Udine, Italy, July 18th , 2024 – VI-grade, the global provider of human-centric simulation-driven vehicle development solutions, today announced the launch of its groundbreaking VI-grade Virtual Proving Ground for VI-WorldSim.
The VI-grade Virtual Proving Ground is a comprehensive digital testing facility, meticulously designed to meet the diverse needs of automotive engineers and researchers. With its vast array of features and testing scenarios, it promises to significantly reduce development time and costs while enhancing the overall quality and safety of vehicles.
Key features of the VI-grade Virtual Proving Ground include:
High-speed Ring: An 8.6 km track with four lanes and a maximum banking angle of 11 degrees, perfect for high-speed testing and aerodynamic evaluations.
EU/USA Highways: A 2 km stretch simulating both European and American highway conditions, enabling cross-market vehicle development.
Specialized Testing Areas: Including ride lanes with various surface types, a 3.2 km handling track, a 1.15 km rally track, and a 2.4 km country road based on real-world laser scan data.
ADAS Testing: A dedicated area for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems evaluation, crucial for the development of autonomous and semi-autonomous vehicles.
Diverse Road Conditions: Featuring ramps with varying gradients, event lanes with different surface irregularities, and specialized areas for split friction coefficient testing and wet condition simulations.
"The VI-grade Virtual Proving Ground represents a significative advancement in virtual vehicle development," said Dave Bogema, Senior Director of Product Management, VI-grade. "By providing a comprehensive, highly realistic testing environment, we're enabling our clients to push the boundaries of innovation while significantly reducing the time and resources typically required for physical prototyping and testing."
The VI-grade Virtual Proving Ground is fully integrated with VI-WorldSim, the company's advanced simulation software, allowing for seamless implementation into existing development workflows. This integration ensures that automotive companies can leverage their current investments in VI-grade technologies while accessing this cutting-edge virtual proving ground.
The launch of the VI-grade Virtual Proving Ground comes at a critical time for the automotive industry, as manufacturers face increasing pressure to develop safer, more efficient, and technologically advanced vehicles in shorter timeframes. This virtual environment is expected to play a crucial role in meeting these challenges head-on.
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