Honda driving simulator
HONDA In 2018, the Japanese automaker will be the first in the world to use an entirely new technology for a driving simulator. Most driving simulators draw on motion technology derived from flight simulators and typically use six actuators to provide six "degrees of freedom." Nine actuators In order to best reproduce driving feel, handling and acceleration within a single simulator, the [...]
Most driving simulators make use of motion technology derived from flight simulators, and typically use six actuators so that six "degrees of freedom" can be provided.
Nine actuators
However, in order to best reproduce driving feel, handling as well as acceleration within a single simulator, the "DiM250" system makes use of nine actuators, creating additional ranges of motion. According to the supplier, this is unique in the industry.
Software and hardware
The system was designed by simulation software developer VI-grade. Saginomiya, a specialist in automatic control systems, was responsible for implementation and manufacturing. The company's electrically powered nine-actuator platform is more sophisticated than conventional "hexapod" designs. The entire system moves by sliding on air cushions, rather than relying on additional mechanical rails.
Location Offenbach
The new simulator will be used at the Honda R&D Europe Technical Center site in Offenbach, Germany, starting in the second half of 2018. The German division researches and develops technologies for automobiles, motorcycles as well as outboard engines for the entire global market with a similar scope of work.
