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Mixed-reality Driving Simulator for Evaluating Vehicle Functions

  • 01-01-2026
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Discover how Volkswagen's dynamic driving simulator leverages mixed-reality technology to revolutionize vehicle function evaluation. This advanced simulator combines virtual reality with real-time footage to create a highly immersive and accurate driving experience. The text delves into the simulator's setup, featuring a variable mock-up with adjustable components like the steering wheel, seat, and pedals, allowing for precise ergonomic adjustments. It also explores the challenges of user acceptance in traditional VR simulators and how mixed reality resolves these issues, particularly in evaluating human-machine interface (HMI) systems. The simulator's software architecture, which integrates real-time simulation and synchronization of various components, is also discussed. The text concludes by highlighting the simulator's potential for future studies on driver assistance systems and its role in enhancing the overall driving experience.

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Title
Mixed-reality Driving Simulator for Evaluating Vehicle Functions
Authors
Alexander Kroys
Cagdas Tekcan
Rainer Stark
Publication date
01-01-2026
Publisher
Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden
Published in
MTZ worldwide / Issue 1/2026
Electronic ISSN: 2192-9114
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s38313-025-2151-1
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