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In recent years, autonomous driving and vehicle connectivity have progressed rapidly in the automotive industry and other mobility sectors. At the same time, model-based development — which allows design data and expertise to be shared in cyberspace and enables virtual prototyping — has become more advanced and complex. In this context, it has become essential to develop an advanced automotive validation platform that links diverse models and simulation tools based on realistic scenarios generated by AI Large Language Models.

IAV and Toshiba have been collaborating on initial projects that have built a strong foundation of mutual trust and technical alignment. This initial collaboration has paved the way for the joint efforts in advancing automotive virtual validation technologies.

Under the agreement, Toshiba, provider of the distributed co-simulation platform "VenetDCP," and IAV, a leading global engineering service provider offering AI-driven scenario generation solutions and products like IAV Mela, will combine their respective expertise and technologies in automotive virtual validation. Together, they aim to jointly develop and deploy next-generation virtual validation services for automated driving systems on a global scale. The partnership also aims to establish a global framework for future international certification and homologation processes, with a particular focus on highly automated driving (Level 3 and above).

A central element of the collaboration is the cross-border exchange of know-how and perspectives on methodology and digital product development. The close integration of each company’s cores strengths is expected to foster a joint development approach of international significance.

As part of the collaboration, Toshiba and IAV will jointly present at the prostep IVIP symposium 2025, to be held on May 13 and 14 at the Berlin Congress Center (BCC). The joint presentation, titled “AI-supported virtual validation and homologation of AD/ADAS systems utilizing distributed co-simulation,” will take place on May 14, from 2:35 PM to 3:05 PM in the Plenary Hall. Additionally, the two companies will showcase their technologies in a joint exhibition area at Booth #44 on the first floor.

For more information on this event, please visit: https://www.prostep-ivip-symposium.org/en/ (prostep IVIP symposium 2025)

Carsten Rinka, Chief Sales Officer, IAV GmbH
“This partnership with Toshiba brings together deep technological expertise and a shared vision for the future of automated driving. Together, we are laying the foundation for validation solutions that are scalable, safe, and internationally relevant.”

Takehiro Kai, Director, Toshiba Digital Solutions Corporation
“Toshiba and IAV have previously partnered by integrating the distributed co-simulation platform VenetDCP with IAV Mela for AI-based scenario generation to develop use cases for AD/ADAS virtual validation services. We are pleased to formalize this collaboration as a strategic partnership. We believe this alliance will further accelerate the development and global adoption of next-generation virtual homologation for the automotive industry.”

1. AD : Automated Driving

2. ADAS : Advanced Driver Assistance Systems

3. Level 3+ : A classification of autonomous driving where the system handles all aspects of driving in certain conditions, and the driver must intervene only when requested.