Daimler sources motion system and software from Moog

Moog Industrial Group, a division of Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B) is a market leader which provides high-performance flight simulation and leading-edge testing systems to the automotive and aerospace markets. The company has extended its portfolio by providing the high-dynamic motion control system portion of the new Daimler AG driving simulator.

The system is installed at Daimler’s new driving simulator center, which is part of the Mercedes-Benz Technology Center in Sindelfingen, Germany.

The new driving simulator center in Sindelfingen consists of various types of simulators, all optimized for specific test situations including research, assessment and training. It includes fixed base driving simulators and a ride along with comfort simulator previously delivered by Moog. The driving simulator is an integral part of research and development activities.

The Moog electrical motion base comprises of six moveable supporting legs, it also has six degrees of freedom (DOF). Out of which the top platform moves in three directions, x,y and z as well as rotates in three axes(pitch,roll and yaw). The motion system is mounted on the lateral rail that adds the simulation of lane changes which a hexapod is not capable of simulating on its own. The Moog motion system is driven along the rail using linear motors.

A Mercedes-benz car model is present inside the dome where the test drivers sit and view a 360° projection screen showing real-life traffic scenes, with moving pedestrians, oncoming traffic and buildings.

The Moog real-time software controlls the complete motion system of the hexapad and lateral rail. The Daimler vehicle models calculate position, velocity and acceleration data from driver's input to the pedals and steering wheel. Moog software translates this information to movements in the hexapod and lateral rail to ensure the driver’s sensory expectations are matched.

Whatever projections the driver sees on the dome, it is matched by what he or she feels through the movement of the car generated by the hexapod and rail. With its high speed electric motion system on a twelve-meter (39.37 ft) long rail for transverse movements and 360° screen, the dynamic simulator is the most advanced in the automobile industry. The system also features leading-edge energy efficient technology.

The new high dynamic electrical motion system is especially designed for both high performance and realistic drive assessment with expert drivers.

The Moog motion system is mounted on a 12 meter (39.37 ft) long axis for large-scale linear motion. A quasi static 90 degrees turn table inside the dome enables use of the lateral rail for both lateral and longitudinal motions.The new dynamic driving simulator helps inducing an improved longitudinal motion sensation for almost all possible acceleration and declaration scenarios.

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