Case Study: Applus+ IDIADA enhances driving simulator realism and efficiency with Hexagon Adams Real Time

Enhancing the driving simulator experience with Adams Real Time

Applus+ IDIADA, a global partner to the automotive industry, faced a challenge in efficiently creating high-fidelity models for its driving simulators. Their existing process of converting complex vehicle models into Reduced Order Models was time-consuming, taking 2-3 days of manual work, and resulted in a slight loss of realism and flexibility. They partnered with Hexagon to find a better solution using its Adams Real Time software.

Hexagon's Adams Real Time solution allowed IDIADA to use its original, high-fidelity Adams models directly on the driving simulator without simplification. This eliminated the lengthy conversion process, enabled on-the-spot tuning of vehicle components in minutes, and provided a significantly more realistic driving experience, particularly for steering and ride comfort. The solution from Hexagon delivered substantial time savings and greater agility, allowing IDIADA to make faster, more informed design decisions for its clients.

Applus+ IDIADA

Guido Tosolin

Senior Manager Vehicle Dynamics