Services & Solutions

Field Operation Testing “FOT” Service

Objective

  • Simultaneous Field Operation Testing across the globe
  • End-to-end service for Route-planning, Vehicle Prototyping, TestDrive, Data Management & Analysis
  • Local regulation and compliance for data collection
  • PMO of the Global project

Main Activities

  • Provide expert solution in vehicle retrofit and prototyping
  • Define testing criteria based on customer requirements
  • Execute on-road vehicle testing and capture edge case events
  • Perform initial event analysis and report new occurrence
  • Monitor logistics to transport data from test site to customer specified data center

Project Details

  • Responding to regional characteristics: Route planning and driving with an understanding of regional characteristics, search for proven local partners, and communication in each language
  • Complying with local laws and regulations, e.g. CCPA, PIPL, GDPR (data anonymization and data sanitation), and permit & approvals to operate uncertified vehicles on public roads.
  • Securing resources to simultaneously build prototype vehicles in foreign countries, conduct validation testing, present engineering support, launch data transmission, and conduct business operations.

Our Company FOT Service Execution Procedures

The items and contents of the testing to be conducted will vary depending on the laws and regulations, driving environment, local conditions and public safety in each country and region.

Throughout the project, SCAEUS will provide:

  • On-time delivery Project Management & Insurance of proper data collection to accomplish FOT mission
  • Bilingual Weekly Reports (EN/JP) & Two-location Reporting (US/Japan)
    Import/Export Control and Management of Data, Physical Assets

Work that is difficult to implement for FOT with in-house man-hours alone

Based on our experience, we understand that if you do FOT alone, there may be many challenges and problems (cost control, man-hour allocation and project delays) in the following areas. SCAEUS can handle all aspects highlighted below:

#Implementation items
Understanding requirements1Search and selection of partners in targeted areas
Production of test vehicles/vehicle retrofit1
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Operation Manual Translation and/or Interpretation
Local vehicle production
Calibration support for each device/sensor manufacturer
Driving plan creation/route planning1
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3		Selecting the right partner
Route Plan Generation in Target Countries for events of interest
Driving Test Permits Obtained in Target Countries
Driving Readiness1
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3		Selecting the right partner
Securing a test base or garage / maintenance base
Driver training for operating procedure including pre-annotation
Data collection and management1
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4		Selecting the right partner
Data Collection, Pre-Annotation and Anonymization (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
Data Handling and Transfer
Annotation of data for model training
Project management1Overall Project Management and Result Execution

We bring the following capabilities

  • Advanced Route Planning an Scenario-Based Testing
    • Select optimal routes with relevant points of interest and diverse scenarios for robust results.
    • We work with partners who have more than 25 years of experience in field operation testing
  • Customized Test Routes and Supervised Driving
    • Design routes around multiple locations and provide driving oversight.
  • Continuous Vehicle Monitoring and Functionality Evaluation
    • Monitor test vehicles in real-time and assess functionalities.
  • Functional Validation and Data Management Services
    • Validate functionalities and offer optional data services.
  • Compliance Assurance including CCPA/GDPR
    • Ensure compliance with data protection regulations.