Introducing V-LAB Tabletop

Beyond The Naked Eye

Objective Angular Analytics & LiDAR Validation in Advanced Coatings.

The V-Lab TableTop is a portable measurement system that captures the complete 3D visibility profile of any coating, for human vision, camera systems, and LiDAR sensors.

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The Problem

Existing Tools Measure Color, Not Visibility

Multi-angle spectrophotometers measure color appearance and effect pigment behavior across multiple angles, but they don’t measure visibility.

They can’t tell you:

How bright a coating appears to the human eye at twilight
Whether an ADAS camera can reliably detect it
How much LiDAR signal it reflects

A color that looks stunning under showroom lights can become nearly invisible on curved fenders, doors, and hoods in low-light conditions, exactly when visibility matters most.

The result? No objective data on how coatings perform for safety-critical detection systems.

The Solution

V-Lab^TT: Complete 3D Visibility Analysis

The V-Lab TableTop measures coating visibility across five angles, from 6° to 64°, at two lighting conditions (100 Lux and 3 Lux), plus LiDAR reflectance.

This captures how coatings appear on the curved surfaces of real vehicles, from nearly perpendicular to nearly parallel viewing angles.

How It Works

1. Place Your Panel

Insert a standard test panel into the measurement chamber. The V-Lab TableTop’s controlled dark box eliminates ambient light interference.

2. Automated Scan

The system automatically captures:

Camera images at 5 angles under 100 Lux (dark overcast day)
Camera images at 5 angles under 3 Lux (civil twilight)
LiDAR scan at 5 angles using infrared wavelength

3. Instant Results

Within minutes, receive a complete Visibility Label report with:

A-E grades for all 5 visibility parameters
Numerical scores relative to Traffic White (RAL9016)
Captured images at each measurement angle
PDF report ready for customers

The Five Visibility Parameters

Parameter	What It Measures	Why It Matters
Camera Vision	Brightness for computer vision at 100 & 3 Lux	ADAS camera detection reliability
LiDAR Visibility	Infrared reflectance across all angles	Autonomous vehicle sensor mapping
Human Visibility	Brightness for human eye at 100 Lux	Driver perception in low light
Full Object Visibility	Visibility of curved surfaces (outer 84%)	Real-world 3D shape perception
Twilight Visibility	Human visibility at 3 Lux (30 min after sunset)	Safety at the most dangerous time

The Science

Peer-Reviewed Methodology

The V-Lab TableTop implements the 3D Point-of-View Visibility Model published in the SAE International Journal of Connected and Automated Vehicles:

“A 3D Visibility Label for Mobility Coatings: Enhancing Traffic Safety Through Color and Sensor Perception” DOI: 10.4271/12-09-02-0009

The methodology models any complex vehicle shape as a semi-sphere, divided into five concentric rings. Each ring represents a different viewing angle – and the outer rings (where surfaces curve away from the observer) account for the majority of visible surface area.

Technical Specifications

Component	Specification
Camera	High-resolution 12MP imaging system
Light Source	Calibrated illumination, 4600K (car headlight)
Reflectometer	Infrared wavelength, Class 1 eye-safe
Rotation Stage	Motorized precision positioning
Measurement Distance	50 cm
Angles	6°, 18°, 30°, 44°, 64°
Lighting Conditions	100 Lux, 3 Lux
Chamber	Controlled dark box environment
Panel Size	Standard A5-6 test panels
Scan Time	2 minutes per panel

Output

What You Get

Per Panel:

report.pdf – 8-page Visibility Label report
grades.csv – A-E grades with numerical ratios
rgb_results.csv – Raw RGB and luminance data
reflectometer_results.csv – LiDAR reflectance data
Captured images at all 10 angle/lighting combinations

V-LAB^TT Compare Software

Analyze. Compare. Export.

V-LAB^TT Compare is the companion web application that transforms your measurement data into actionable insights.

Upload → Order & Label → Results

Upload – Drag and drop multiple V-Lab TT measurement folders or all at once in a ZIP file
Order & Label – Rename samples, set display order, select reference
Results – View comparison tables, bar charts, and image grids

Key Features:

Compare up to 10 samples simultaneously
Choose any sample as reference (or use RAL9016 White)
Letter grades with sub-levels (A high, B mid, C low, etc.)
Visibility Factor charts – vs White and vs selected reference
Image grid showing captured frames at each angle
Export professional PDF reports
Export data to Excel

Processing time: < 1 minute from upload to results

Use Cases

For Coating Formulators

Quantify the visibility impact of effect pigments
Compare formulations objectively
Generate customer-ready visibility reports
Support R&D with hard data

For Automotive OEMs

Validate supplier color submissions
Ensure visibility compliance across color palette
Prepare for autonomous vehicle regulations
Differentiate on safety

For Fleet Managers

Assess visibility of fleet livery colors
Make data-driven procurement decisions
Document safety compliance

Sensing Integrity Audit

The Technical Visibility Passport

The V-Lab TableTop is the measurement engine behind the Sensing Integrity Audit – a validation process that provides the high-fidelity data required to:

Eliminate SOTIF (ISO 21448) triggering conditions
Secure the official Technical Visibility Passport
Establish Ground Truth for coating-sensor interaction

Visibility Impact Pioneer Program

Join the VIP Program

We’re inviting mobility leaders to join the Visibility Impact Pioneer program – an exclusive validation track for organizations committed to establishing the Ground Truth of their products.

Pioneers include:

L4 autonomous vehicle developers
Bicycle and micromobility innovators
Global coating manufacturers
Automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers

Benefits:

Early access to V-Lab TableTop and V-LAB^TT Compare
Direct input into methodology development
Technical Visibility Passport certification
Visibility in industry publications and events

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