ASAM TestSpecification

Software-defined vehicles and autonomous driving functions are continuously and drastically increasing the complexity of testing. Therefore, a main focus of collaborative efforts across the automotive industry needs to be on the development of testing strategies and how to adapt them. A network of experts across all branches of the automotive industry have joined forces under the umbrella of ASAM e.V. to address these challenges. Below, you will find the results of the past activities and the current project.

Study Group Report 2022

The ASAM Test Specification Study Group created a comprehensive overview of the testing and standardization landscape and developed a test methodology blueprint that embraces the multi-pillar approach needed to prove the safety of autonomous driving functions and provides a potential basis for future standardization. 

The results are a statement, a recommendation, and a definite invitation to shape this future together.

Study Group Report 

Concept Paper 2024

The ASAM OpenTestSpecification concept project emerged from the identified need to standardize test specifications and offer compatibility across automotive testing tools and test execution in different environments. The aim is to streamline testing processes, improve the reusability of test artifacts and facilitate Validation. 

The concept includes an analysis of the state of the art of test Specification, the identification of use-cases and requirements and the selection of suitable candidates to serve as a basis for future standardization. The concept also includes the exemplary implementation of a minimum viable product (MVP) which provides first insights on concrete areas of action and cross-Standard collaboration.  Release Presentation

Concept PapeR (Download) 
 

Concept paper [JP]
Concept paper [CN]
Concept paper [KR]

After the release of the ASAM OpenTestSpecification concept paper, ASAM is now initiating a follow-up project. This project aims to extend three major ASAM standards, ASAM ODS , ASAM OTX Extensions , and ASAM XIL , with the goal to align their development with the requirements outlined in the concept paper. Additionally, a new overarching Standard "ASAM TestSpecification" may be developed, depending on the further development of some of the concepts.

Enroll by Mar 30, 2025