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Perfect harmony: The driving simulator as a virtual OEMVehicle OEMs rely on component suppliers to contribute their expertise to new products, but the car makers skilfully integrate the different elements and put the brand’s unique stamp on the finished design. That could mean finessing their signature ride and handling behaviour, evolving intuitive HMI and cabin controls or, increasingly, ensuring ADAS technologies work seamlessly to enhance active safety.
Cruden
January 9, 2024
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Standard interfaces for non-standard simulatorsAs part of its open architecture approach, Cruden supports integration with common industry standards. Examples are the file formats overseen by ASAM that enable different tools to work together on the same set of road models. These standards include OpenDRIVE for road definition, OpenCRG to describe the geometry of a road and OpenSCENARIO for the dynamic content in driving and traffic simulators.
Cruden
October 16, 2023
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New Panthera CoreBox is at the heart of tool integrationCruden’s new CoreBox is the IT manager for any driving simulator, providing a single point of access for tool integration, software upgrades, remote support and more.We have seen already in this Tool Integration Series of articles that driving simulator users integrate all manner of third-party engineering tools to get the most from their simulators – whether their field is vehicle development, motorsport or human factors research.
Cruden
March 27, 2023
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In search of perfect harmony: HMI testing in a driving simulatorDeveloping the human-machine relationship in a simulator is a great way to build a seamless, intuitive interaction between the driver and ADAS or infotainment technologiesWith the proliferation of onboard systems to enhance occupant safety and increasingly complex infotainment setups to satisfy the consumer’s desire for connectivity on the move, it has never been more important to evaluate the human-machine interfaces (HMI) in new vehicles.
Cruden
December 20, 2022
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Hard decisions made easier: Hardware-in-the-Loop testing with DIL simulationDriver-in-the-loop simulation adds value to HIL testing. In article #3 of our Tool Integration Series, we catch up with Cruden’s Christiaan Koppel to explore the applications and benefits of a widely used engineering tool integration.
Cruden
October 12, 2022
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Four wheels good: Vehicle model integration for dynamics and moreWhether the goal is a faster lap time or a user-friendly ADAS function, Cruden has dynamics tool integration down to a fine art. CTO, Edwin de Vries explains in the second of our Tool Integration Series of articles.
Cruden
July 7, 2022
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Driving simulator and third-party engineering tool integrationWelcome to the first in a new series of articles from Cruden about integrating engineering tools with driving simulators. In this introduction we’ll examine why engineering tool integration is crucial to maximizing the benefits of a driver-in-the-loop (DIL) simulator and provide an overview of the topics we’ll discuss in future installments in this series.
Cruden
April 11, 2022
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The icing on the cakeIn the final installment of Cruden’s Motion Series articles, we explore the role of auxiliary motion systems in driving simulators with product manager, Bastiaan Graafland
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January 17, 2022
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A real car in a virtual world: the pros and cons of chassis mockups in driving simulatorsFor article 7 of 8 in Cruden’s Motion Series, Bastiaan Graafland assesses the performance, logistical, safety and cost considerations of chassis mockups in simulator use.
Cruden
November 15, 2021
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Acceleration is not enough: there’s more to accurate motion cueing than meets the eyeIn article 6 of 8 in our Motion Series, Edwin de Vries, CTO at Cruden explains how Cruden works closely with customers to improve upon traditional motion cueing techniques
Cruden
October 5, 2021
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Solving the challenge of control handovers between human drivers and automated systemsWe’ve already seen the first implementations of SAE Level 3 automation on new vehicles, building on the now-proven reliability and safety benefits of Level 2 ADAS systems such as lane-keeping assist (LKA) and lane-change assist (LCA). The deployment of L3 systems will soon become more widespread, especially in controlled environments such as on divided highways, but challenges remain in their implementation on less predictable roads and in moving to even greater levels of automation (Level 4 and above).
