building confidence progressively. Based on OEM experience, this presentation highlights limitations in ASAM OpenX regarding driver-vehicle interaction and standardized evaluation logic and discusses potential directions for future standardization.