SANLAB Motion Platforms

High-Performance 6DOF Motion Platform for Advanced Vehicle Simulation

Modern vehicle simulation demands far more than simple vibration or tilt systems. Automotive developers, autonomous vehicle teams, defense contractors, robotics companies, and simulator integrators require highly responsive, low-latency, true 6 Degrees of Freedom (6DOF) motion platforms capable of reproducing realistic road conditions, acceleration profiles, cornering forces, suspension dynamics, and driver feedback.

The SANLAB SM200-200-C01-E6D motion platform delivers a professional-grade, industrial-quality solution engineered specifically for high-fidelity simulation, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, motion cueing, stabilization systems, and advanced driving simulator applications.

As the North American integration and support partner, QuakeLogic Inc. provides complete system delivery, technical integration, operator training, and long-term support services for SANLAB motion platforms.

Why SANLAB Motion Platforms Stand Out

Unlike hobby-grade or entertainment-oriented motion systems, the SANLAB platform is engineered as an industrial real-time motion simulation system featuring:

• True 6DOF Stewart platform architecture
• Industrial servo motor actuation
• High-bandwidth real-time control
• Deterministic motion response
• Real-time UDP communication
• Advanced motion cueing algorithms
• Integrated IMU feedback system
• Modular and customizable mechanical design
• Professional safety architecture
• Vehicle dynamics playback and replication
• Real-world road profile injection capability

Target Applications

This robust architecture makes the platform exceptionally well suited for:

• Automotive & Mobility: Vehicle simulators, autonomous vehicle simulation, ADAS testing, driver training simulators, human factors studies, and motion sickness research.
• Defense & Aerospace: Defense and tactical simulators, electro-optical stabilization testing, radar/antenna testing, and turret stabilization.
• R&D and Testing: Robotics and sensor validation, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation, digital twin environments, and AI-driven mobility simulations.

True 6DOF Motion Capability

The SANLAB system provides full motion in all six axes, ensuring highly realistic reproduction of road irregularities, suspension dynamics, vehicle acceleration, braking, cornering forces, terrain interaction, and vibration environments.

Translational Axes	Rotational Axes
Surge (Forward/Backward)	Roll
Sway (Left/Right)	Pitch
Heave (Up/Down)	Yaw

High Dynamic Performance

The platform is engineered for responsive and realistic simulation performance with the following specifications:

Performance Metrics

• Velocity Performance:
  • Surge: ±0.50 m/s
  • Sway: ±0.50 m/s
  • Heave: ±0.40 m/s
  • Roll/Pitch/Yaw: ±50°/s
• Acceleration Capability:
  • Surge/Sway: ±5 m/s²
  • Heave: ±6 m/s²
  • Rotational acceleration up to ±500°/s²
• Motion Excursions:
  • Surge: up to ±0.20 m
  • Sway: up to ±0.22 m
  • Heave: up to ±0.12 m
  • Roll: up to ±28°
  • Pitch: up to ±30°
  • Yaw: up to ±32°

These specifications enable highly immersive and physically accurate vehicle simulation environments.

Advanced Real-Time Motion Cueing

One of the major differentiators of the SANLAB platform is its advanced motion cueing and washout algorithm framework. The system allows real-time cueing parameter adjustment, washout filter tuning, motion scaling, signal conditioning, multi-axis synchronization, and dynamic response optimization.

Operators can fine-tune the simulation environment for a wide range of platforms:

• Passenger and off-road vehicles
• Heavy equipment
• Tactical military systems
• Autonomous vehicle behavior testing
• Racing simulation & motion comfort analysis

Real-Time UDP Communication

The platform supports UDP communication, Ethernet, CAN Bus, and Serial communication, enabling seamless integration with industry-standard software:

• Unreal Engine & Unity
• MATLAB/Simulink
• CarSim & IPG CarMaker
• SCANeR Studio
• Custom HIL environments & PLC systems

Note: The IPC-based real-time controller architecture ensures deterministic low-latency motion control suitable for professional simulation systems.

Real Road Profile Playback

The SANLAB platform includes advanced signal replication capabilities. Users can easily import real-world road profile data, replay recorded motion signals, inject prerecorded test sequences, and execute automated playback routines.

This environment replication capability is ideal for suspension testing, ride comfort studies, autonomous navigation validation, sensor fusion testing, and perception system evaluation.

Compact, Lightweight, and Mobile

Unlike many large, high-maintenance hydraulic systems, the SANLAB electric servo platform is compact, highly reliable, and easily deployable.

• System Dimensions: 1.08 m × 0.96 m × 0.58 m
• Net Weight: Approximately 60 kg

This footprint makes the system highly attractive for mobile demonstrations, trade shows, research laboratories, university programs, and rapid deployment applications.

Industrial Servo Motor Architecture

The platform utilizes high-performance servo motors, precision ball screw actuation, digital closed-loop control, and an integrated IMU measurement feedback system.

Advantages Over Traditional Hydraulic Systems

• Lower maintenance & cleaner operation
• Reduced facility infrastructure requirements
• Lower operational noise
• Improved controllability & higher reliability

Professional Safety Architecture

Safety is critical in professional motion simulation systems. The SANLAB platform includes:

• Mechanical protection systems & software safety interlocks
• Passive and active motion limitations
• Deterministic fault detection & built-in diagnostics
• Emergency stop functionality & real-time system health monitoring
• Optional: Light curtain safety systems and outdoor operation packages

Flexible Payload and Customization Options

The standard platform supports up to 200 kg gross moving load and a 200 mm actuator stroke.

Thanks to its modular architecture, the system allows custom tailoring of payload capacity, platform dimensions, motion ranges, degrees of freedom, interface systems, mounting structures, and control integration to adapt to highly specialized testing applications.

Software Environment

The SANLAB software suite includes an intuitive graphical user interface that simplifies system setup, motion tuning, test execution, calibration, and troubleshooting. It delivers full capabilities for:

• Signal generation and processing
• Motion visualization & data recording
• Real-time playback & field data replication
• Real-time monitoring & system diagnostics

QuakeLogic Integration & Support

As the North American integration and support partner, QuakeLogic provides complete system consultation, vehicle simulator integration, motion profile development, remote commissioning, operator training, and long-term maintenance.

• Included Services: Complimentary remote Zoom training is included with every system.
• Optional Services: On-site training/installation, simulator software integration, custom motion cueing development, and advanced HIL/PLC configuration.

Contact QuakeLogic

For technical specifications, integration support, demonstrations, or customized configurations, contact:

QuakeLogic Inc.

• Earthquake Early Warning • Structural Monitoring • Advanced Simulation Systems • Motion Platforms

• Phone: (916) 899-0391
• Email: sales@quakelogic.net

Visit us at products.QuakeLogic.net

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