Consumer Safety Rating Scheme
The UK are leading the development of future independent consumer safety rating and framework. The project will be the world’s first rating to support the safe introduction, adoption and use of Automated Driving Systems on UK roads – beginning with Automated Lane Keeping Systems. Funded by the Government’s Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles, and coordinated by Zenzic, the project will be led by Thatcham Research, and brings together UK expertise in safety testing. Organisations from the world-leading CAM Testbed UK will work together to develop capabilities and test procedures that will evaluate the future of connected and automated mobility systems like ALKS.
Consumer Safety Rating Framework
ALKS Framework Report
This document outlines the key ideas and objectives for an independent consumer safety confidence rating for Automated Lane Keeping Systems (ALKS), aimed at ensuring that full societal benefits of such systems are fully realised through widespread adoption. The complex nature of ALKS and other automated systems require a much broader approach to testing, verification and validation. Virtual testing will play a key part in thoroughly exercising systems in a safe environment and providing confidence in automated technology.
ALKS Technical Report
This report documents the technical work undertaken by Thatcham Research and their project partners, which led to the development of a draft Consumer Safety Confidence Framework rating. This is an abridged version of the full technical report.
The full technical report is available upon request: info@zenzic.io
Our partners
"Zenzic is pleased to announce the launch of the Consumer Safety Rating project alongside Thatcham Research and partners from CAM Testbed UK. It is an extremely exciting time for CAM, and the aims of this project will not only provide confidence in safety, for both consumers and insurers, but it could also place the UK as a global leader in the introduction, adoption and use of Automated Driving Systems."
Mark Cracknell
Head of Connected and Automated Mobility, Zenzic
"The advent of Automated Driving promises to bring a host of benefits spanning safety, mobility and the environment. To realise this potential, we are developing an independent consumer safety rating scheme to foster confidence in the technology and its ability to control the vehicle. Not all Automated Driving Systems will be made equal. Therefore, an independent consumer safety rating will drive best practice, while helping consumers to make informed choices and trust that it is safe to relinquish control."
Jonathan Hewett
Thatcham Research Chief Executive
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