AB Dynamics’ new bicycle ADAS target, the Soft Bicycle 360, will make its European debut at Automotive Testing Expo Europe 2025. The target is 30% lighter than comparable targets while maintaining stiffness and durability, and has been designed to reduce potential damage to test vehicles. The result for test engineers is increased uptime, improved testing efficiency and reduced overall testing costs.
The Soft Bicycle 360 features a single-piece frame architecture that removes the need for connectors, which are prone to failure, and eliminates the need for time-consuming rebuilds after impact.
The rider is made from hollow lightweight material, all of which is wrapped in abrasion-resistant clothing for added durability. The materials used have been optimized to generate representative radar reflectivity, ensuring precise sensor characterization in ADAS test scenarios.
The wheel rim is made from a durable plastic core encased in foam and a rubberized skin layer. This not only creates the tire profile but also eliminates any protruding hard points of the rim that could contact the test vehicle.
The Soft Bicycle 360 can travel in forward and backward directions. This enables the target to be quickly returned to its starting position in reverse to repeat the test, significantly improving test turnover.
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