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Vehicle Dynamics Simulation and Modeling for Human Factors Research

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Integrate Real Time Vehicle Dynamics and Real Human Experiences

There are many solutions for vehicle dynamics modeling. But few of them bring together accurate real-time vehicle dynamics with world-class tools for studying how a driver responds to that vehicle’s behavior.

Realtime Technologies is dedicated to capturing the human experience behind the wheel. To do so, we draw on decades of experience in vehicle simulation hardware, multibody vehicle dynamics, coordinated multi-source data collection, and human factors research across many fields: military simulation, vehicle operator training, research tools development, and more.

Our research driving simulators don’t just accurately reproduce vehicle dynamics and interfaces: they place drivers in the most realistic possible world, and capture every interaction between that driver and vehicle. This combination of advanced software and custom hardware creates a comprehensive, multi-sensory user experience for the driver, while giving researchers access to the essential information they need about the interaction of vehicle dynamics and performance, and the effect that has on driver safety and the driving experience.

SimCreator: Human-in-the-Loop Driving Simulation Software with Incorporated Vehicle Dynamics 

SimCreator is RTI’s latest software solution for human-in-the-loop simulation and human factors research incorporating vehicle dynamics, modeling, and robust immersive driving environments.

In SimCreator, new projects can be quickly built using the included drag-and-drop scenario authoring and development tool. To facilitate rapid scenario development, SimCreator includes comprehensive libraries of baseline maneuvers, vehicle dynamics models, scenes, driving environments, and hundreds of vehicles, animals, pedestrians, buildings, and other static objects. These assets serve as convenient building blocks, without limiting your options: users can always create, import, edit, compile, and run their own custom assets to accurately capture the world they want to create. These might include audio and visual objects, vehicle models and proprietary vehicle dynamics, unique vehicle behaviors, custom maps created using RoadRunner in MATLAB, traffic simulation, and more.

A new modularized architecture allows users to customize their SimCreator installation and ensure seamless updates and support throughout the product lifecycle, while still maintaining data privacy and compartmentalizing proprietary data.

Core Modeling Components

  • SimCreator—A modular sandbox for human factors research exploring driver behavior, roadway design, and automotive innovation, with a robust SDK supporting third-party integrations.
  • SimCreator DX—SimCreator’s integrated driving scenario authoring and development tool.
  • Scenario Assets Repository—A comprehensive pre-loaded library of vehicles, vehicle dynamics models, environmental objects, audio/visual cues, baseline maneuvers, programmable behaviors, and more. Includes tools to create new maneuvers and behaviors, and easily import custom and third-party assets.
  • Driving Environments—SimCreator arrives with a preloaded, comprehensive driving environment suitable for vehicle and interface development, feature validation, and as the basis for research studies. Users can also import custom road networks and simulation environments created in RoadRunner.
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Optional Add-On Components

  • SimObserver Pro—An audio/video/data capture and collection system with integrated data synchronization and after-action review.
  • Autonomy Package: Modules for modeling advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS),  autonomous vehicle behaviour, and transfer-of-control scenarios. Includes SimADAS (to model SAE levels 1 and 2 autonomous features) and SimDriver (which simulates the experience of using SAE Level 3 and Level 4 systems). Both modules seamlessly interoperate with all elements of SimCreator, including third-party components or applications integrated via the SDK.
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 Industry Partners for Human Factors Research

For more than 25 years, Realtime Technologies has specialized in bringing together multibody vehicle dynamics and human factors research. We offer simulation software applications, consulting services, custom engineering solutions, and software and hardware development. By maintaining a large in-house team of simulation professionals across many training and research markets, we are uniquely positioned to offer a simulation platform that models the entire driving experience, and gives you the tools you need to capture essential data about that experience. Our teams are dedicated to hard work, innovation, and bridging state-of-the-art technology with the art of possibility, offering unmatched customer support to troubleshoot, diagnose, and answer your questions.

We don’t just sell equipment; we partner with researchers, institutions, and organizations to develop their ideal toolset for understanding how driver behavior interacts with vehicle design. We invest time in understanding your needs, then work closely with your team to develop and deliver the appropriate solution.

The consultants and engineers at RTI have the tools, knowledge, and enthusiasm to help support and maintain your automotive research program and keep you on the cutting edge of the industry. Contact us today to find out how we can help support you.

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