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Tool integration – Data acquisitionFrom racecar setup to human factors research, there are many ways in which Cruden’s customers marry subjective impressions with recorded data in the driving simulator. For example, universities that use Cruden simulators for research are always finding new ways to draw more robust conclusions. This includes integrating biometrics tools that enable them to compare the subjective recollections of how test subjects think or say they acted, with data on what they actually did.
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February 6, 2024
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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.
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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.
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October 16, 2023
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UPGRADED: Panthera sim software, latest Unity rendering & HMD supportThe newer version of Unity enables the simulator to generate much more realistic ambient lighting – based on ray tracing but pre-processed so that it does not take up GPU resources in the manner of conventional ray tracing. Cruden first implemented the popular Unity rendering engine in its marine simulators, followed by the driving simulators. In 2022, its high-end motorsport customers also made the switch.
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August 21, 2023
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Cruden to supply and integrate the IT systems for PREMA Racing’s driving simulatorsPanthera Simulation Software Suite has been specified on the new PREMA simulator for which Dynisma will supply the motion system. As part of this contract the incumbent simulator will besubstantially upgraded. Cruden leads the system integration.
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August 11, 2023
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Cruden to supply and integrate the IT systems for PREMA Racing’s driving simulatorsPanthera Simulation Software Suite has been specified on the new PREMA simulator for whichDynisma will supply the motion system. As part of this contract the incumbent simulator will besubstantially upgraded. Cruden leads the system integration.
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August 11, 2023
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Cruden supplies autonomous driving simulator to the Technical University of MunichCruden has installed an automotive simulator at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) simulation facility in Germany.Commissioned by the Research Group on Automated Traffic of the University’s Chair of Traffic Engineering and Control, the Cruden AS2 simulator will be used initially for research into lane-free traffic concepts with connected autonomous vehicles.
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April 18, 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.
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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.
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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.
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October 12, 2022
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Cruden to demonstrate cutting-edge simulator immersion enhancement at 2022 Driving Simulation ConferenceCruden is proud to be demonstrating innovative driver-in-the-loop (DIL) simulation technology at the 21st Driving Simulation & Virtual Reality Conference & Exhibition (DSC 2022), which takes place in Strasbourg, France on September 14-16.
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September 8, 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.
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July 7, 2022
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Cruden and ICT reveal first major implementation of LED walls in driving simulatorsIn 2020, Cruden announced the order for nine driver-in-the-loop (DIL) simulators for BMW Group’s new FIZ Driving Simulator Centre in Munich. The simulators support and strengthen the virtual testing of a variety of car functions ranging from advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and automated driving (AD) to HMI concepts and driving dynamics, using large numbers of human test participants, in virtual driving conditions that are safe, repeatable and reduce environmental impact.
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June 30, 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.
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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.
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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
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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).
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September 16, 2021
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Cruden to showcase cutting-edge LED wall visual systems at DSC 2021We will be demonstrating the latest LED panel visual systems for driver-in-the-loop (DIL) simulators at the 20th annual Driving Simulator Conference (DSC 2021 Europe VR), September 14-17, at the Technical University of Munich.
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August 25, 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
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June 22, 2021
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Cruden featured in ASAM SIM GuideASAM, the Association for Standardization of Automation and Measuring Systems, has published its first "ASAM SIM: GUIDE - Standardization for Highly Automated Driving". The guide contains an introduction to the ASAM domain "Simulation" and contains several application stories showing how ASAM members are using the OpenX standards, how they have helped improve processes and how they facilitate customer projects.
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June 21, 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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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November 26, 2020
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AOTech commits to the latest Cruden Panthera simulator softwareThe French motorsport driving simulator provider is undergoing a major Cruden Panthera software upgrade to keep its business at the cutting edge of simulator developments; AOTech’s motorsport and automotive customers will be able to hone and test vehicle and tire models to the highest level of accuracy.
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September 24, 2020
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Cruden secures global vehicle manufacturer order for multiple driving simulatorsCruden, one of the world’s leading manufacturers and integrators of driving simulators, has secured an order for nine driver-in-the-loop (DIL) simulators with BMW Group.
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September 9, 2020
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Cruden and dSPACE partner on pioneering wet bench driving simulator for Chinese OEMA unique integration of a wet bench and driver-in-the-loop simulator for the development of braking and steering systems has been installed at the technical center of a Chinese OEM.
