The DriveSafety DS-600 Research Simulator is a fully integrated, immersive, full-cab, high-fidelity driving simulation system designed for use in ground vehicle research and training applications. The DS-250 is a partial cab, non-immersive, high-fidelity driving simulation system. The DS-100 is a desktop version used primarily as a driving scenario development platform. The simulators reduce the overhead associated with maintaining a dedicated programming or operations support staff.
The simulators are coupled with DriveSafety’s real-time driving simulation software (Vection) and a suite of advanced scenario authoring tools (HyperDrive) to provide the subject-matter experts an environment to create purpose-built driving scenarios and allow subjects to experience the virtual driving world. Researchers create their ideal driving laboratories by leveraging DriveSafety’s extensive library of roads, intersections, vehicles, traffic patterns and landscapes, plus the ability to script specific actions and to collect the desired data.
The DS-600 provides multi-channel audio/visual systems, 180°, 240°, 300° and 360° wraparound display options, full-width automobile cab (driver and passenger seats) based on a Ford Focus passenger car. It includes a full-size windshield, driver and passenger seats, force-feedback steering wheel, center console with gear select and emergency brake, full dash and instrumentation including headlights (normal/hi-beam), turn signals, vent fan control and stereo/CD. It also includes live acceleration and brake pedals, adjustable seat, seat belt, driver response buttons and powered subwoofer, stereo speakers and bass shakers for external driving sounds. The DS-600 also comes with a real-time motion simulation through DriveSafety’s Q-Motion™ platform. Optional six-degree of freedom motion platform is available.
The DS-250 cab provides a high-quality, authentic automotive control environment based on the driving cockpit of a Ford Focus. Standard driver controls and information systems include a live steering wheel with active force feedback, automatic transmission gear select, turn signals, analogue speedometer, gas and brake pedals, driver response input buttons, vent fan control and stereo/CD player. Tilt steering wheel and adjustable driver seat are standard, along with a functional seatbelt. The system includes digital audio simulation of the sounds of driving with a powered subwoofer, stereo speakers and bass shakers.
The DS-100 is used as more compact, desktop simulator or as a development environment for the DS-600. Many DS-600 owners use the single-channel DS-100 for their scenario development and testing so they do not need to power-on the multi-channel DS-600. The DS-100 is based on a LogiTech gaming wheel and pedal assembly. It is fitted with one-to-three LCD or plasma displays from 20 inches to 46 inches.
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Visual Channels |
Immersion |
Field of View |
Key Software |
| Research Simulators |
| DS-605 |
5 |
Full |
180° |
Vection & HyperDrive |
| DS-606 |
6 |
Full |
240° |
Vection & HyperDrive |
| DS-607 |
7 |
Full |
300° |
Vection & HyperDrive |
| DS-608 |
8 |
Full |
360° |
Vection & HyperDrive |
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| DS-250 |
3 |
Partial |
65° |
Vection & HyperDrive |
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| DS-101 |
1 |
Partial |
54° |
Vection & HyperDrive |
| DS-103 |
3 |
Partial |
65° |
Vection & HyperDrive |
DS-600c Hardware Specifications
- DS-600 Cab - Ford Focus cab includes windscreen, roof, driver and passenger doors, driver and passenger seats, driver seat belt, all standard dash instrumentation and driver controls, steering wheel torque feedback and response buttons, 3 rear-view mirrors (two exterior/side and center) with integrated LDCs, audio system with speakers, 2 vibration transducers with amp, passive brake and accelerator feel.
- Q-Motion™ - onset motion platform provides hybrid inertial cues combining ±2.5 degree pitch and 5” (12.7cm) longitudinal motion for DS-600c Cab.
- Vection™ Host Computer - dedicated for the Vection™ real-time simulation software. One required per simulator.
- Visual Channel Computers - systems to drive the audio/visual outputs to the display screens and rear-view mirrors; (5) computers required for 180º displays, (6) for 240º displays, (7) for 300º displays and (8) for 360º displays.
- Dashboard Console - system for the operator console used for loading virtual drives onto the simulator.
- HyperDrive Computer - system for the HyperDrive Authoring Suite™ used for creating virtual drives and data collection.
- Screen Display Systems - 180°, 240°, 300° and 360° steel frame screen display system options with (3) 70-inch panels for 180º displays (4 for 240º, 5 for 300º and 6 for 360º), (2) 24-inch side panels, display projector mounts.
- Projectors - front and multi-side, mini-dome projection display system consisting of 3 projectors for 180º displays (4 for 240º, 5 for 300º and 6 for 360º) which use aspheric mirror technology, hung from the display system’s projector mounts.
- Miscellaneous – computer rack, gigabit Ethernet network switch, UPS, and cabling.
- Models – DS-605 (5 channels), DS-606 (6 channels), DS-607 (7 channels), DS-608 (8 channels)
DS-600 Physical Specification
- Dimensions - 14’ (4.3m) width x 10’ (3m) depth x 9’ (2.7m) height for 180º displays; (3’ (2.7m) deeper for 240º, 300º and 360º displays).
