Investing in CarMaker for Driver-In-The- Loop simulation IPG Apply & Innovate September 2014 Chris Hoyle & Richard Hurdwell (RHE)
About rFpro Driving simulators TerrainServer Digital Circuit Models info@rfactor-pro.com
Driving simulator software info@rfactor-pro.com
Digital Circuit Models info@rfactor-pro.com
TerrainServer – real-time road surfaces info@rfactor-pro.com
TURNOVER & APPLICATION GROWTH OF rFpro 2014 2014 rFpro NOW USED IN OVER 25 SIMULATOR COMPREHENSIVE DIGITALCIRCUIT INSTALLATIONS WORLDWIDE MODEL LIBRARY OF OVER 50 INCLUDING OEMS AND TRACKS NOW AVAILABLE TIER 1S IN THE USA, JAPAN AND EUROPE Turnover UK £ Millions 2010 2014 TRACK AND HIGHWAY LIDAR SCANNING rFpro BUSINESS 3.5 SERVICE LAUNCHED APPLICATIONS 2008 20% COMMISSIONED MOTOSPORT BY TOP F1 TEAM 2011 80% TERRAINSERVER AUTOMOTIVE LAUNCHED 2009 rFpro BUSINESS APPLICATIONS 10% AUTOMOTIVE 90% MOTORSPORT LiDAR scanning image courtesy 3D Mapping, GmbH info@rfactor-pro.com
rFpro CUSTOMERS “ OEMs AVL ESTIMATES OVER 30 PERCENT COST SAVINGS DEVELOPING DRIVING ATTRIBUTES THROUGH “ FRONTLOADING THE ENGINEERING T1s ACTIVITY ON A SIMULATOR “ Engineering services THE TRIAL OF RFPRO WAS SO PROMISING THAT WE IMMEDIATELY PUT “ IT TO USE IN PRODUCTION-INTENT APPLICATIONS, Simulator facilities Head of Simulation, Ferrari info@rfactor-pro.com
The engineering behind rFpro The advantage of working in F1 for Vehicle Dynamics simulation studies with a human-in-the-loop info@rfactor-pro.com
The engineering behind rFpro Laptime Δ σ (sector Δ ) 3D Stereo video vs mono Video Latency (110-24ms) Video Bandwidth Optically corrected 60 vs 120 Hz Video info@rfactor-pro.com
The engineering behind rFpro Measuring both absolute gain and variance info@rfactor-pro.com
The engineering behind rFpro Importance of Video latency – fastest signal to driver info@rfactor-pro.com
The engineering behind rFpro Measuring Importance of Video bandwidth info@rfactor-pro.com
The engineering behind rFpro Laptime Δ σ (sector Δ ) 3D Stereo video vs mono Video Latency (110-24ms) Video Bandwidth Optically corrected 60 vs 120 Hz Video info@rfactor-pro.com
Leverage your investment in CarMaker Model based Development Hardware integration early in lifecycle Re-introduce the Human test driver – into the Model Based Development Process Test Vehicle Dynamics & ADAS with a human driver Before real hardware exists Ensure ADAS works despite human driver Reducing costs, shortening development cycles, improving quality and increasing the performance of a wide variety of automotive solutions info@rfactor-pro.com
Calibrating CarMaker - Driver-in-the-loop Richard Hurdwell - Concept chassis parameters with representative masses and powertrain info@rfactor-pro.com
Initial calibration - with IPG Driver Steering Pad info@rfactor-pro.com
CarMaker model Driver-In-TheLoop on THE rFpro VEHICLE DYNAMICS PROVING GROUND A FICTITIOUS BUT ENTIRELY REPRESENTATIVE VDPG WITH ALL THE FEATURES OF A REAL FACILITY Results: CarMaker model links directly to rFpro No perceptible phase delay between input, graphics or feedback Driver inputs via G27 / SensoWheel Vehicle difficult to control in enthusiastic Torque feedback CM -> rFpro -> Handwheel manoeuvres info@rfactor-pro.com
Drivability Improvements - Driver-in-the-loop at Proving Ground Needed to Develop - Yaw Damping - Drivability in higher speed manoeuvres By refining - Elasto kinematics - Roll damping - Steering ratio & PAS - Limited Slip Differential info@rfactor-pro.com
Result: - Much improved Drivability Handling Track info@rfactor-pro.com
Investing in CarMaker for Driver-In-The- Loop simulation Thank you – Any Questions? Chris Hoyle & Richard Hurdwell (RHE)
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