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September 7, 2020
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Simulators in motorsport: Cruden in PMW magazineThe April 2020 issue of PMW magazine focusses on the use of driving simulators outside F1, acknowledging the impact of increased, affordable computing power in junior formulae and GT racing over recent years.
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June 29, 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
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June 17, 2020
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A lap of the 2020 Zandvoort Circuit, showing the effect of the changes by lap timeIn July, we welcomed the return of F1 to our screens as the delayed and shortened season got underway in Austria. As a Dutch company of motorsport fans, the Cruden team was so disappointed to see the first Dutch Grand Prix in 35 years fall victim to the Coronavirus. We know this track down to every last millimeter and had already modelled the track with its 2020 adaptations for our F1 customers.
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June 6, 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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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January 22, 2020
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AUDI DRIVING SIMULATOR ARTICLEThe driving simulator is part of the comprehensive virtual development chain that we are already using successfully to design new chassis”, says Audi project manager Richard Uhlmann.
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January 6, 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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May 1, 2019
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W Series finalists get test at CrudenThe four Dutch finalists in the new W Series visited our workshop in Amsterdam last week, to test a formula race car on one of our simulators.
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March 14, 2019
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Cruden DIL simulator drives ground-breaking research at University of Texas at AustinThe University of Texas at Austin (UT-Austin) has installed a fully integrated high-fidelity Cruden driving simulator to facilitate ground-breaking academic research into autonomous driving systems.
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March 6, 2019
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Cruden illustrates the ease of adding a driving simulator to the automotive testing tool chainDriving simulators have traditionally been viewed as standalone development tools, something to be operated by a handful of specialists at arm’s length from the organisation’s traditional testing function. Yet this shouldn’t be the case.
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February 15, 2019
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Adaptation of the Classic Cueing Algorithm for Automotive ApplicationsPaper published for AIAA Scitech 2019 Forum in AIAA 2019-0425, 6 Jan 2019. Authored by De Mooij, M., de Vries, E., & van Doornik, J.
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January 6, 2019
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Optimizing the Energy Management Strategy for Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles With Multiple Frequent RoutesPaper published in IEEE transactions on control systems technology, Vol. 27, No. 1, January 2019. Authored by Xiangrui Zeng and Junmin Wang.
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January 1, 2019
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Real-time characterisation of driver steering behaviourPaper published in Vehicle System Dynamics, issue 57:1, pages 64-85. Authored by Best, M.C.
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March 16, 2018
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Driving Simulator with High Platform Performance and Low LatencyPaper published in ATZ Worldwide, 120(4), 48–53. Authored by van Doornik, J., Brems, W., de Vries, E., & Uhlmann, R.
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March 15, 2018
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Prema Racing upgrades driving simulator with Cruden Panthera softwareCruden has enhanced the realism of Prema Racing’s existing driving simulator by upgrading it with the open-architecture Panthera simulator software suite. The project has involved integrating the team’s hardware and setting up the Cruden Simulink Vehicle Model (CSVM). The upgrade package is becoming a popular offer to race teams who want to progress to professional simulator software, without the investment in completely new simulator hardware.
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March 7, 2018
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Cruden dSPACE integration package makes easy work of combining driver and hardware-in-the-loop simulationsFrom ECUs to actuators, Cruden has made adding controller hardware to a driving simulator, or integrating a driving simulator with a test rig, a quick and simple affair for customers, as recently demonstrated by the Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences.
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December 13, 2017
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MAHINDRA RACING FORMULA E TEAM SEEKS COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE WITH CRUDEN SIMULATORNew Formula E simulator will test powertrain developments and Formula E energy management strategies thanks to easy integration of the ECU and Mahindra’s vehicle model.
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November 20, 2017
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Cruden driving simulator supplied to Hyundai Mobis to accelerate development of new autonomous technology for vehicle safetyCruden has supplied a simulator to a new research and development programme that could help save tens of thousands of lives on public roads every year. A Cruden driving simulator is to be installed at the North America Technical Center of Hyundai Mobis, the global automotive component producer, where it will play a key role in the development of Departed Driver Rescue and Exit Maneuver (DDREM) technology.
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November 10, 2017
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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.