Cruden
September 16, 2021
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SAE Level-3 Automation - Comparison of Traded and Shared ControlPaper published in ATZ Worldwide, 123, pages 26–33 (2021). Authored by Van Dintel, K.M.1, Petermeijer, S.M.1 and De Vries, E.J.H.2 Abbink, D.A.1
Cruden
June 22, 2021
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Good vibrations: Using a driving simulator for NVH developmentIn article 5 of 8 of our Motion Series of articles, Cruden’s Dennis Marcus and Bastiaan Graafland explore the challenge of deploying a driving simulator to handle high-frequency inputs demanded by NVH testing
Cruden
June 3, 2021
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Cruden and VIRES VTD: making easy integration easier!At Cruden, we view the driving simulator as a flexible and accessible gateway; a tool that allows our customers to connect human beings with new and adapted vehicle systems and designs. In these times of extensive ADAS and AV development, we spend as much time discussing our engineering tool interfaces and integration expertise, as we do the features of the physical simulator unit.
Cruden
March 22, 2021
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Motion for immersion vs motion for vehicle dynamics and motorsportGenerating the most natural human behavior is always the goal when specifying a driving simulator. In article 4 of 8 in our Motion Series, Cruden’s Dennis Marcus and Martijn de Mooij discuss how that target can be achieved with very different motion systems, depending on the application for the simulator.
Cruden
January 14, 2021
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Cascading motion systems: How to balance the need for workspace with simulator complexity, agility and costsIn article 3 of 8 in our Motion Series of articles, Cruden’s Martijn de Mooij and Dennis Marcus take a look at the factors to consider when adding further degrees of freedom to increase the workspace in a driving simulator.
Cruden
November 26, 2020
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Space: the final frontier! Why bigger is not always better when it comes to driving simulator workspaceIn article 2 of 8 in our Motion Series of articles, Cruden’s Dennis Marcus and Martijn de Mooij discuss the role of workspace in simulator performance and the true benefit (or not) of adding more
Cruden
June 17, 2020
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Driving simulator motion systems 101Article 1 of 8 in our new Motion Series will help you make an informed decision: Cruden’s Dennis Marcus introduces a series of blog articles on motion systems for real-time driving simulators.
Cruden
April 22, 2020
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Not just for billboards – why LED panel technology is the future for high-end driving simulatorsWith Cruden preparing its first simulator LED wall visual system for a driving simulator, Dennis Marcus and Bastiaan Graafland look at how display technology is evolving for driving simulators. This is the seventh and last article in our current content series.
Cruden
March 26, 2020
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Rendering a world of new possibilitiesArticle 6 of 7 in our Content Series: Dennis Marcus from Cruden discusses the reasons behind the company’s switch to the Unity engine for its driving simulators
Cruden
March 10, 2020
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Converting third party ADAS or vehicle dynamics engineering tools for the driving simulatorArticle 5 of 7 in our Content Series: How can content from third-party ADAS or vehicle dynamics engineering tools be converted for use in Cruden’s driving simulators? Dennis Marcus reveals all.
Cruden
January 22, 2020
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3D content for driving simulators – all you need to know in our new series of articles!Article 1 of 7 in our Content series: Cruden’s Dennis Marcus introduces a new series of blog articles on content for real-time simulators.
Cruden
January 6, 2020
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Simulators driving future development in Formula EThe rise and rise of Formula E and its relevance in the development of electric vehicle technology is, having a profound effect on the development and engineering tools and practices in motorsport - in particular, for driving simulators.
Cruden
January 3, 2020
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We’re only human!Why the importance of driver behaviour and perception should not be underestimated when developing ADAS and AVs, and how a driver-in-the-loop simulator can help, by Jelle van Doornik, ADAS simulator development engineer at Cruden
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January 3, 2020
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Blockbuster content on a driving simulator near you!Article 4 of 7 in our Content Series: Cruden’s Dennis Marcus explains the crucial compromise between image detail, resolution and frame rate that sits at the heart of an immersive driving simulator.
Cruden
December 20, 2019
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Cruden uncovers key driver behavior findings in exploratory lane-change studyA driver behavior study by Cruden has revealed new findings in the development of haptic shared-control lane-change systems in cars and their performance and interaction with drivers, passengers and other road users. Currently, no haptic shared-control systems that assist the driver in finding the right path for lane-changing maneuvers are in production, whereby ADAS and human inputs work together via forces on the steering wheel.
