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VI-grade is leading the charge in helping its customers simultaneously accelerate the development of their products and the pace of innovation.

How do we do this? By employing a unique human-centric approach to development that combines cutting-edge simulation software, driving simulators and HiL solutions that have proven results in the ultimate goal of achieving virtual sign-off.

Find out how VI-grade can help you win the Zero Prototypes Challenge!
 

VI-grade is making strides in the sustainable transformation of the automotive industry through the global use of our state-of-the-art driving simulators.

By virtually driving up to 9 million kilometers per year, outperforming traditional physical prototypes and eliminating up to 3,500 tires from testing, our commitment to sustainability is evident.

Join us on our journey to move the world toward a more sustainable and prosperous future!

One solution
for every need

Complete
workflow
Our simulators allow adding real-world elements to the environment, making them the most complete engineering tools. Hardware-in-the-Loop components such as real ECUs, radars, and cameras for ADAS applications can be also added to the simulation scenario, resulting in infinite, high-correlation possibilities.
Unique
architecture
Our dynamic simulators are based on a patented concept. The lower part moves on air pads with 3 main actuators or cables, providing a realistic driving experience with redundant movements. The upper part allows for fast response and high frequency, making them particularly suitable for ride & comfort studies.
Open
environment
VI-grade provides a complete set of software packages for our driving simulators, including VI-CarRealTime, VI-WorldSim, and VI-MotionCueing. Through our VI-Certified program, we support interfaces with all major real-time vehicle models, advanced tire models, traffic simulation software, and Hardware-In-the-Loop platforms.

Applications

It’s all about fine tuning your chassis, developing the right balance, selecting the right tires, tuning the transmission, setting up seamless control systems, to achieve the best driver experience.
Design and engineer the sound of your vehicle to meet brand and customer expectations, before building the first prototype.
Test your algorithms and automatic systems in a safe and collaborative environment, to validate ADAS functions integrating software and hardware sensors.
Evaluate your HMI criteria with a real car cockpit and dashboard and develop new interfaces, in a controlled and easy-to-modify environment.
VI-grade driving simulators help put the driver in front of the toughest conditions, in the most realistic and safest way.

Case studies

Our software

The software that enables to maximize the full capability of your driving simulators with comprehensive component control.
A new, user-friendly, fully integrated graphic environment that accelerates vehicle development offline and on Driving Simulators.
A single vehicle model that can be used from concept to sign-off, enabling to accelerate your vehicle development process.

Our software

VI-DriveSim VI-WorldSim VI-CarRealTime
The software that enables to maximize the full capability of your driving simulators with comprehensive component control.
A new, user-friendly, fully integrated graphic environment that accelerates vehicle development offline and on Driving Simulators.
A single vehicle model that can be used from concept to sign-off, enabling to accelerate your vehicle development process.

In the media

11/10/2023
Machine Learning
Source: Tire Technology International
26/06/2023
Automated driving in Italy's 1.000 Miglia rally
Source: Sae.org
21/06/2023
Simulation vs. organizational inertia
Source: Sae.org


2023 ZERO PROTOTYPES Summits

Our main Summit in Udine, Italy targeted 270+ in-person and 800+ online executive-level automotive engineering managers and design experts. The event featured 27 industry-leading speakers and includes application-specific driving simulator sessions and presentations, giving insight into how the automotive industry uses VI-grade's solutions to achieve the "zero prototypes" vision. Attendees also had the opportunity to experience all VI-grade's driving simulators for discipline-oriented applications live and in action.

Our Summit in Novi, MI welcomed more than 150 in-person, executive-level engineering managers and experienced design engineers from the North American automotive industry. Attendees gained insight into how the industry uses VI-grade's solutions to achieve the "zero prototypes" vision. Held at Multimatic's SimCenter, the event gave the opportunity to experience VI-grade's driving simulators, specifically targeted to discipline-oriented applications, live and in action.  

第3回目となるJPサミットは、エンジニアリングマネージャーや経験豊富な設計エンジニアを対象に、業界をリードする講師陣による包括的なアジェンダをご用意しています。参加者は、自動車業界がVIグレードのソリューションをどのように活用して車両開発を加速し、最終的に「試作品ゼロ」のビジョンを達成しているかを学ぶことができます。また、VI-gradeの最新ソリューションをご体験いただけます。

The 3rd edition of our JP Summit targets engineering managers and experienced design engineers with a comprehensive agenda of industry-leading speakers. Attendees will learn how the automotive industry uses VI-grade's solutions to accelerate vehicle development, ultimately achieving the "zero prototypes" vision. The event will be held in Japanese at Shinagawa's conference center and will also offer the chance to experience VI-grade's latest solutions.

首届零物理原型峰会于2023年10月18日在中国烟台招远举行，专门面向中国汽车行业的工程经理和设计师。零物理峰会包括高层演讲、驾驶模拟器以及对使用 VI 级解决方案加速汽车开发的见解。

Our first-ever ZERO PROTOTYPES Summit in China took place on October 18th, 2023 in Zhaoyuan, Yantai and was dedicated to engineering managers and design engineers in the Chinese automotive industry. The event featured top speakers, driving simulators, and insights on using VI-grade's solutions to accelerate vehicle development. 

Our simulators

These are the entry-level driving simulators by VI-grade. They enable to test-drive your vehicle directly from your desk, validating their basic R&H and NVH behavior.
All main features of our driving simulators in a simple cockpit. A simulator for engineers to subjectively and quickly understand handling, ADAS and NVH vehicle behavior.
Built from a real car, our STATIC Simulators allows engineers and test drivers to work together in the development of new vehicle concepts. These simulators are suitable for ADAS, HMI and NVH evaluation.
 
Our actuator-driven family of dynamic simulators aimed to help virtually develop new cars in the lab. These multi-disciplinary tools ensure early, high-quality system integration in the development process.
The newest addition to the DiM family, it enables to go beyond the mechanical barriers of other simulator architectures. These simulators guarantee high adaptability and top-class performances.
Combining Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL), Software-in-the-Loop (SiL) and Model-in-the-Loop (MiL) testing with driving simulator technology accelerates getting to Zero Prototypes.

Our simulators

DESKTOP COMPACT STATIC MID-SIZE DYNAMIC FULL SCALE DYNAMIC XIL PLATFORM
These are the entry-level driving simulators by VI-grade. They enable to test-drive your vehicle directly from your desk, validating their basic R&H and NVH behavior.
All main features of our driving simulators in a simple cockpit. A simulator for engineers to subjectively and quickly understand handling, ADAS and NVH vehicle behavior.
Built from a real car, our STATIC Simulators allows engineers and test drivers to work together in the development of new vehicle concepts. These simulators are suitable for ADAS, HMI and NVH evaluation.
 
Our actuator-driven family of dynamic simulators aimed to help virtually develop new cars in the lab. These multi-disciplinary tools ensure early, high-quality system integration in the development process.
The newest addition to the DiM family, it enables to go beyond the mechanical barriers of other simulator architectures. These simulators guarantee high adaptability and top-class performances.
Combining Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL), Software-in-the-Loop (SiL) and Model-in-the-Loop (MiL) testing with driving simulator technology accelerates getting to Zero Prototypes.

News and events
https://www.vi-grade.com/en/