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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.
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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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CRUDEN SHOWS NEW SIMULATOR FOR ADAS AND AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE CONTROLLER TESTINGAt the recent Automotive Testing Expo, we showcased how driver-in-the-loop (DIL) simulators can improve the validity of ADAS simulations with live demonstrations of our simulator, set up for ADAS and autonomous vehicle controller development.
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July 24, 2017
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HOW CHALMERS UNIVERSITY HAS USED A CRUDEN SIMULATOR AND PANTHERA SOFTWARE TO ENHANCE ITS FORMULA STUDENT CAR​Today’s Formula One drivers can spend up to 30 days in the simulator during a season. Although some of this time is spent re-familiarising themselves with the tracks, the main aim is to develop the performance of the car. Simulator technology has advanced to such an extent that the models can now replicate real world conditions with impressive accuracy.
July 13, 2017
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FORMULA E TEAMS CAN GAIN COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE WITH CRUDEN’S FULLY FUNCTIONAL STEERING WHEEL CONTROLSNew system for driving simulators can alter the electric powertrain’s characteristics while the car is on the move and is already being used by AOTECH’s Formula E customers at its simulator facility, near Paris.
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July 5, 2017
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CRUDEN DEMONSTRIERT AUF DER AUTOMOTIVE TESTING EXPO DEN WERT VON FAHRSIMULATOREN FÜR DIE ERPROBUNG VON ADAS-CONTROLLERNCruden zeigt auf der Automotive Testing Expo (Messe Stuttgart, 20. bis 22. Juni, Stand 1169), wie Driver-in-the-Loop- (DIL-) Simulatoren die Erprobung von Fahrerassistenzsystemen (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, ADAS) verbessern können. Hierzu finden an allen drei Tagen Live-Vorführungen mit dem Simulator von Cruden statt, der für die Entwicklung von ADAS und Systemen zum autonomen Fahren eingerichtet ist.
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June 15, 2017
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CRUDEN TO HIGHLIGHT THE VALUE OF DRIVING SIMULATORS TO ADAS CONTROLLER TESTING ​Desktop simulation is widely used to make millions of virtual test kilometres for data processing, sensor fusion and to check ADAS controller performance and robustness. However, a human driver is essential for the final stages in the ADAS controller development process.
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May 12, 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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November 30, 2016
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CRUDEN TO HOST "LIVE" SIMULATOR WORKSHOP WITH F1 SIMULATOR DRIVER NICK YELOLLY AND VAN AMERSFOORT RACINGAt the Professional Motorsport World Expo 2016, motorsport engineers are invited to join live tuning sessions using different vehicle models with a Cruden simulator and Panthera simulator software.
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November 4, 2016
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6-DOF MOTORCYCLE SIMULATOR - RECORDING THE AUDIOOne of our ongoing projects at Cruden is the development of a 6-DOF motorcycle simulator for professional use. You will read more about this in the coming weeks and months. To record the audio, we recently took a Yamaha R6 and a Ducati 848 Evo to an airstrip and brought in field recording experts from SONiC FUEL.
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October 12, 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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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July 12, 2016
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BHAI TECH UPGRADES SOFTWARE TO CRUDEN PANTHERAThe Bhai Tech Advanced Vehicle Science Centre in Italy has upgraded its simulator software to Cruden’s new open architecture Panthera Software Suite.
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March 20, 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.
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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.
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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.
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September 16, 2015
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CRUDEN AND MECHANICAL SIMULATION TO DEMONSTRATE SEAMLESS VEHICLE MODEL INTEGRATION FOR DRIVING SIMULATORS AT AUTOMOTIVE TESTING EXPO 2015STUTTGART – Cruden and Mechanical Simulation are partnering to show vehicle dynamics engineers how easy it is to integrate their vehicle models, such as those created in CarSim, with Cruden simulators, at the Automotive Testing Expo Europe 2015 (June 16-18; Messe Stuttgart, Germany; stand 1169).
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June 15, 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.
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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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Driving simulator motion cueing algorithms – a survey of the state of the artPaper published in Proceedings of the 10th International Symposium on Advanced Vehicle Control (AVEC), Loughborough, UK, 22–26 August, pp. 183–188. Authored by Garrett, N. J. I. & Best, M.
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April 27, 2011
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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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