Controlling a vehicle’s clutch pedal with high precision and repeatability, tightly coordinated with the throttle and gear changer. The Clutch Robot is part of our solution for automating gear changes and pull away in any vehicle with manual transmission.
Designed to complement the CBAR pedal robot range, our Clutch Robot offers precise control over position and pedal speed, with fully customisable clutch and declutch profiles. This advanced system enables manual-gearshift vehicles to be operated robotically, accommodating both driver-onboard and driverless applications. The Clutch Robot delivers precise servocontrol for accurate and repeatable position inputs.
The Clutch Robot integrates seamlessly with the Gearchange Robot for use in manual transmissions, and allows the vehicle to accelerate from stationary, stop and reverse. Manoeuvres are programmed using Robot Controller (RC) Software, which seamlessly manages the planning, execution, and review of track tests using our driving robots. With RC Software, control of clutch bite points and pull away rates is easily learned by the robot and can be combined with CAN RPM feedback to give excellent, smooth control.
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A compact and versatile robot, the CBAR 600 offers precision, reliability, and efficiency.
With its floor mounted actuator design, the Combined Brake and Accelerator Robot (CBAR) 600 can perform vehicle speed control tests with precision, reliability, and efficiency. Whether you need to comply with NCAP requirements, evaluate pedal feel, or explore new possibilities with driverless testing, the CBAR 600 provides accurate control of vehicle speed making it a perfect choice for any test that requires accurate, repeatable speed control.
Being controllable, versatile and user-friendly, the CBAR 600 can rapidly apply either the brake or accelerator pedals of most vehicles, and it can be easily configured and controlled with our RC Software, which offers predefined templates for for C-NCAP, Euro NCAP, JNCAP, NHTSA test scenarios and UN requirements, as well as custom options. The CBAR 600 can also be upgraded for driverless testing, and when combined with any of our steering robots the CBAR 600 becomes ideal for path following, vehicle dynamics, or brake assist testing.
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A powerful and reliable robot, the CBAR 1000 can perform various brake and speed control tests.
Where more brake force is needed, the Combined Brake and Accelerator Robot (CBAR) 1000 – the big brother of the CBAR 600 – has enough power for aggressive brake testing. The CBAR 1000 has been specifically designed for high-performance vehicles that require high brake forces and high pedal speeds, delivering up to 1300 N of brake force and 800 mm/s of pedal speed. With the addition of an optional safety brake, the CBAR 1000 can be used for driverless applications.
This pedal robot is also suitable for general speed control use and ADAS testing, and like the CBAR 600, the CBAR 1000 shares a floor mounted actuator design and can also be easily configured and controlled with our RC Software, which offers predefined templates for for C-NCAP, Euro NCAP, JNCAP, NHTSA test scenarios and UN requirements, as well as custom options. Not only does this functionality save time and effort for the operator but also gives more flexibility and control over test criteria.
With a 1300 N max brake force, the CBAR 1000 robot is a powerful robot for brake tests and speed control.
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Designed for remote, automated control of manual and auto transmissions, the gearchange robot enhances the capability of your driving robots, creating new testing possibilities.
The Gearchange Robot enables automated control of a vehicle’s gear selector, enhancing options for driverless vehicle control. The robot can be used with automatic and manual gearboxes, selecting drive, reverse or individual gears. It can also be used for tests with a human driver onboard or for laboratory test work. Our RC software automatically coordinates the motion of the clutch, gear change, and throttle actuators to give smooth gear transitions. In vehicles with manual gearboxes, it can either act as a pseudo automatic selector – changing gear according to speed and throttle inputs, or it can follow a defined gear sequence.
With the Gearchange Robot’s ability to change gears in a manual or switch modes in an automatic, driverless robots can do even more of the work for you and complete more realistic test cycles. Some of the applications of gearshift robots include testing the effects of reversing into a pothole or other obstacles (reverse misuse), testing the durability of the gearbox and clutch by repeatedly reversing and turning on an incline (the ‘driveway test’), and testing the advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) of manual vehicles that need to follow a predefined speed profile. By using gearchange robots, you can reduce the human intervention and error in your testing process and achieve more realistic and reliable results.
*Note: Stroke is typically limited by spherical joint angle. Larger linear strokes may be accommodated on vehicles where the angular movement of the gear lever is less
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An essential tool for developing and testing driver assistance technology.
Perfect for testing lane keeping assist or adaptive cruise control systems, the GST 100 is capable of a maximum speed of 100 km/h. A self-propelled platform, the GST 100 is designed to carry the Soft Car 360 impactable vehicle target, which separates into lightweight parts on impact, avoiding damage to the test vehicle. Using our proven path following technology, the GST 100 offers unbeatable position and speed accuracy.
The GST 100 can operate using our telemetry systems, together with our powerful Synchro software. This allows perfect synchronisation with your test vehicle, whether driven by robots or a human driver. Multiple tracker objects can also be synchronised with the subject vehicle, allowing complex ADAS scenarios to be created. We’ve also designed the GST 100 so that the onboard batteries will power it for a full day of testing – so there’s no need to swap battery packs.
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Revolutionising your VRU testing with 360-degree mobility.
The latest addition to the LaunchPad range, the LaunchPad Spin is a third-generation platform that brings new levels of manoeuvrability to VRU testing. Developed to replicate challenging urban scenarios, its turn‑on‑the‑spot, single-wheel steering gives it the ability to rotate 360 degrees in an instant, so your testing can closely replicate the rapid changes in direction that are common to real-world pedestrian behaviour. Plus, its top speed of 30 km/h also makes it capable of testing scenarios involving cyclists and standing e-scooters.
