Our real-world driving simulator — a modular, reconfigurable interior buck, based on a GM sedan — allows us to easily and rapidly change controls and parts to test out concepts. The beauty of this buck's design, based on our very first simulator, is that it can swap out production and 3D-printed interior surfaces and controls, and match production vehicles in H-Point and Ergonomics. The buck is designed such that we can switch interiors, from sedan to SUV, with corresponding interior components, in about an hour or so. Coupled with a 55" transparent OLED display with multi-touch capabilities, we can simulate an entire head-up display (HUD) windshield. Further, we can conduct a driving simulation with the buck and monitor the driver using eye tracking, biometric sensing, and time-to-task (performance) monitoring. 

We recently built a 2-axis motion control simulator for the dynamic modeling of hover bikes, motorcycles, bicycles, and scooters. This motion control simulator can mimic the movements of two-wheeled vehicles or drones with ease, traversing over 120° in just 2 seconds. By understanding the dynamics of a two-wheeled vehicle (motorcycle), the lab can devise better control systems that improve rider safety and human performance.