Test system for testing a LIDAR device

Abstract

The invention relates to a test system for testing a LIDAR device (1), comprising a controller (5) for generating LIDAR information relating to a simulated LIDAR object based on a real object to be reproduced for a test process, wherein the LIDAR information includes at least one item of two-dimensional contour information and an item of depth information relating to a virtual distance of the simulated LIDAR object; comprising a LIDAR image generation device (6) for generating the simulated LIDAR object based on the LIDAR information; and comprising a LIDAR projection device (7) for projecting the simulated LIDAR object (9) onto a projection surface (8). The depth information is determined on the basis of a time component between the projection surface (8) and the LIDAR device (1) to be tested, which is defined by the controller (5). In one embodiment, a video image generation device can be provided, in order to generate a visible video image of at least one real object on the projection surface. The IR image which is not visible for people and which is projected by the LIDAR projection device is overlayed in a synchronised manner with a video image that is visible for people. In a variant, the test system is suitable for also testing a stereo camera, in addition to the LIDAR device, e.g. which is integrated in a vehicle to be checked, but can also be provided independently, yet in combination with the LIDAR device.

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