Development of Euro NCAP Test Protocols

CSI is also committed to participating in technical working groups whose aim is to identify safety performance requirements for future vehicles, developing active safety protocols (ADAS – Advanced Driver Assistance Systems).
CSI has participated in the development and application of test procedures for C2C AEB (Autonomous Emergency Braking) systems, AEB VRU Pedestrian, Cyclist and Motorcyclist systems (systems designed to prevent collisions with vulnerable road users (pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists)), and Lateral Support.
Furthermore, CSI is engaged in the development of future connectivity systems (V2X) and autonomous driving technologies.

CSI’s instrumentation


CSI utilises state-of-the-art instrumentation for performance measurement and test execution.

CSI has:

  • Extended RTK correction across all Proving Grounds
  • 7 complete sets of “Driving Robots”
  • 7 x Oxford IMUs
  • 6 C2C communication systems
  • 3D STA targets
  • 3D EMT targets
  • 3D GVT targets
  • 4a dummies for AEB VRU testing
  • Humanetics/DSD UFO
  • 4Active FreeBoard Small, Large, Eco
  • 4Active Belt System

Furthermore, upon customer request, it is able to manage complex set-ups, as well as the acquisition and analysis of data from both the vehicle and external instrumentation (“black box approach”).

Our tracks

CSI with more than 5 km of tracks can offer the right facility for the test performance requested; furthermore can offer testing services on external proving ground with which there is a strong collaboration.

 The CAE service of CSI provides a full support to customers during all the vehicle development phases, from the Concept to the Homogolation/Self-Certification. CSI, known internationally as Euro NCAP laboratory and as a competence hub, with high experienced know-how and skills in the automotive field, offers its experience in the management of turn-key projects with a team of professionals assigned to the project. The BU Conformity Assessment of CSI offers certification, inspection, testing and training services specific for the Automotive Sector. The training courses done by IMQ Group are a reference point in the training and continuing education of professionals and companies technical personeel for years. The cyber security in the automotive field impacts the protection of all the important elements in the vehicle from the treats to the IT safety: a cyber security assessment is required to analyse all the dangers and evaluate risks linked to the exposure to internet of the connected-car.