Rehabilitation Driving Simulators
Desktop Simulators for Rehabilitation
Simulator Systems International has been an innovative leader in the driver assessment and rehabilitation training simulator industry for over 30 years.
We have established a long list of distinguished clients including the United States Military, V.A. Medical Centers, hospitals and rehabilitation facilities, neurology clinics, and major universities, along with many other traffic safety training facilities. We offer a full line of modular tabletop and cockpit simulators, with a range of adaptive controls to choose from.
Comprehensive driver evaluation, assessment, and rehab training software are standard with each unit we offer.
Our rehabilitation simulators feature rugged and reliable steel chassis, full-sized OEM steering systems, and OEM automotive controls for car-like ergonomics and added realism. Our new EF-Car Motion features a high-fidelity, 3-axis motion platform that pitches, rolls, and lifts the cab. It even simulates the vibration of the engine, road imperfections, and curb strikes. In addition, a range of hardware adaptations are also available .
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Evaluate driving performance in real-life scenarios
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Detailed error tracking and reporting, with the ability to easily export data
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Drive on multi-lane expressways, congested city streets, rural roads, driving range and test track
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Immersive adverse weather conditions and crash avoidance scenarios
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Verbal, visual and written feedback
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Drive multiple simulated vehicle classes including compact, sedan, SUV, and van
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Test reaction time & field-of-vision
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Re-train clients “how to drive” again
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39 assessment / training lessons, with over 200 driving scenarios
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Available hardware adaptions include hand controls, right-hand turn signals, spinner knobs, left foot accelerator, and more
Our Rehabilitation Platforms
Cockpit Rehab
Our new EFCar features a semi-enclosed cab, and a Non-motion version or a 3 axis high-fidelity motion platform that pitches, rolls and lifts the cab. It even simulates the vibration of the engine, road imperfections, and curb strikes.
The S3300 Series is comprised of separate Plug and Play modules for easy setup and maintenance. The Steering Control module contains a robust, self centering automotive steering wheel and multifunction "Smart Stick" ( withTurn signals, wipers, and Hazard Light Switches included. The peadl module contains the accellerator, brake, and optional clutch if the 5-speed manual shifter is purchased.
Desktop Rehab
S.T.A.R.S.
Skills Testing and Rehabilitation Software
Our STARS Software is designed to perform separate and distinct tasks. First, a therapist or clinician must assess critical cognitive, physical, and visual capacities to determine whether a client has the ability to operate a vehicle safely and effectively.
This includes:
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Reaction time testing
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Memory retention
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Field of vision
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Form and color perception
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Glare Sensitivity
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Driving Accuracy
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Muscle Strength and Repeatability
Our driving simulation assessment and rehabilitation software is then used to evaluate your client's performance in real world driving conditions, which includes driving in busy city traffic, on expressways, at night, in adverse weather, and other risky and complex situations. It features 39 specialized lessons with over 200 driving scenarios and exercises to choose from, as well as the ability to create your own Free Drive scenarios.
Multi-View Instructor Replay enables the review of driving performance from a 360 degree angle, which can be stored and retrieved at a later date. Detailed reporting and the ability to export data also comes standard.
In addition, a range of hardware adaptations are also available including adaptive hand controls, spinner knobs, right-hand turn signals, left foot accelerators and more.
About CarSim™
Our Simulator Training Systems license the CarSim™ product from Mechanical Simulation. Mechanical Simulation Corporation is the world leader in the development and distribution of advanced software used to simulate vehicle behavior involving interactions between the 3D dynamic vehicle response, advanced, controllers, driver controls, and 3D roads. Mechanical Simulation provides car, and truck simulation packages, training and ongoing support worldwide to more than 110 OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, and over 200 universities and government research groups. CarSim™ delivers the most accurate, detailed, and efficient methods for simulating the actual performance of passenger vehicles for your clients.
Configurable Vehicle Features:
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
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Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
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Traction Control System (TCS)
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Powertrain Models
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Steering Models
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Tire Models
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Weight Distributions
Method of Monitoring and Assessment
Our simulators monitor the progress and the performance of each client for the clinician. The system keeps track of errors and assesses the driver at the end of each chapter. For example, it will instruct and give feedback to the driver if they are coming out of his/her lane, failing to signal, speeding, improper shifting, not checking blind spots, etc.
The system is also designed to give powerful and timely feedback to each driver as to their progress in the form of graphical icons, narration, and written text on the screen. Each system operates autonomously but can also be networked to an instructor’s computer, so the instructor has a record of what lessons they have completed and their corresponding assessments.
Each client is assigned a password-protected account, which they access by using the mouse. Once they have signed on, the system does the rest. It monitors each student and gives a pass/fails performance assessment at the end of each chapter. Detailed grading assessments are also provided as part of final drive assessments.