Cruden
December 9, 2019
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USING HEAD-MOUNTED DISPLAYS AT VW GROUP TO ASSESS ALTERNATIVE INSTRUMENT PANELSSimulators can help automotive manufacturers evaluate a wide range of factors which affect the driving experience, from the vehicle’s dynamic behavior to the driver’s interactions with the controls and instruments. In many of these simulated tests, moving images of the road are projected onto a screen with a driver seated in a vehicle mockup, but there are some circumstances when it is better if the driver uses a head-mounted display (HMD) to view the vehicle and road ahead. One example of an HMD being preferable to a screen was when Cruden helped Volkswagen Group with the assessment of numerous alternative designs for dashboard-located instruments and interiors.
Cruden
November 29, 2019
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Investigation of the Lane Change Behavior in a Driving SimulatorPaper published in ATZ Worldwide, 121(12), 62–67. Authored by Christiaan Koppel, Jelle van Doornik, Bastiaan Petermeijer & David Abbink.
Cruden
November 29, 2019
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Engineering v human-centric visuals for simulationArticle 3 of 7 in our Content Series: There is a big difference between the 3D graphic requirement for sensor simulations for ADAS development and for fully immersing human driver test subjects. Dennis Marcus explains.
Cruden
November 5, 2019
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Driving Simulator with VR Glasses for Evaluation of New Interior ConceptsPaper published in ATZ Worldwide, 121(11), 16–23. Authored by Hartfiel, B., Kroys, A., Kruithof, N., & Stark, R.
Cruden
October 25, 2019
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How we build 3D tracks and geographic databases for driving simulatorsArticle 2 of 7 in our Content series: Dennis Marcus takes us behind the scenes where Cruden’s 3D content artists create detailed track and road graphics.
Cruden
September 3, 2019
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3D content for driving simulators – all you need to know in our new series of articles!Article 1 of 7 in our Content series: Cruden’s Dennis Marcus introduces a new series of blog articles on content for real-time simulators.
Cruden
August 2, 2019
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Right on cue: how Cruden has made driving simulators feel more naturalEngineers who work with driver-in-the-loop (DIL) simulators all have opinions on the different motion systems and motion-cueing models that are available on the market. Some of these viewpoints are based on experience, but supposition, rumor and hearsay can also be factors.
Cruden
June 6, 2019
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A perceptual approach for evaluating vehicle drivability in a dynamic driving simulatorPaper published in Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour. 63, 83–92. Authored by Baumgartner, E., Ronellenfitsch, A., Reuss, H.C. & Schramm, D.
Cruden
May 1, 2019
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Using a dynamic driving simulator for perception-based powertrain developmentPaper published in Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour. 61, 281–290. Authored by Baumgartner, E., Ronellenfitsch, A., Reuss, H.C. & Schramm, D.
Cruden
October 17, 2017
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A Personalizable Driver Steering Model Capable of Predicting Driver Behaviors in Vehicle Collision Avoidance ManeuversPaper published in IEEE transactions on human-machine systems, Vol. 47, No. 5, October 2017. Authored by Scott Schnelle, Junmin Wang, Hai-Jun Su, and Richard Jagacinski.
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October 1, 2017
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A Stochastic Driver Pedal Behavior Model Incorporating Road InformationPaper published in IEEE Transactions on human-machine systems, Vol. 47, No. 5, October 2017. Authored by Xiangrui Zeng and Junmin Wang.
Cruden
October 1, 2017
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HOW DRIVING SIMULATORS CAN HELP TEAMS RESPOND TO BOP CHANGES​Refining a race car’s set up to suit specific tracks, driving styles and conditions is a detailed and iterative process which the engineers have to achieve in the few practice sessions of a race weekend. For multi-manufacture GT Championships, teams have the additional factor of Balance of Performance (BOP) changes, which they have to incorporate whilst minimizing overall performance loss.
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September 14, 2017
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A Gain-Scheduling Driver Assistance Trajectory-Following Algorithm Considering Different Driver Steering CharacteristicsPaper published in IEEE transactions on intelligent transportation systems, Vol. 18, No. 5, May 2017. Authored by Jinxiang Wang, Guoguang Zhang, Rongrong Wang, Scott C. Schnelle, and Junmin Wang.
Cruden
May 1, 2017
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New Motion Cueing Algorithm for Improved Evaluation of Vehicle Dynamics on a Driving SimulatorPaper published in SAE International Journal of Vehicle Dynamics, Stability, and NVH, 1(2), 253–262. Authored by Brems, W., Kruithof, N., Uhlmann, R., Wagner, A., Krantz, W., & Wiedemann, J.
