Edge Case Research
Edge Case Research is a risk-management partner for companies developing autonomous vehicles, offering expertise and software to build and monitor safety cases.
About Edge Case Research
Edge Case Research is the trusted risk-management partner for companies developing self-driving trucks, autonomous robotaxis, and smarter passenger cars. The company assists developers and operators in measuring, managing, and insuring the risks posed by software in real-world driving. Their expertise lies in efficiently and effectively building safety arguments for autonomous systems. With their proprietary nLoop software, Edge Case Research provides tools and templates to help customers construct robust safety cases.
Products and Services
Edge Case Research provides software and expertise to ensure the safety of autonomous systems. Their key product, nLoop, enables customers to build, manage, and communicate safety cases. They offer safety case templates and processes that are compliant with UL 4600, the only system safety standard for SAE L4+ autonomous systems. Additionally, Edge Case Research helps identify the right Safety Performance Indicators (SPIs) and allows continuous monitoring through nLoop software. Their offerings also include a 4600-conformant safety case playbook and process for sustained safety assessment.
Industry Applications
Edge Case Research operates in the commercial autonomous trucking sector, a global market valued at $4 trillion. They also service the robotaxi industry, which represents a $35 billion global business. The company collaborates with major automotive and logistics clients, providing rigorous safety assessments and establishing system safety for various applications. Notable customers include BMW for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and Robotic Research for logistics applications.
UL 4600 Standard
Edge Case Research provides technical leadership for UL 4600, the first comprehensive autonomous product safety standard. This standard applies to SAE L4+ systems and is a core aspect of the company's approach to ensuring safety. Their processes and software are designed to aid in the adoption and compliance with UL 4600, ensuring that autonomous systems meet rigorous safety requirements. The company's nLoop live safety case process integrates data from simulation testing, on-road testing, and field operations to support continuous improvement and re-validation.
Locations
Edge Case Research has offices located at 2555 Smallman Street, Suite 100, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA, and Karl-Theodor-Straße 55, 80803 Munich, Germany. These locations support their global operations and enable them to work closely with clients across different markets.