The World's Most Advanced Driving Simulator

The National Advanced Driving Simulator (NADS) is a center for driving simulation excellence located at the University of Iowas Oakdale Research Park Campus.

NADS is best known for its high‐fidelity ground vehicle driving simulator, NADS‐1. This simulator is comprised of a 13 degree‐of‐freedom motion base with the largest motion envelope of any existing driving simulator. The motion systems unique capabilities set it apart from other simulators, thus enabling NADS‐1 to accurately reproduce motion cues for sustained acceleration and braking maneuvers, movement across multiple lanes of traffic, and interaction with varying road surfaces. Realistic reproduction of these combined maneuvers is not possible in fixed‐base or limited lateral movement simulators. Motion cues for NADS‐1 are correlated with other sensory stimuli, providing the highest‐ fidelity real‐time driving experience in a simulated environment.

The NADS facility is home to a range of simulators that
offer varying levels of driving realism. NADS employees are a collection of experts unmatched in their experience in working with all aspects of driving simulation. Development and research conducted at the NADS sponsored by government, military, and industry partners saves lives, improves quality of life for motorists, advances the state of the art in driving simulation, and improves the
efficiency and productivity of the vehicle manufacturing sector.

For over 25 years, researchers at The University of Iowa
have continuously defined the state‐of‐the‐art in simulation, vehicle dynamics modeling, and cognitive systems engineering. NADS continues this rich tradition by advancing multidisciplinary, collaborative simulation science and technology at the University and beyond.

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[Timisso1337]

I want to drive this thing like a mad man.

[BustedRecruit]

lol, he said Nads

[mongool1234567]

put some money in the graphics and it would be The World's Most Advanced Realistic Driving Simulator

[happinesson]

it looks real from the inside! I want this gift for my birthday! love it.

[happinesson]

I love driving around. I love seeing and driving old model cars. and i wanna try NADS-1. does it feels like a ride in a theme park?

[thebeasmaester]

lol love how its called nads

[Rudyfourth]

Gran turismo 5 will be the best in here!

[waddlerobloxxxx]

rigs of rods is better

[EAsportz1]

thats awsome