Simulating the Performance of Driver Assistance Aids using Optical Design and Analysis Software, TracePro and OSLO

Optics-based and display-based driver assistance aids such as HUD and LiDAR are becoming more and more common in modern transportation. Many of these devices rely on complex optical systems to function properly. The design and development of these systems can be an involved and time-consuming process. The use of optical design and analysis software like TracePro and OSLO allows engineers and designers the ability to design, optimize, and analyze these systems in a virtual, software environment. The performance of the system can be verified before actual prototypes are built. TracePro and OSLO let users make their mistakes and correct them in a software environment rather than a hardware one. This saves time and money. In this presentation we will look at some of the tools available, workflow options, and design examples.