The LaunchPad Spin is a vital tool to enable your development programme to make the jump from basic regulatory testing of ADAS functionality to the sophisticated perception and classification required by autonomous systems. Compatible with the Soft Pedestrian 360, the LaunchPad Spin is future-proofed for increasingly sophisticated ADAS testing and development.
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The LaunchPad 80 is our fastest and most versatile VRU test platform, capable of realistic highway-speed ADAS testing with motorcycle test objects, as well as test scenarios with pedestrian and cyclist targets.
The LaunchPad 80 is the ultimate platform for realistic and reliable testing with motorcycle test objects. It can reach speeds of up to 80 km/h and brake at 0.6 g, simulating the dynamic behaviour of a real motorcycle and complies with the 2023 Euro NCAP AEB/LSS protocols, which require high-speed ADAS testing with motorcycle targets. The LaunchPad 80 platform is also certified by Euro NCAP and works seamlessly with the Soft Motorcycle 360, a realistic and durable motorcycle surrogate target. Together with our RC software, they form a complete and integrated solution for Euro NCAP motorcycle test scenarios, ensuring accurate and repeatable results.
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A compact and versatile platform that simulates the movement of a variety of VRUs for ADAS and AV testing.
The LaunchPad 50 and LaunchPad 60 are mid-speed platforms designed to carry Vulnerable Road User (VRU) targets for ADAS and AV development and testing. With precise speed control and full path following capability, the LaunchPad can be used with pedestrian, cyclist, moped and motorcycle dummies. With top speeds of 50 km/h and 60 km/h respectively the products are ideal for creating and testing realistic urban scenarios.
Our advanced Synchro control capabilities allow the LaunchPad’s motion to be accurately synchronised with the vehicle under test and other ADAS targets.
The LaunchPad 50/60 not only supports precision straight-line movement, it can also be used for complex path following tests.
| LaunchPad 50 | LaunchPad 60 | |
|---|---|---|
L, W, H |
917 x 875 x 65mm |
917 x 875 x 65mm |
Weight (approx.) |
40 kg |
40 kg |
| LaunchPad 50 | LaunchPad 60 | |
|---|---|---|
Weather resistance |
Fully sealed electronics, waterproof to IP67 |
Fully sealed electronics, waterproof to IP67 |
Maximum speed (with target) |
50 km/h |
60 km/h |
Maximum acceleration |
2.5m/s2 (excluding target) |
4m/s2 (excluding target) |
Payload |
Pedestrian, cyclist, motorbike, moped, animal. Maximum 15 kg |
Pedestrian, cyclist, motorbike, moped, animal. Maximum 15 kg |
| LaunchPad 50 | LaunchPad 60 | |
|---|---|---|
Euro NCAP TB 029 |
Yes |
Yes |
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A cost-effective solution for VRU testing that enhances the safety, efficiency and repeatability of vehicle testing.
The SPT platform is a portable belt propulsion mechanism that can simulate the movement of pedestrians or cyclists in front of or parallel to a vehicle. Using our Synchro technology, it plays out NCAP and custom test scenarios accurately and consistently. Scenarios are programmed using Robot Controller (RC) Software, which seamlessly manages the planning, execution, and review of track tests. RC comes with special groups, a library of predefined scenarios to speed up NCAP testing.
The SPT system is ideal for testing the performance of Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) systems.
The SPT can carry different types of dummies and has a single-belt option for motion parallel to the subject vehicle. SPT models can specified with a dedicated electric motor or connected to a customer’s existing steering robot to provide smooth and precise motion.
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A next-generation pedestrian ADAS target providing unrivalled realism, durability, and vehicle protection.
Developed by DRI, the Soft Pedestrian 360 reimagines the VRU pedestrian target, and its design has been carefully considered to reduce lifespan cost, minimise damage to test vehicles and improve realism. By using the Soft Pedestrian 360 target, the automotive industry can more accurately test the safety of their vehicles and ensure they are future-proofed for increasingly demanding ADAS testing and development activities.
The Soft Pedestrian 360 is available in both adult and child variants, and compatible with the SPT and all our LaunchPad models, including the LaunchPad Spin.
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Configurable to allow active articulation of the knee, hip, shoulder and neck, the Soft Pedestrian 360 has been designed with improved sensor perception and categorisation in mind. Its “step-in-sync” gait is automatically synchronised with the target’s position, speed and acceleration, avoiding the “Flintstoning” phenomenon.
Operators can enjoy increased testing flexibility, as the articulating arms and head can be swapped for static units or changed to increase the variety of testing. Whether conducting NCAP tests or development work, the Soft Pedestrian 360 is a cost-effective and efficient solution for ADAS testing.
Compatible with our LaunchPad target range, the Soft Pedestrian 360 takes pedestrian target testing to a new level with its focus on four key areas: realism, durability, damage minimisation, and configurability.
| Adult | Child | |
|---|---|---|
Height |
1800 mm |
1154 mm |
Shoulder width |
500 mm |
308 mm |
Weight |
6 kg (fully articulated) |
2.6 kg |
| Adult | Child | |
|---|---|---|
Maximum collision speed |
80 km/h |
60 km/h |
| Adult | Child | |
|---|---|---|
Ultrasonic |
Yes |
Yes |
Mono/stereo camera |
Yes |
Yes |
Lidar |
Yes |
Yes |
Radar |
Yes |
Yes |
Near infrared |
Yes |
Yes |
| Adult | Child | |
|---|---|---|
Full |
Hip, knee, shoulder, neck |
– |
Standard |
Hip, knee, shoulder |
– |
Basic |
Hip, knee |
Hip, knee |
| Adult | Child | |
|---|---|---|
Euro NCAP TB 029 |
Yes |
In progress |
ISO 19206-2 |
Yes |
Yes |
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