2026 VTS Tech Talk: Driving Confidence at Scale: The Strategic Role of Simulation in Autonomous Systems

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As vehicles become increasingly software-defined, advanced driver-assistance and autonomous systems must perform reliably across diverse environments and interact safely with a dynamic real world. Traditional validation methods, such as road testing and closed-course evaluations are often too slow, costly, and limited in coverage to keep pace with modern development demands. To validate today’s highly complex, machine learning–driven software architectures, simulation has evolved from a testing tool into a core development platform.

In this talk, the invited speaker Mr. Shuhan Yang will explore how simulation can be architected and applied to accelerate the design, validation, and deployment of advanced driver-assistance and autonomous technologies. Drawing from experience across multiple AV platforms, he’ll walk through key types of simulation—from perception sensor modeling to behavioral and decision-making validation—and offer practical guidance on integrating simulation into the product development lifecycle. He will also highlight current limitations and challenges that engineers should be aware of.

Finally, the talk will cover how simulation boosts confidence across development stages, improves system performance, and reduces both time and cost to deployment. As global competition in software-defined mobility intensifies, these capabilities underscore the growing importance of scalable and rigorous validation frameworks. Attendees will leave with a practical approach for selecting and applying simulation methods that align with their technical and organizational needs.

6:00-6:45pm Tech Talk

6:45-7:00pm Q&A