Ready for Real

Simulators to help shape reality

Engineering the ideal car for the Real road

Developing competitive cars demands a deep understanding of how drivers experience and interact with your car, which can be challenging when real-world testing is limited or not feasible. Our driving simulators seamlessly integrate your vehicle dynamics and control models with advanced motion systems and immersive visual feedback, enabling you to test a virtual version of your car as if it were on real roads. Our simulators will empower you to address technical challenges in car development and calibration and provide confidence that decisions made based on simulator testing will be accurate, as drivers can feel and drive the virtual car just as they would the real one.

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Competitive

Cruden simulators are your competitive edge because they enable effective collaboration between engineers and drivers. Through precise synchronisation of motion and visual cues, we ensure natural driver behavior, providing real-world insights that help you stay ahead of the competition.

Effective

Cruden simulators boost your effectiveness by integrating your own engineering and analysis tools, allowing you to work in the simulator just like at the racetrack or proving ground. Advanced tools ensure an accurate correlation between your virtual and real car, providing precise data to enhance performance and streamline development.

Future proof

Cruden simulators are built for the future, adapting to changing engineering challenges. The Panthera software framework and SDK enable quick integration of your tools, ensuring flexibility. With Cruden, you can confidently support car development, both now and in the future.

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Configuration options
Cruden simulators are tailored to your needs, utilizing standard Cruden hardware and software components for a fully customized experience.
Innovative
RoRa 3-DOF primary motion for surge sway and yaw
Supports a variety of secondary motion system
Cost-effective and low maintenance
Up to 360-degree and infinite yaw
Relevant
Relevant feedback and behaviour of the driver in the simulator
Unique motion system hardware and cueing
Track models to provide realistic visual cues and enable accurate vehicle simulation
Low end-to-end latency on all driver feedback channels
Effective
Develop and prepare the car, as you would do at the real track / road
Adjustable driver controls for steering and pedals
Sessiondata recording for monitoring and review
Integration of engineering tools; MIL,SIL DIL, HIL
Future proof software framework
Cruden simulators continuously evolve to follow the changing requirements of the engineering teams who rely on your simulator sessions
Easy integration of a large variety of engineering tools
Quarterly updates of the Cruden Panthera software framwork  
Open architecture for software and content
Turn key solutions
Engineering and manufacturing of supporting mechanical system
Driver egress and ingress structure
Mock-up movers
Customer chassis mock-up design
Best in class visuals for best in class motion
Visual and motion cues are equally important to achieve self motion perception in a driving simulator.
State of the art render engine for high quality visuals at 180 fps
Customer LiDAR matched track / road models
Open architecture which allows for rendering 3rd party content
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Customer Stories

“The driving simulator is part of the comprehensive virtual development chain that we are already using successfully to design new chassis. In the future, we want to use it to experience driving characteristics very early on, in order to make pivotal decisions about the project. That saves time and resources and makes it possible for us to influence the vehicle concept early on.”
Richard Uhlmann
Project Manager at Audi AG
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"Our driving simulator plays a crucial role in developing both our drivers and our race cars. We are excited to be partnering with Cruden, who are distinguished experts in motion systems and simulation software.”
René Rosin
Team Principal at PREMA Racing
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"The Cruden simulator affords us the luxury of testing and validating autonomous vehicle control systems exclusively or as part of a wider scope of research where human behaviours and interactions with these systems are repeatedly monitored and observed in real time. The flexibility and ease at which the hardware and software works together enables us to conduct repeatable and measurable research on accurate representations of the vehicles, the prevailing driving environment and numerous scenarios which a driver may encounter."
Professor Junmin Wang
University of Texas at Austin
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"Cruden’s DIL simulators are an invaluable tool in advancing automotive and insurance industries. By working closely with insurers and researchers, Cruden’s technology allows us to generate accurate driver risk profiles based on simulated driving data. This helps insurers improve premium pricing models and understand driving behaviors more effectively. The ability to simulate diverse driving conditions and evaluate responses provides unmatched insights, making Cruden’s simulators a key asset in our research and innovation efforts."
Professor Fabian Transchel
Harz University of Applied Sciences, Germany
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Frequently asked questions
Does Cruden Manufacture motion systems?
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Yes, Cruden was the first company to implement 6-DOF motion systems for motorsport engineering simulators. From the beginning, we’ve collaborated closely with motion system specialists such as E2M, VHT, and Dynisma. Besides providing input for standard motion bases, we frequently  workwith these companies as subcontractors to deliver bespoke motion systems for high-end motorsport teams and car manufacturers.

Can Cruden help us improve our existing simulator?
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Yes, Cruden can definitely assist in improving your existing simulator. Often, performance issues stem from poor integration between hardware and software components. The first step typically involves software upgrades and system reconfiguration. Beyond that, we can help upgrade your visual and motion systems, as well as build custom mock-ups for your simulator. As an independent company, we offer unbiased solutions tailored to your needs.

Does Cruden sell simulation software?
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Yes, Cruden offers its in-house developed simulation software, Panthera. This software serves two primary functions: first, it controls the visual, motion, audio, and haptic feedback for the driver in the simulator. Second, it integrates engineering tools with the driving simulator while preserving accurate self-motion perception.

Does Cruden offer academic programs?
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Yes, Cruden actively supports academic institutions through various programs. We provide access to our demonstration and development simulators at Cruden HQ for Master's thesis projects. We also offer special discounts on our Panthera simulation software and content for universities. Furthermore, with over 30 years of industry experience, we often buy back older motion systems during upgrades, refurbish them, and offer them to universities at a reduced price.

What does the Cruden company name mean?
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Although we are a Dutch company, Cruden refers to a beautiful small village in Scotland, Cruden Bay. Nothing less, nothing more.

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