Testing the cars of the future with Lenovo ThinkStation PX

A new approach to testing the car of the future with Lenovo ThinkStation PX

6.3.2024

Brno University of Technology (BUT) has strengthened its research and educational capacities thanks to new technological equipment, mainly focused on the automotive industry. A key contribution is the Lenovo ThinkStation PX workstation, which supports testing of future vehicles and the development of Advanced Driver Assistants (ADAS) and Autonomous Driving (AV). In addition, a total of 26 Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 and Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 high-performance laptops were delivered for the emerging MSc in Advanced Automotive Engineering. We are pleased that our company supplied this equipment and we continue our successful cooperation with the BUT in an effort to promote progress and innovation in education and research.

Supplied equipment

For the needs of Brno University of Technology (BUT), a Lenovo ThinkStation PX workstation, specially equipped for artificial intelligence applications and real-time processing of data from cameras and lidars, was provided as part of the tender. In addition, high-performance mobile workstations were also delivered, with preference given to the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 and Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 models. Below, let’s take a closer look at each model.

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Testing and development of automotive technologies

This station will be a key tool for BUT in testing and developing automotive technologies, including simulations of vehicle behaviour and analysis of camera and lidar data.

Below you can see a new approach to testing the cars of the future using ThinkStation PX. An example of the simulation results in IPG CarMaker software is shown in the picture on the right. The IPG CarMaker software takes full advantage of the display acceleration provided by ThinkStation PX using the UNREAL Engine known from computer games. The image shows a digital twin of a real Skoda Enyaq from the Institute of Automotive and Traffic Engineering, where a scenario is being tested to see if the vehicle, in conjunction with V2X and V2V technologies, will detect a moving pedestrian hidden behind the vehicle and if ADAS will correctly intervene and stop the vehicle.

Lenovo ThinkStation PX workstation

This station will be a key tool for BUT in testing and developing automotive technologies, including simulations of vehicle behaviour and analysis of camera and lidar data. Configuration of the supplied device:

2x Intel Xeon Gold 5420+ processors, optimized for demanding computing tasks and multitasking
2x2TB SSD storage and 2x6TB 7200 RPM HDD for large storage capacities
2x NVIDIA RTX A5000 graphics card with 24GB GDDR6 memory for the ultimate in graphics performance
1,024GB DDR5 4800MHz ECC Registered RAMfor huge memory capacity
LAN 10G PCIE network card for ultra-fast network connectivity

Lenovo ThinkStation PX is one of Lenovo’s most powerful desktop workstations. Its design allows for flexible placement – the model can be installed on a desktop or horizontally in a rack, where it takes up 5U of space. A pair of 1850W Platinum Hot-swap power supplies deliver high efficiency and reliability with on-the-fly replacement.

Computing power and timeless design

Lenovo ThinkStation PX is suitable not only for academic use, but also for a wider range of users, from private companies to individual professionals. Its computing power makes it a great tool for machine learning and artificial intelligence applications. At the same time, it provides sufficient capacity to process complex datasets and run demanding applications. Thanks to a collaboration between Aston Martin and Lenovo engineers, the workstation gets a timelessly sleek chassis design with eye-catching red elements, as well as an enhanced cooling architecture for maximum performance.

In this context, it is also worth mentioning the recent introduction of workstations with AMD Threadripper processors, which bear the name Lenovo ThinkStation P8. This portfolio expansion will allow additional customers to customize configuration choices to their unique needs and requirements, opening up new opportunities for maximum performance and productivity.

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Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 and ThinkPad P16s Gen2

The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 and Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 mobile workstations were selected for their performance and mobility. They are equipped with processors Intel® Core™ 13. generation and support NVIDIA® RTX™ graphics. They offer a powerful combination of fast memory and storage, a choice of displays, including OLED touchscreens. The laptops are spill-resistant, feature Dolby Atmos® and Dolby Voice® technology for high-quality audio, and offer over-the-shoulder view detection with a hybrid infrared camera.

At the same time, Lenovo has not compromised on security here. The device is protected by ThinkShield technology, which includes a dedicated Trusted Platform Module (dTPM) chip for data encryption, a biometric fingerprint reader for easy one-touch login, and a self-correcting BIOS that can restore previous system settings. Your mobile workstation and data are safe wherever you are.

Conclusion

Thanks to this cooperation, BUT has acquired advanced technologies and opened the door to innovation in research and development in the automotive industry. With this equipment, BUT has powerful tools for testing and developing technologies that can contribute significantly to the future direction of automotive engineering.

This technology will be used in the teaching of the new MSc Advanced Automotive Engineering programme, which prepares the automotive engineers of the future by combining teaching in the Faculties of Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Communication Technology and Information Technology.

Lenovo ThinkStation PX is one of Lenovo’s most powerful desktop workstations and its performance can be a great tool for machine learning or data analytics. The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 and Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 mobile workstations can be considered a great choice, thanks to their great performance, long battery life, easy portability and great security. They are therefore the ideal companion for modern professionals on the go.

Martin Petr

Lenovo Sales Manager

M: 515 535 324
martin.petr@mcomputers.cz

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You can also see the current offer and special products from ThinkStation P or ThinkPad P workstations on our e-shop Lenovoshop.cz

A new approach to testing the car of the future with Lenovo ThinkStation PX

6.3.2024

Supplied equipment

Testing and development of automotive technologies

Lenovo ThinkStation PX workstation

Computing power and timeless design

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 and ThinkPad P16s Gen2

Conclusion

Martin Petr

Contact us

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Supplied equipment

Testing and development of automotive technologies

Lenovo ThinkStation PX workstation

Computing power and timeless design

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 and ThinkPad P16s Gen2

Conclusion

Martin Petr

Contact us

References

About us

Our websites

For your IT world