The variety of driving simulators available today is almost unmanageable. However, the decisive factor for successful use in research and development is the suitability of the simulator for the respective problem – in technical terms: task-specific validity.

In order to measure the distraction potential of a new steering wheel control, the range of functions and the real-world positioning of the steering wheel, as well as the representation of the operating tasks, are crucial. Vestibular stimulation by a large motion system is of secondary importance.

Together with you, we analyze your requirements, design your individual simulator solution or optimize existing simulators. We take care of material procurement, installation, commissioning and competent on-site instruction and training.

A major advantage of simulators is the flexible adaptation and experience of prototype vehicle components in driving operation. We make sure that your (prototype) component is fully integrated into the respective simulator.

We ensure the communication of different mechatronic systems, e.g., steering wheels, with the simulator infrastructure and offer interfaces to common BUS systems (LIN, CAN) and communication protocols (Bluetooth, TCP/UDP, etc.).

We are also happy to program microcontrollers specifically for your application. You can use our expertise in system integration when designing new simulators as well as when upgrading existing simulators or integrating them into real vehicles.

Even in the age of virtual product development, it is necessary to bring a prototype to life, use it, and test it to ensure that everything works as intended. We can help you bring your prototype to life.

Our in-house rapid prototyping enables us to design everything from the circuit board to the housing using modern CAE tools, e.g., 3D printing (FDM), and to manufacture them in our workshop for assembly. For more complex metal and wood fabrications, we have a network of competent manufacturing partners in the area. This enables us to test prototypes, e.g., for innovative display and operating concepts, under realistic conditions.

Sometimes a study needs to be conducted on an existing vehicle, but a real-world test is not efficient enough or too risky.

For example, a distraction measurement on a particularly complex infotainment system with multiple displays and ambient lighting concepts that could only be integrated into an existing simulator mock-up at great expense.

In the motorcycle sector, the same principle can be used to carry out certain user tests on prototypes during the development phase in order to streamline the development process. As a solution, we offer the integration of complete vehicles in the virtual test environment. For research, demonstrations, or trade show set-ups, vehicles can be mocked up in the simulator today and driven in real traffic or on the proving ground tomorrow.