VI-grade, a provider of simulation-driven vehicle development tools, announced that Brembo, a provider of braking systems, has implemented its VI-CarRealTime platform as part of its control software development process. The deployment took place at the Brembo Coding Hub in Sunnyvale, California, and supports the company’s goal of enhancing virtual development and testing for braking systems.
Braking control software is especially critical for electric vehicles (EVs), which often rely on advanced algorithms to manage regenerative braking and ensure seamless integration with motor controls. Virtual testing environments, such as VI-CarRealTime, help reduce development time and increase confidence in system performance before hardware validation.
Simulation tools like VI-CarRealTime are highly relevant in developing these systems, helping engineers optimize control strategies early in the design process.
The real-time simulation platform is allowing Brembo’s engineering teams to test braking control logics in a virtual environment, minimizing the need for physical testing early in the development cycle. This approach aims to reduce development cycles and enhance responsiveness to changes in vehicle dynamics.
VI-CarRealTime supports the use of a single customizable vehicle model from early concept through final validation and integrates with third-party development tools to streamline workflows. By enabling rapid configuration of new simulations, the tool is designed to help teams evaluate control logic performance under a wide range of driving conditions.
Brembo plans to leverage the platform across multiple projects to support the development of next-generation braking systems, particularly those that integrate software-defined features and need to meet the demands of electric and autonomous vehicle platforms.
Filed Under: Braking, Technology News