- Weight ~ 1700 lbs (771kg) for complete 180º display system; add 200 lbs (91kg) for 240º display and 400 lbs (181kg) 300º display, and 600 lbs (272kg) 360º display.
- Power - (2) dedicated 20Amp 115Volt AC circuits; (3) for 240°, 300° and 360° display configurations; each with its own circuit breaker.
- Temperature - 50°F to 104°F (10°C to 40°C); 70° F / 21° C or lower is recommended; independent A/C control recommended.
- Lighting - ability to control the lighting in the room, ideally with dimmer switches.
- Noise - ability to limit ambient noise so the patient will not be distracted (a standalone room is ideal).
- Cab Dimensions: 70” (178 cm) wide x 75” (190 cm) long x 68” (173 cm) high. Ideally, a double door 70” (178 cm) wide is required. However, the cab can be delivered in sections and installed through a smaller, single door (there is an extra charge for packing and on-site assembly because it takes about two extra days of labor).
DS-600 Software Specifications
- Vection Real-Time Simulation Software - (1) Host system license required; (5) Channel systems licenses required for 180° displays, (6) licenses for 240°, (7) for 300° and (8) for 360° displays.
- HyperDrive Authoring Suite - (1) primary license required; optional secondary licenses for multiple workstations.
- DashBoard Management Console - (1) license required for DS-600.
DS-250
DS-250 Hardware Specifications
- Cab – single-seat cockpit based on the Ford Focus with dash and full instrumentation including analog speedometer, turn signals and headlight switch including hi-beam, gear select and emergency brake, adjustable cloth seat with seat belt, sound system with CD player, steering wheel torque feedback and response buttons, vibration transducer/bass shaker, passive brake and accelerator feel.
- Display – a triple-screen display using three 20-inch panels for a 65 degree FOV. FOV compression allows the rendered scene to easily accommodate a 90 degree horizontal view. Head-up display rearview mirror.
- Vection Host Computer – (1) dedicated for the Vection real-time simulation software.
- Visual Channel Computer – (1) or (3) systems to drive the audio/visual outputs to the driver display screen(s).
- DashBoard Management Console – simulator operations workstation.
- HyperDrive Computer (optional) – workstation for the HyperDrive Authoring Suite; can operate on the DashBoard workstation or separate workstation.
- Miscellaneous – computer rack, gigabit Ethernet network switch, UPS, and cabling.
- Model – DS-250 (3 channels)
DS-250 Physical Specifications
- Dimensions - 32” x 85” (0.81m x 2.03m). It is designed to fit through a standard, 34 inches (0.86 meters) single-width access door. Recessed wheels allow it to be moved.
- Weight - approximately 500 lbs (227 kg).
- Power - (1) dedicated 20 amp 110/120 volt power circuit (ideally with its own circuit breaker).
- Temperature - 50°F to 104°F (10°C to 40°C) operating environment; 70° F / 21° C or lower is recommended; independent A/C control recommended for the room housing the DS-250.
- Lighting - ability to control the lighting in the room, ideally with dimmer switches.
- Noise - ability to limit ambient noise so the patient will not be distracted (a standalone room is ideal).
DS-250 Software Specifications
- Vection Real-Time Simulation Software - (1) Host system software and license required; (3) channel system software and licenses required.
- HyperDrive Authoring Suite - (1) primary license required; optional secondary licenses for multiple workstations.
- DashBoard Management Console - (1) license required for DS-250.
- CDS Management Console - (1) license (optional).
- CDS Scearios (optional)n
DS-100 Hardware Specifications
- Vection Host Computer - dedicated for the Vection real-time simulation software; (1) required.
- Visual Channel Computers - system to drive the audio/visual output to the display screen or monitor; (1) required (3-channel option available).
- HyperDrive Computer - dedicated system for the HyperDrive Authoring Suite; (1) required.
- Screen Display System – (1) 20-24” flat panel monitor or 46” plasma or LCD widescreen options; (1) required (3-channel option available).
- Steering Wheel and Pedals - 900° rotation, force feedback, gas and brake pedals; (1) required.
- Miscellaneous – computer rack, gigabit Ethernet network switch, UPS, and cabling.
- Models – DS-101 (1 channel), DS-103 (3 channels)
DS-100c Physical Specifications
- Dimensions - desktop set-up requires space (rack) for (3) desktop computers (host, channel and HyperDrive/DashBoard), 1 or 3 monitors, and steering wheel and pedals.
- Weight ~ 250 lbs (113kg); 400 lbs (181kg) for 3-channel configuration.
- Power - (1) 20Amp 115Volt AC circuit (ideally with its own circuit breaker).
- Temperature - 50°F to 104°F (10°C to 40°C); 70° F / 21° C or lower is recommended; independent A/C control recommended for the room housing the DS-100.
- Lighting - ability to control the lighting in the room, ideally with dimmer switches.
- Noise - ability to limit ambient noise so the patient will not be distracted (a standalone room is ideal).
DS-100c Software Specifications
- Vection Real-Time Simulation Software - (1) Host system license required; (1) channel system license required ( a (3) channel version available).
- HyperDrive Authoring Suite - (1) primary license required; optional secondary licenses for multiple workstations.
- DashBoard Management Console - (1) license required for DS-100.