The SSTM

The SSTM is an advanced steering system test machine that enables characterisation, mechanical hardware-in-the-loop (mHiL) and driver-in-the-loop (DiL) activities to be completed on hydraulic, electric power assisted steering (EPAS) and drive-by-wire steering systems. It offers a controlled laboratory environment for assessment, characterisation, and optimisation of steering systems in isolation from the vehicle under development. By subjecting steering systems to simulated independent tie rod forces it precisely replicates real world conditions with minimal latency. With the SSTM, you can accelerate the steering system design process by identifying issues early, reduce costs and deliver an enhanced final product.

Access immersive testing with a static driving simulator option

With the integration of Ansible Motion’s driving simulator technology combined with rFpro’s simulation environment and visuals, the SSTM becomes a highly advanced driving simulator with the steering hardware fully incorporated. This offers a multitude of benefits especially for ADAS development in Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) and Driver-in-the-Loop (DiL) testing. The seamless setup of the steering system and the driver chair to achieve correct vehicle-matched geometry ensures a highly immersive environment for test drivers to subjectively assess the real steering system in simulation. By conducting complex simulated scenarios in the laboratory, you can save significant setup time and costs typically associated with track testing.