CarSim is an automotive dynamics simulation tool that enables users to study the dynamic behaviors of passenger vehicles and light-duty trucks. With a 3D multi-body dynamics model, CarSim simulates accurate physics of how a real-world vehicle responds to driver controls. CarSim also includes numerous vehicles, roads, and test maneuvers used in hundreds of datasets to assist first-time users.
CarSim 2024 is a vehicle dynamics simulation software developed by Mechanical Simulation Corporation, widely used for simulating the performance of passenger vehicles, light-duty trucks, and other vehicles. It offers high-fidelity modeling for vehicle behavior, including suspension, steering, braking, and powertrain dynamics, and supports applications like ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), autonomous driving, and vehicle controller development. Below is a concise overview based on available information:
Key Features of CarSim 2024
New Features in 2024.0:
Option to delay initialization when importing ground elevation from external software.
Acceleration control for reverse driving.
Idle controller to prevent engine stalling at low speeds.
Support for MF-Tyre/MF-Swift tire model on Linux.
Support for Vector CANoe RT platform.
Updated utility to convert CarMaker data to CarSim.
Enhanced high-reality driving simulator capabilities in VehicleSim Visualizer Pro (VSV Pro).
Simulation Capabilities:
Accurate 3D physics engine for modeling vehicle dynamics, including handling, stability, and crash tests.
Supports Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), Model-in-the-Loop (MIL), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), and Driver-in-the-Loop (DIL) testing.
Integration with MATLAB/Simulink, LabVIEW, FMI/FMU, and other third-party tools for extended functionality.
Includes built-in controllers for driver behavior (e.g., path following, speed control, gear shifting) and supports complex scenario testing.
User Interface and Tools:
Intuitive GUI with VS Browser for database management and VS Visualizer for photo-realistic animations and plotting.
Extensive documentation (over 3000 pages) and example datasets for over 15 vehicle types with ~80 variants.
VS Command language for custom scripting and model extension.
Applications:
Used by over 110 OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and 200+ universities globally for vehicle dynamics analysis, controller development, and active safety system engineering.
Supports ADAS and autonomous vehicle testing with sensor and traffic interaction models.