Telerobotics and Applications 
Projects Driving Simulator
Projects Driving Simulator
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The kinesthetic platform, originally designed for driving simulators, is still used for this purpose. Driving simulators can be used for entertainment, training but also for research activities. Currently it is used for studying human factors in driving activities. With a driving simulator it is possible to simulate extreme driving situations with variable atmospheric conditions (dusk, fog, rain, snow, night, etc) and external factors (like distractions, secondary activities as mobile phone manipulation, etc), without the risk of a real driving situation and with easier data monitoring and acquisition. Two driving environments are used: urban and open road. The urban environment has traffic network simulation including traffic vehicles and traffic lights. Both simulators are easily extendible and adaptable to new experiment requirements. The vehicle behavior is fully editable and can simulate any kind of four-wheel vehicle, including fuel engine and electric motor vehicles. Related publications
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