HCLTech has launched HCLTech Verification and Validation (V&V) for Auto, an automotive software testing platform built on Nvidia simulation and AI technologies for carmakers and Tier 1 suppliers. It aims to reduce delays in software-defined vehicle development caused by disconnected tools, manual testing and paper-based compliance checks, by simulating virtual edge cases and dangerous driving conditions to cut the time and cost of physical road tests. Testing workflows are handled by automated software agents built on the Nvidia Agent Toolkit and driven by Nemotron models, producing an auditable trail that maps technical criteria to regulatory documentation. Earlier this month, Mercedes-Benz broadened its partnership with Nvidia to develop the next generation of driver-assistance and automated-driving systems.
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