Challenges in Building Infrastructure for Renault Group's Expansive Driving Simulator
The Renault Group has taken a significant step forward in vehicle development with the launch of its ROADS (Real-time Open-air Driving Simulator) simulator. This state-of-the-art tool, now in operation, marks the beginning of an exciting new era for the automotive giant.
The ROADS simulator was designed with a robust and reliable power source to meet its demanding specifications. Its integrated energy recovery system, similar to that used in electric vehicles, helps reduce energy consumption, making it an environmentally friendly choice.
The construction of the ROADS building was no easy feat, requiring precise specifications that combined civil engineering specificities with installation and maintenance constraints. The exceptional structure of the primary concrete slab, 1.5m thick and sitting atop a network of 55 1-meter-wide concrete pillars, forms an ultra-stable area of nearly 1400m2.
The carbon fiber dome, the simulator's most distinctive feature, arrived in separate pieces and was assembled, bolted, and glued together on site in the simulation room. The steel gantry, the largest part of the simulator, was transported slowly from the Netherlands to the Technocentre due to its size.
The ROADS project was a professional and personal challenge for Serge Diop, who took on the project management despite being new to the world of driving simulators. Despite the challenges, the project was completed in September 2020 with the collaboration of the whole technical team.
The first movement of the dome in April 2021 symbolised the full potential of the giant new simulator. The simulator's design allows it to exert dynamic forces (lateral and longitudinal acceleration ranging up to 1G and displacement speed of 9 meters / sec) on this ultra-stable area.
The new ROADS simulator for Renault Group was put into service in spring 2023. With its superior acceleration and immersive capabilities, it is expected to play a crucial role in producing next-generation vehicles for the company.
While the name of the person who takes over the ROADS project management remains undisclosed, one thing is certain: the ROADS project's saga has only just begun.
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