Product overview

Perfect for testing lane keeping assist or adaptive cruise control systems, the GST 100 is capable of a maximum speed of 100 km/h. A self-propelled platform, the GST 100 is designed to carry the Soft Car 360 impactable vehicle target, which separates into lightweight parts on impact, avoiding damage to the test vehicle. Using our proven path following technology, the GST 100 offers unbeatable position and speed accuracy.

The GST 100 can operate using our telemetry systems, together with our powerful Synchro software. This allows perfect synchronisation with your test vehicle, whether driven by robots or a human driver. Multiple tracker objects can also be synchronised with the subject vehicle, allowing complex ADAS scenarios to be created. We’ve also designed the GST 100 so that the onboard batteries will power it for a full day of testing – so there’s no need to swap battery packs.

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The latest addition to the LaunchPad range, the LaunchPad Spin is a third-generation platform that brings new levels of manoeuvrability to VRU testing. Developed to replicate challenging urban scenarios, its turn‑on‑the‑spot, single-wheel steering gives it the ability to rotate 360 degrees in an instant, so your testing can closely replicate the rapid changes in direction that are common to real-world pedestrian behaviour. Plus, its top speed of 30 km/h also makes it capable of testing scenarios involving cyclists and standing e-scooters.

The LaunchPad Spin is a vital tool to enable your development programme to make the jump from basic regulatory testing of ADAS functionality to the sophisticated perception and classification required by autonomous systems. Compatible with the Soft Pedestrian 360, the LaunchPad Spin is future-proofed for increasingly sophisticated ADAS testing and development.

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The LaunchPad 80 is the ultimate platform for realistic and reliable testing with motorcycle test objects. It can reach speeds of up to 80 km/h and brake at 0.6 g, simulating the dynamic behaviour of a real motorcycle and complies with the 2023 Euro NCAP AEB/LSS protocols, which require high-speed ADAS testing with motorcycle targets. The LaunchPad 80 platform is also certified by Euro NCAP and works seamlessly with the Soft Motorcycle 360, a realistic and durable motorcycle surrogate target. Together with our RC software, they form a complete and integrated solution for Euro NCAP motorcycle test scenarios, ensuring accurate and repeatable results.

Product overview

The LaunchPad 50 and LaunchPad 60 are mid-speed platforms designed to carry Vulnerable Road User (VRU) targets for ADAS and AV development and testing. With precise speed control and full path following capability, the LaunchPad can be used with pedestrian, cyclist, moped and motorcycle dummies. With top speeds of 50 km/h and 60 km/h respectively the products are ideal for creating and testing realistic urban scenarios.

Our advanced Synchro control capabilities allow the LaunchPad’s motion to be accurately synchronised with the vehicle under test and other ADAS targets.

Product overview

The SPT platform is a portable belt propulsion mechanism that can simulate the movement of pedestrians or cyclists in front of or parallel to a vehicle. Using our Synchro technology, it plays out NCAP and custom test scenarios accurately and consistently. Scenarios are programmed using Robot Controller (RC) Software, which seamlessly manages the planning, execution, and review of track tests. RC comes with special groups, a library of predefined scenarios to speed up NCAP testing.

The SPT system is ideal for testing the performance of Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) systems.

The SPT can carry different types of dummies and has a single-belt option for motion parallel to the subject vehicle. SPT models can specified with a dedicated electric motor or connected to a customer’s existing steering robot to provide smooth and precise motion.

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Developed by DRI, the Soft Pedestrian 360 reimagines the VRU pedestrian target, and its design has been carefully considered to reduce lifespan cost, minimise damage to test vehicles and improve realism. By using the Soft Pedestrian 360 target, the automotive industry can more accurately test the safety of their vehicles and ensure they are future-proofed for increasingly demanding ADAS testing and development activities.

The Soft Pedestrian 360 is available in both adult and child variants, and compatible with the SPT and all our LaunchPad models, including the LaunchPad Spin.

Product overview

Developed in response to the growing global popularity of scooters, the Soft Scooter 360’s design focuses on enhanced realism, durability, and vehicle protection. The Soft Scooter 360’s realistic shape, speed-matched rotating wheels and photorealistic vinyl skin increases recognition and detection by vehicle sensor systems, including camera, radar and lidar.

It is also compatible with C-NCAP 2021 protocols and meets the ISO/WD 19206-5 standard, making it a vital target for improving the safety of vulnerable powered two wheelers (PTW) riders now, and in the future.

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The Soft Motorcycle 360 from DRI is a durable and realistic surrogate motorcycle target supporting test speeds up to 80 km/h. This Euro NCAP approved target features rotating wheels and its realistic shape means that it is reliably recognised by vehicle sensor systems including cameras, radar and lidar.

With a modular design, its hollow moulded construction provides compliance when hit by a test vehicle and minimises the risk of damage. The target is also compatible with our LaunchPad 80 VRU platform. The combination of the Soft Motorcycle 360 and LaunchPad 80 offers a comprehensive solution for Euro NCAP motorcycle test scenarios ensuring accurate and repeatable results.

Product overview

Designed by DRI, the Soft Car 360 is a whole vehicle target that is durable, lightweight, and collapsible, so that it can withstand impacts without damaging the test vehicle or sustaining damage itself. Compatible with our GST platform, the structural design of the Soft Car 360 body results in unparalleled aerodynamic stability at speeds of up to 120 km/h, essential for ensuring that the target is reliably recognised by a test vehicles’ ADAS sensors.

Suitable for use with passenger cars and heavy-duty vehicles alike, the Soft Car 360 separates into lightweight parts on impact to minimise the risk of damage to test vehicles. It can also be used as a static target when placed on a stationary stand. Available in hatchback, sedan and micro versions, the hatchback version of the Soft Car 360 has been adopted as the Global Vehicle Target (GVT) for Euro NCAP ADAS testing.