The Automatic Robot Driver system utilises advanced technology and design techniques to meet the high demand of endurance testing with the precision of control for exhaust emission and performance testing.
The Robot Driver system provides automated control capability for driving vehicles on a chassis dynamometer in a variety of test applications. The modular design and use of carbon fibre materials ensure that the robot is installed in the test vehicle extremely quickly. With an automated learn routine all the vehicle’s driving controls are learnt quickly and effectively. The sophisticated automation system can be fully integrated with our chassis dynamometer control system or as a “Stand Alone” unit providing the user with many benefits including:
The automatic Robot Driver system is designed for control of vehicle gearshift, foot pedals, and ignition functions.
Features include:
The unit is designed for quick and simple installation using modular assembly and no requirement for fixing the actuators to the pedals.
As a result of the Robot Driver’s control capability and flexibility, it provides:
Control may be ‘stand-alone’ or fully integrated with a chassis dynamometer system providing flexible solutions for various test situations. Pedal actuators are available for throttle, clutch and brake – manual, automatic or semi-automatic gearboxes and ignition key actuator. The sophisticated control algorithms ensure accurate control of gear engagement combined with sensitive clutch and throttle balance for optimum driving performance.
Fully automatic set-up capability provides auto-gear position, keyswitch learn, pedal positions and clutch bite point learn. The system has in-built safety protection and automatic emergency shut down in the event of vehicle or system fault.
Important features of the system include: