Renault Group Leads in Immersive Digital Simulation Technology
Renault Group Unveils Immersive Simulation Centre for Software Defined Vehicles
Renault Group has taken a significant step forward in the development of Software Defined Vehicles with the inauguration of a 2,300 m² building dedicated to driving and immersive simulation. The new centre houses most of Renault Group's tools and expertise for vehicle development.
At the heart of the centre is the company's co-developed exceptional simulator, ROADS. This innovative tool offers a 360° phygital immersion, allowing engineers to immerse themselves in a digital vehicle without the need for physical prototypes. ROADS is mounted on powerful cylinders and slides on rails measuring 25 meters by 25 meters, with a weight of 90 tons and accelerations of 1 G on each axis.
The simulator is owned by the company smarttrass, which develops software platforms with innovative 3D design methods for infrastructure projects such as roads. ROADS has evolved to integrate more parameters such as other vehicles on the road, road surface conditions, weather, reflections, and even life on board, such as driver physiological data.
The integration of the digital twin allows simulation to intervene during the vehicle's series life, enabling the development and testing of updates or new features in safety. The digital twin, a digital double that combines the characteristics of a vehicle, road behaviour, driver assistance systems, and embedded software, is a crucial component of the Software Defined Vehicle.
More than 70 engineers are based at the new immersive simulation centre. Some of them are dedicated to the Scenario Factory, which digitally reproduces real or imaginary roads. ROADS is capable of reproducing the dynamic behaviour of any vehicle in various conditions, including road type, traffic density, weather, and lighting.
AV Simulation, a joint-venture, develops driving simulators and the driving simulation software SCANeR©. These simulators have evolved to offer a precision that reduces development costs by reducing the need for physical prototypes. Real drivers can take their place on board the digital twin in ROADS to ensure the behaviour of the developing vehicle meets customer expectations.
Massive simulations performed in the Cloud test the digital twin in millions of road situations. This technology is a game-changer in the automotive industry, as it allows for extensive testing without the need for extensive physical resources.
For over 25 years, Renault Group has been a pioneer in numerical simulation for vehicle performance, HMI, safety functions, and driver behaviour studies. This new centre is a testament to their continued commitment to innovation and pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the field of automotive technology.
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