Autonomous Vehicle Testing
Accelerate your path to market with Element’s comprehensive autonomous vehicle testing services. We combine a century of automotive expertise with cutting-edge embedded systems validation to ensure your AVs perform flawlessly inside and out. From control systems and sensors to complete vehicle integration, we help you validate safety, ensure reliability, and meet evolving regulations—delivering the hands-on partnership you need to bring safe, high-performing autonomous vehicles to your customers with confidence.
What is autonomous vehicle testing at Element?
Autonomous vehicle testing ensures that embedded control systems in self-driving vehicles perform safely and reliably under all conditions, both virtual and real-world.
Here at Element, we provide extensive testing for AVs across all autonomy levels —from driver assistance to full automation. We focus specifically on how control systems interact with internal components and the external environment, including traffic control systems, other vehicles, and pedestrians. This integration is the critical success factor for consumer acceptance. Our comprehensive approach ensures total system integrity, safety, and performance. We support full lifecycle testing throughout your AV development - from initial R&D to production-ready certification.
What can Element offer you for autonomous vehicle testing?
Key Tests Offered
Key Tests Offered
Element's full-vehicle and component-level testing covers essential safety and reliability checks for AVs, with a unique combination of automotive expertise and advanced electronics knowledge.
Our offer includes:
- Hybrid & electric battery testing
- EMC testing for electronics
- Vibration, durability & corrosion testing
- Buzz, squeak, and rattle analysis
- Active and passive safety systems evaluation
- Vehicle dynamics and performance validation
Components and Systems We Test
Components and Systems We Test
From embedded electronics to chassis components, we test critical AV systems across your entire platform—ensuring performance under real and simulated conditions.
We test:
- Embedded Control Systems – including advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS)
- Batteries (Hybrid and Electric)
- Electronics and Sensors
- Interior and Exterior Trim
- Vehicle Dynamics Systems
- Chassis
- Cooling and Fluids Systems
- Hoses
- Fuel Systems
- Seating Configurations
- Glass and Windows
- Powertrain and Engines
Methods And Solutions Offered
Methods And Solutions Offered
We combine simulation with physical testing to create a robust validation program tailored to your AV platform, leveraging our extensive experience in both automotive testing and wired/wireless technologies.
Solutions include:
- Simulation + scenario-based testing
- Real-world and track testing
- Environmental and materials testing
- System integration validation
- Comprehensive vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2X) testing
Cutting-Edge Equipment We Use
Cutting-Edge Equipment We Use
Our advanced electrical engineering equipment is continuously updated to support testing of increasingly complex AV systems, including specialized electrical stress simulations and comprehensive data acquisition capabilities for thorough validation of your autonomous systems.
Which Labs We Offer This Service At
Which Labs We Offer This Service At
Autonomous vehicle electrical and embedded control system testing is available at our Warren, MI, laboratory which is ISO 17025 accredited and approved by GM, Chrysler, Ford, and Tier 1 suppliers.
Your Challenges, Our Solutions
System Integration Complexity
Safety Verification Challenges
Simulation vs. Real-World Gaps
Sensor and Embedded System Accuracy
Why Choose Element
Legacy Partnerships You Can Trust
Comprehensive Testing from One Supplier
Deep Embedded Systems Focus
Excellent Capacity To Meet Demands
Frequently asked questions
What types of autonomous vehicles do you test?
We test vehicles at all autonomy levels—from advanced driver assistance (ADAS) to fully autonomous systems—ensuring their control systems perform safely and reliably.
Do you offer scenario-based testing?
Yes, we support both simulated and real-world scenario-based testing to evaluate how your AV platform performs in dynamic and unpredictable conditions.
Can you test both embedded electronics and mechanical components?
Absolutely. We provide integrated testing for electronic control systems, sensors, and traditional components like engines, batteries, and structural elements.
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