Applied Intuition has achieved VIVALDI Inspection Certification from TÜV SÜD, independently verifying our development platform as fit for virtual validation of automated driving systems. For OEMs and Tier 1s pursuing type approval under UN R171 and beyond, this provides a clear advantage: Their simulation tooling is already credibility-assessed and ready to support homologation.
As Driver Control Assistance Systems (DCAS) become more capable, the bar for regulatory approval is changing quickly. Under UN R171, simulation results count only if the tools generating them have passed a rigorous credibility assessment.
This creates a critical, and often underestimated, challenge: You’re not just proving your system works. You’re proving your entire toolchain is trustworthy.
For many teams, this means significant up-front effort:
Until that foundation is accepted, validation results themselves may not count.
VIVALDI (Virtual Validation Readiness Index) is TÜV SÜD’s framework for assessing whether a simulation platform is suitable for safety-critical validation. The certification evaluates over 100 requirements across four key areas:
TÜV SÜD conducted extensive reviews, including documentation audits and onsite technical evaluations. TÜV SÜD’s evaluation found that Applied Intuition’s platform met or exceeded VIVALDI standards across all categories, validating it as compliant for safety-critical virtual validation.
For customers, this means the credibility of the simulation environment is already supported by independent, third-party certification from day one. Instead of spending months defending tooling choices, teams can focus directly on building their safety case.
A key factor in homologation is traceability, the ability to connect requirements, test scenarios, execution, and results in a fully auditable way. In fragmented toolchains, this becomes a major burden:
Applied Intuition’s VIVALDI-certified platform covers the entire development toolchain, ensuring traceability is built in across the workflow.
Homologation is complex, and the cost of delays or rework is high. Applied Intuition has invested in making its platform ready for this challenge—validated by an independent third party and aligned with emerging regulatory expectations.
With a VIVALDI-certified platform supporting SIL, HIL, VIL, and PIL workflows, customers can:
Whether you’re preparing your first DCAS submission under UN R171 or scaling across new markets, Applied Intuition can help you navigate homologation with confidence. Contact us.
