Evaluation of steering feel and vehicle handling in the Stuttgart Driving Simulator (Bewertung von Lenkgefühl und Fahrverhalten im Stuttgarter Fahrsimulator)

Abstract

allows the interactive evaluation of steering functions in the Stuttgart Driving Simulator. The focus of this method is the consistent representation of the correlation of steering input, steering wheel force feedback and perception of the vehicle motion by the driver. The objective is that even slight modifications of the design and calibration of the steering system and chassis should be experienced in driving simulator rides. This allows the evaluation of new designs of steering and suspension systems already in the advanced development phase and to identify variants with maximum customer’s benefit. Further research topics are automated driving functions, especially the safe transfer of vehicle lateral control from the driver to the automatic system and vice versa.