Driving simulation software is a type of software that simulates various aspects of driving, such as traffic, road conditions, vehicle dynamics and driver behaviour. Driving simulation software can be used for driver training and education, as well as for research and development of new technologies and systems for safer and more efficient driving.
An example of driving simulation software is eXpanSIM, developed by the Polish-based company Raving Bots. eXpanSIM is modular and flexible software that allows users to create and modify scenarios, environments, vehicles and sensors. eXpanSIM can also be integrated with other software and hardware components, such as virtual reality headsets, motion platforms, steering wheels, pedals and eye trackers.
It can be used for various purposes, such as driver assessment, driver training, driver rehabilitation, driver distraction, driver fatigue, driver workload, driver emotions, driver assistance systems, autonomous driving systems, and human-machine interaction. eXpanSIM can also simulate various types of vehicles, such as cars, lorries, buses, motorcycles, bicycles and pedestrians.
One of the advantages of using driving simulation software is that it can provide users with a realistic and immersive experience without exposing them to the risks and costs of actual driving. However, driving simulation software cannot fully replicate the complexity and unpredictability of real-world driving conditions. It is therefore important to complement driving simulation software with real-world driving simulators, such as Sim 83 – Driving Simulators. This is a state-of-the-art driving simulator that replicates a complete vehicle cabin with a 180-degree field of view and a motion platform with six degrees of freedom. Sim 83 – Driving Simulators can create a highly realistic and high-performance simulation environment that can improve learning outcomes and the transferability of skills acquired through driving simulation software.