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Forensic analysis of autonomous driving functions and level data – forensic documentation of the degree of automation and system status

For many manufacturers, vehicles with semi-automated or automated driving functions record the current level of automation, as well as the times at which the system is activated or deactivated and any requests for the driver to take control.

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This data is particularly relevant for determining liability in incidents where it is unclear whether the vehicle or the driver was in control at the time in question.

Why LanCologne?

Since its foundation, LanCologne has specialised in professional IT forensics. Our staff have decades of experience in the field of information technology and assist companies, solicitors, private individuals and, on a regular basis, the courts in the technical investigation of complex digital matters.

The examination is, as a matter of principle, carried out exclusively on a forensic copy, a forensic image or a data source captured in a technically equivalent manner that preserves the integrity of the evidence. The original evidence remains unchanged and is stored in a manner that preserves its integrity.

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We analyse the available log data on the degree of automation, activation times and transfer requests, and place this within the chronological sequence of the investigation.

Typical areas of application

•Clarifying liability in semi-automated driving
•Evidence of requests to take over and drivers’ reactions
•Investigation of system behaviour prior to an accident
•Supplementing ADAS and accident data analyses
•Judicial and non-judicial expert reports
•Collaboration with manufacturers and experts

This is how an analysis of autonomous driving functions is carried out

Once the relevant control units have been backed up, the activation times, degree of automation and documented takeover prompts are extracted and cross-checked against other vehicle data.

Why is the analysis of autonomous driving functions relevant from a forensic perspective?

Clearly establishing whether the vehicle system or the driver was in control at the time of the accident is of central importance for liability issues in the context of semi-automated driving.

The documented way in which the driver responded to a request to take control may also be of forensic relevance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do all modern vehicles have automated driving functions?+
No, the scope of such systems varies considerably depending on the manufacturer, model and specifications.
Is every time a driving function is activated recorded?+
For many systems, yes; the exact scope is assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Can it be proven beyond doubt who was driving at the time of the accident?+
It is often possible to obtain reliable evidence, but absolute certainty is not always possible.

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