Cruden
March 28, 2017
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VIRTUAL REALITY HEADSETS FOR MOTION SIMULATORSVirtual reality headsets are becoming so popular with driving games that Cruden is often asked why head mounted displays (HMDs) aren’t also used for professional driving simulators. This is a good question because an HMD should provide a more immersive experience than a simulator’s panel displays or projector displays. But there’s more to it than that.
Cruden
December 9, 2016
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VALIDATING A SIMULATED VEHICLE. FROM SCRATCH. IN TWO DAYS.​At the PMW Expo earlier this month, we set ourselves a challenge: to validate a virtual vehicle, using a Cruden M646-D3 driving simulator, in two days, from scratch.
Cruden
November 30, 2016
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CRUDEN SHARES LATEST APPROACH TO MINIMIZING LATENCY ON A DRIVING SIMULATORTogether with colleagues from Audi AG and the University of Stuttgart, Cruden has shared details of its latest breakthrough research in synchronizing and minimizing driving simulator latency research at the Driving Simulation Conference (DSC) in Paris (September 7-9, 2016).
Cruden
August 22, 2016
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Implementing prediction algorithms to synchronize and minimize latency on a driving simulatorPaper presented at Driving Simulator Conference 2016, 7–9 September 2016, Paris, France. Authored by van Doornik, J., Brems, W., de Vries, E.J.H., and Wiedemann, J.
Cruden
August 8, 2016
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Evaluation of Chassis Setups Using a Dynamic Driving SimulatorPaper presented at Driving Simulator Conference 2016, 7–9 September 2016, Paris, France. Authored by Brems, W., Richard Uhlmann, R., Andreas Wagner, A., Wiedemann, J.
Cruden
August 8, 2016
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NEW MULTI-FUNCTION SIMULATOR DESIGN ADDRESSES ADAS, AV AND HMI SIMULATOR HARDWARE NEEDSNewly designed top frame provides a flexible “blank slate” for automotive engineers to design their own driver interface structure and quickly switch hardware according to their testing needs.
Cruden
July 12, 2016
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A two-level stochastic approach to optimize the energy management strategy for fixed-route hybrid electric vehiclesPaper published in Mechatronics. 38 (2016) 93–102. Authored by Xiangrui Zeng & Junmin Wang.
Cruden
December 10, 2015
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NEW VEHICLE MODEL ADD-ON PROVIDES HIGH DENSITY ROAD DEFINITION WHERE IT MATTERSCruden, the simulator and simulator software manufacturer, has launched a new software application for tire and vehicle models to help automotive and motorsport vehicle dynamics engineers improve the accuracy of their simulations. It works out of the box with any vehicle simulation that has Simulink connectivity.
Cruden
September 29, 2015
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Frequency response and latency analysis of a driving simulator for chassis development and vehicle dynamics evaluationPaper presented at Driving Simulator Conference 2015, 16–18 September 2015, Tübingen, Germany. Authored by Brems, W., van Doornik, J., de Vries, E.J.H., Wiedemann, J.
Cruden
September 16, 2015
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Optimisation of a moving platform vehicle simulator for vehicle handling experimentsThis thesis discusses the optimisation of motion platform simulators and was motivated by Loughborough University's acquisition of a low cost six strut moving platform vehicle simulator. Historically, we see that automotive vehicle simulators are more generally used for human factors experiments that examine driver behaviour during low severity manoeuvres or short events e.g. obstacle avoidance.
Cruden
February 1, 2013
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Driving simulator motion cueing development for the non-linear handling regimePaper published in Proceedings of the 11th International Symposium on Advanced Vehicle Control (AVEC), Seoul, Korea. 9–12 September. Authored by Garrett, N. J. I., & Best, M.
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September 9, 2012
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Evaluation of a new body-sideslip-based driving simulator motion cueing algorithmProceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering, 226(11), 1433–1444. Authored by Garrett, N. J. I. & Best, M. C.
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March 18, 2012
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The influence of motion on handling dynamics analysis in full vehicle simulatorsPaper published in Proceedings of the 8th International Symposium on Advanced Vehicle Control (AVEC) 2006, Taipei, Taiwan, 303–308. Authored by Newton, A. P. & Best, M. C. (2006).
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August 20, 2006
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