On behalf of several OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturer), we are producing driving simulators for the investigation of steering systems. The core of these simulators is a highly dynamic drive, which was specially developed in-house, for simulating torque moments. Via direct drive, very low to extremely high steering moments in the frequency range from 0 to 200 Hz can be transmitted instantly, without play.

The application area is the subjective evaluation of innovative steering technologies, steering assist functions and steering tuning (‘steering feel’). The steering simulator can be coupled via Ethernet, CAN, or in an analog manner with any standard real-time simulation computer or rapid prototyping system on which the operator implements his steering functions.