VI-grade Launches New HexaRev Simulator - The Next Leap in Driver-in-the-Loop Full Spectrum Simulation
Udine, Italy, Jun 4th, 2025 – VI-grade, the global provider of human-centric simulation-driven vehicle development solutions, today announced the official launch of HexaRev, its latest and most advanced Driver-in-the-Loop (DiL) motion platform. The HexaRev was exclusively unveiled in May at the 2025 ZERO PROTOTYPES Summit (ZPS2025), held at VI-grade’s SimCenter in Udine, Italy.
HexaRev represents a new benchmark in simulation-led development and is a significant technological milestone in VI-grade’s Full Spectrum Simulator (FSS) product family, redefining the boundaries of motion realism and immersive simulation. With a revolutionary new mechanical architecture and direct-drive design, HexaRev delivers unprecedented fidelity, system responsiveness, and motion efficiency, making it the most advanced 6-degree-of-freedom (6-DoF) simulator ever developed by VI-grade.
“The launch of HexaRev marks a major step forward in simulation realism,” said Dave Bogema, Senior Director, Product Management at VI-grade. “With its innovative mechanical simplicity and unmatched motion performance, HexaRev delivers a whole new level of immersion for vehicle development teams around the world. It’s not just a motion platform, it’s the new benchmark for Driver-in-the-Loop simulation.”
Redefining Motion in Driver-in-the-Loop Simulation
HexaRev is a high-performance 6-DoF platform designed to overcome the limitations of traditional hexapod-based motion systems. While conventional designs suffer from restricted motion envelopes during multi-axis input, HexaRev introduces a new mechanical and kinematic concept that dramatically expands usable motion during complex, combined maneuvers.
This breakthrough enables development teams to evaluate vehicle behavior in highly dynamic scenarios, such as braking while cornering or acceleration through a chicane, with greater realism and accuracy.
Key highlights include:
HexaRev + Hyperdock: Full-Spectrum Simulation, Redefined
When combined with VI-grade’s Hyperdock, the HexaRev platform transforms into a Full Spectrum Simulator (FSS), capable of delivering synchronized motion, vibration, and sound for a complete sensory experience. The full HexaRev FSS configuration offers:
A New Standard for Simulation-Led Development
HexaRev joins the VI-grade Full Spectrum Simulator family alongside the Compact FSS (launched in 2023) and DiM FSS (2024), forming a comprehensive portfolio of simulation solutions tailored to a wide range of applications. From vehicle dynamics and ride comfort to NVH, ADAS, and HMI evaluation, HexaRev is engineered to deliver the highest levels of immersion and precision for virtual vehicle development. Its debut at ZPS2025 attracted top industry leaders, engineers, and simulation specialists, all eager to experience the next leap in DiL technology.
To see HexaRev in action at VI-grade’s SimCenter in Udine, Italy, contact our team to learn how this advanced solution can support your vehicle development process.
HexaRev represents a new benchmark in simulation-led development and is a significant technological milestone in VI-grade’s Full Spectrum Simulator (FSS) product family, redefining the boundaries of motion realism and immersive simulation. With a revolutionary new mechanical architecture and direct-drive design, HexaRev delivers unprecedented fidelity, system responsiveness, and motion efficiency, making it the most advanced 6-degree-of-freedom (6-DoF) simulator ever developed by VI-grade.
“The launch of HexaRev marks a major step forward in simulation realism,” said Dave Bogema, Senior Director, Product Management at VI-grade. “With its innovative mechanical simplicity and unmatched motion performance, HexaRev delivers a whole new level of immersion for vehicle development teams around the world. It’s not just a motion platform, it’s the new benchmark for Driver-in-the-Loop simulation.”
Redefining Motion in Driver-in-the-Loop Simulation
HexaRev is a high-performance 6-DoF platform designed to overcome the limitations of traditional hexapod-based motion systems. While conventional designs suffer from restricted motion envelopes during multi-axis input, HexaRev introduces a new mechanical and kinematic concept that dramatically expands usable motion during complex, combined maneuvers.
This breakthrough enables development teams to evaluate vehicle behavior in highly dynamic scenarios, such as braking while cornering or acceleration through a chicane, with greater realism and accuracy.
Key highlights include:
- Approx. 50% improvement in motion envelope-to-footprint efficiency over traditional hexapods
- Direct drive architecture with no belts, gears, or ball screws, resulting in low latency and virtually zero mechanical noise or parasitic vibration
- Mechanical simplicity that increases reliability and minimizes maintenance
HexaRev + Hyperdock: Full-Spectrum Simulation, Redefined
When combined with VI-grade’s Hyperdock, the HexaRev platform transforms into a Full Spectrum Simulator (FSS), capable of delivering synchronized motion, vibration, and sound for a complete sensory experience. The full HexaRev FSS configuration offers:
- Motion: Accurate, real-time 6-DoF vehicle movement
- Vibration: 7-DoF high-frequency tactile feedback at key driver touchpoints, replicating road texture, engine behavior, and chassis harmonics
- Sound: Immersive acoustic rendering delivered through cockpit speakers or headphones
A New Standard for Simulation-Led Development
HexaRev joins the VI-grade Full Spectrum Simulator family alongside the Compact FSS (launched in 2023) and DiM FSS (2024), forming a comprehensive portfolio of simulation solutions tailored to a wide range of applications. From vehicle dynamics and ride comfort to NVH, ADAS, and HMI evaluation, HexaRev is engineered to deliver the highest levels of immersion and precision for virtual vehicle development. Its debut at ZPS2025 attracted top industry leaders, engineers, and simulation specialists, all eager to experience the next leap in DiL technology.
To see HexaRev in action at VI-grade’s SimCenter in Udine, Italy, contact our team to learn how this advanced solution can support your vehicle development process.
German version available here