The simRING features the front end of a car mounted on a moving platform that emulates the real-life motions of a car as it reacts to turns, changes in elevation, and other road conditions.
A 360-degree, 16-foot diameter, 6’ high screen fully surrounds the simulator vehicle, which provides the driver with a full-fidelity depiction of surrounding traffic, landmarks, and roadway conditions. The system likewise features on-board controls to navigate the simulator, as well as a stereo sound system that emulates noises heard inside and outside the vehicle during a typical driving excursion.
The technical capabilities of the MSL have enabled more than $6 million in faculty-driven research over the last decade.
The TRAVL lab in action at Ketter Hall, North Campus.
Cumulative Display Resolution (pixels) – 11520 (circumference) x 1080 (height)