An advanced Driver-in-the-Loop (DiL) simulator will combine virtual vehicle dynamics with physical propulsion hardware at the Bristol and Bath Science Park, supporting faster development for motorsport, automotive and wider transportation customers.
IAAPS will integrate an Ansible Motion Delta S2 simulator with its 1,800 kW four-wheel-drive powertrain test facility, bringing simulated vehicle behaviour, human driver inputs and physical powertrain hardware together within a single real-time development environment.
The new DiL simulator will enable customers to evaluate the dynamic interactions between the driver, propulsion system and vehicle systems. Complex development and validation work can begin earlier, helping to reduce technical risk, physical prototype testing requirements and overall development time.
The simulator has already supported race preparation involving F1 Academy driver Rachel Robertson. IAAPS is now engaging with organisations across motorsport, automotive and the wider transportation sector to realise the capability’s broader potential.
For motorsport customers, the simulator supports vehicle setup optimisation, calibration, strategy development and scenario testing. Drivers can also use the platform for track familiarisation, race procedure practice, coaching and consistency training.
By evaluating more options before arriving at the circuit, teams and drivers can make better engineering decisions while reducing their use of valuable track time, tyres and vehicle mileage. The controlled environment can also help develop driver confidence and improve communication between drivers and engineers.
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