A breakthrough in simulating the perception of vehicle sensors provides the missing link in end-to-end virtual validation Hertfordshire, UK, 07 August 2019… UK simulation software specialist, rFpro, has developed a new technique that helps to overcome the safety concerns around testing and developing connected autonomous vehicles (CAVs) on public roads. By developing a physical model…
Double Queen’s Awards win for simulation software experts rFpro
Incredibly rare double awards win for Innovation and International Trade for ground-breaking autonomous vehicle testing and development technology Hertfordshire, UK, 23rd April 2019… UK simulation software specialist, rFpro has won two prestigious Queen’s Awards for Enterprise. The company has been honoured in both the Innovation and International Trade categories through its technology that accelerates the…
New sensor models will enable autonomous vehicles to perceive the road ahead more clearly
More accurate modelling of radar, LiDAR and ultrasound sensors in simulation will enable better validation before use on public roads Leamington Spa, UK, 8th October 2018 … Claytex, the international consultancy specialising in modelling and simulation, headquartered in the UK, is developing a new generation of sensor models to improve the validation of autonomous vehicle…
NVIDIA announces partnership with simulation specialist rFpro
The use of rFpro’s highly-accurate virtual environment will significantly accelerate the development of autonomous vehicles Hertfordshire, UK, 18th September 2018… Global computer technology company NVIDIA has announced rFpro as a software partner at the GPU Technology Conference Japan 2018. rFpro will provide the virtual environment used to develop autonomous vehicles (AV) in NVIDIA DRIVE™ Sim…
‘Digital Twin’ of Applus+ IDIADA proving ground paves the way for real world trials of autonomous vehicles
Photo-realistic model enables the virtual testing and development of ADAS and autonomous vehicles, before validation at the proving ground and progressing to real-world trials Hertfordshire, UK, 25th June 2018… UK software specialist, rFpro, is developing a highly accurate virtual model of Applus+ IDIADA’s proving ground to be used for the development of vehicles in…
UK tech company uses gaming technology to enable autonomous vehicles to learn like people do
A new platform based on gaming technology allows autonomous vehicles to be tested and trained in a safe, virtual world Used originally for gaming, then adopted by Formula 1® teams and vehicle manufactures, the technology has already transformed the development of traditional vehicles Two major vehicle manufacturers have adopted the technology to develop autonomous vehicles…
World first platform enables the test and training of autonomous vehicles in simulation
For the first time, autonomous vehicles can be accurately tested and trained without using real roads The platform significantly reduces the cost and time involved in developing these vehicles and provides a completely safe testing environment Two major vehicle manufacturers have already adopted the technology and are already carrying out more than 2 million miles…
Digital modelling of Millbrook Proving Ground advances autonomous system development
Independent test facility commissions digital mapping of its proving grounds to provide customers with an extremely accurate model for the development of ADAS and Autonomous systems Hertfordshire, UK, 07 December 2017… Millbrook is investing in the creation of a Digital Model of its proving ground. The model, created by UK software specialist rFpro, will enable…
Autonomous vehicle simulation specialist rFpro acquires market-leading graphics engine from Image Space Inc.
rFpro makes significant investment in Graphics Engine R&D to accelerate innovation in driving simulation. Hertfordshire, UK, 13th November 2017… rFpro is further accelerating its lead in vehicle simulation by joining forces with and acquiring key assets and expertise from Image Space Incorporated (ISI). rFpro will be leveraging the experience and technology that ISI has been…
World First Dynamics Grade Motorcycle Simulator Enables Driver-In-The-Loop (DIL) Testing
Allows safe and repeatable evaluation in a virtual environment Hertfordshire, UK, 16th March 2017 … UK specialist software company rFpro is supplying simulator software to power the world’s first vehicle dynamics grade DIL simulator for a motorcycle application. The technology allows manufacturers to evaluate alternative chassis configurations using riders with different styles and ability…