Before new technologies related to autonomous driving can be used on public roads, they must first be examined in a safe test environment. The Virtual Reality (VR) Lab offers a highly dynamic and realistic 360-degree simulation for testing and evaluating automation and driver assistance functions.
In the VR Lab, we investigate modern driver assistance systems and required functionality for their application and future use on public roads. In order to make the tests as detailed and realistic as possible, we use a highly dynamic and scalable simulation environment with the 360-degree projection of a virtual environment. This allows any faults to be detected and rectified in a safe environment, thus reducing the risk of undesirable developments at an early stage.
In addition to testing automation and assistance systems, psychological questions related to driver modelling, human-machine interaction and cognitive driving behaviour can also be tested in the VR Lab.
✅ Can be used by external partners and customers via standardised software interfaces
✅ Realistic tests using a 360-degree representation of a detailed virtual world
✅ Different vehicle types can be quickly installed – real road vehicles, customer vehicles and mock-ups
✅ Simulation of different scenarios and weather conditions
✅ Customers and partners can conduct their own tests in the VR Lab and/or benefit from data collected and processed by DLR
The Virtual Reality Lab enables the following activities:
How can tests in the Virtual Reality Lab be booked?
We make our VR Lab available to external partners and customers for their own tests. Please submit a booking request via our booking form or contact us directly for further information.
Can specialised functionality and systems be tested in the VR Lab?
You have the option of integrating your own research vehicles or driving assistance systems into the Virtual Reality Lab quickly and easily.
How realistic are the tests in the simulator?
The tests in the Virtual Reality Lab take place in a realistic driver's cab or in a real road vehicle with a 360-degree simulation of a virtual traffic scenario.