On June 25, Humanetics welcomed customers and partners from around the world to its proving ground in St. Valentin, Austria, for an exclusive workshop. Attendees had the opportunity to experience Humanetics' latest hardware and software innovations in a proving ground environment, exchange ideas with product experts, and see next-generation ADAS testing technologies in action.
The workshop was designed to go beyond presentations, giving participants the opportunity to experience complete testing workflows firsthand. Through a series of live demonstrations and interactive stations, attendees explored how Humanetics solutions help meet the increasing demands of modern ADAS validation while improving efficiency, repeatability, and proving ground utilization.
One of the highlights of the event was the first public live demonstration of UFOnext™, Humanetics' next-generation ADAS testing platform.
Developed to address the growing demands of protocols such as Euro NCAP 2026, UFOnext demonstrated how high-speed capability, rapid acceleration, advanced vehicle dynamics, and operational efficiency come together in a single platform. Visitors experienced its high-speed performance, stable vehicle behavior, and precise trajectory control during dynamic proving ground demonstrations.
Proving Performance Under Extreme Conditions
The demonstrations also showcased UFOnext's performance under demanding real-world conditions. Despite an outside temperature of 37°C, the platform completed:
- 7 successful test runs at 140 km/h
- 9 successful test runs at 100 km/h, including high-speed lane changes
- Deceleration of up to -8 m/s²
- Lateral deviation of less than 0.2 m
These demonstrations highlighted not only the platform's dynamic capabilities but also its repeatability and stability under challenging environmental conditions. For customers preparing for increasingly demanding ADAS validation programs, consistent performance is just as important as maximum speed.
Experiencing the Complete Active Safety Ecosystem
Beyond UFOnext, visitors explored the full Humanetics Active Safety portfolio through dedicated demonstration stations.
The DrivingRobot™ demonstrated repeatable steering, braking, and acceleration for vehicle automation, while theUFOmicro™ and UFOnano™ platforms showcased realistic vulnerable road user (VRU) scenarios, supporting pedestrian, cyclist, and powered two-wheeler testing.
Rather than focusing on individual products, the demonstrations illustrated how the different systems work together to create a connected, scalable testing environment capable of supporting everything from standard NCAP scenarios to complex multi-actor test setups.
A dedicated software station demonstrated how the TrackBase Suite supports every stage of the testing workflow.
Participants explored how TrackBase Control™ enables centralized management of UFO platforms and DrivingRobots, while the integrated UFObase simplifies scenario creation and execution. Live demonstrations also highlighted how the NCAP Library reduces setup effort with predefined test scenarios and how TrackBase Analyze™ supports automated evaluation and continuous monitoring of system health.
By connecting planning, execution, and analysis within a single ecosystem, the TrackBase Suite helps test teams improve efficiency, reduce manual effort, and manage increasingly complex testing programs with greater confidence.
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Watch our recorded webinar and learn everything about UFOnext™
representing the next generation of ADAS platforms.
Perhaps the most valuable part of the day happened between the demonstrations. Customers, engineers, and product specialists spent time discussing current challenges, exchanging experiences, and comparing approaches to testing. Conversations ranged from preparing for future NCAP protocols to improving proving ground utilization and simplifying day-to-day operations.
Thank you to everyone who joined us in St. Valentin and helped make the workshop such an engaging day. We enjoyed the opportunity to share ideas, demonstrate our latest developments, and continue the conversations that drive safer mobility forward.
