Transforming Indoor Golf with QL-GolfSim

The game of golf has evolved significantly over the last decade. Today, enthusiasts and professionals alike seek high-quality training and recreational opportunities regardless of the weather. Finding the right technology is essential for facilities wanting to offer exceptional year-round golf. A commercial indoor golf simulator provides the perfect solution to meet this demand.

QL-GolfSim Software Interface – Example In-Game Course View

At QuakeLogic Inc., we have engineered the QL-GolfSim Professional Indoor Golf Simulation System to meet the rigorous demands of commercial and public environments. This state-of-the-art platform combines cutting-edge engineering with user-friendly accessibility to provide an unmatched experience for everyone.

What Makes QL-GolfSim Stand Out?

QL-GolfSim Professional Indoor Golf Simulation System

When designing a commercial indoor golf simulator, reliability and precision are paramount. The QL-GolfSim platform integrates advanced hardware and software to deliver realistic results.

Here are the standout features of our system:

  • Dual High-Speed Cameras: Each system includes a dual 6000 FPS stereo-vision camera tracking system with $\ge99\%$ detection accuracy.
  • High-Definition Visuals: The system features a 4K UHD 6000-lumen laser projection system coupled with an impact-resistant screen and acoustic backing.
  • Vast Course Library: Players can access over 170 high-definition virtual golf courses, allowing for endless variety.
  • Versatile Play Surfaces: The standard integrated swing plate supports different hitting surfaces, including fairway, rough, bunker, and tee conditions.
  • Automatic Tee-Up System: Enjoy seamless and efficient session management in a high-traffic commercial simulator environment.

Precision and Performance Tracking

QL-GolfSim System Architecture Overview

To improve your swing, you need reliable data. The QL-GolfSim is powered by an advanced high-performance computer featuring an Intel i5-class processor, RTX-class graphics, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of solid-state storage. This ensures low-latency feedback and smooth graphical performance.

Dual Optical High-Speed Vision Sensor System

Furthermore, the AI-based trajectory reconstruction allows for highly accurate ball and club tracking in real time. Whether you are practicing your driving distance, participating in stroke play, or playing multiplayer with friends, the analytics provide the insight you need.

Inclusive Design for All Players

Integrated Multi-Function Control Panel

Accessibility and inclusion are at the core of our system’s design. The QL-GolfSim is engineered to support both right-handed and left-handed players without requiring you to reposition the hitting area or make major hardware adjustments. This inclusive design ensures that facilities can accommodate diverse groups of players effortlessly.

Proven Success at Leading Institutions

4K Projection Module

Our systems are trusted by universities and commercial entities across the country. A prime example of our installation expertise is the platform construction at North Carolina A&T State University. We transformed an existing space into a top-tier indoor training and recreational bay. From the finished hitting bay to the practice putting area, our team managed the entire process from concept to commissioning.

Why QuakeLogic

This project demonstrates QuakeLogic’s ability to deliver full-cycle engineering solutions that combine hardware, software, and AI into a unified system. From concept to commissioning, every component is designed for precision, reliability, and long-term performance. Let’s build the future of your facility together. Contact QuakeLogic today to discuss your custom project needs.

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Why Vertical Seismic Testing Matters for Safety


In seismic design, nonstructural components—such as mechanical equipment, electrical systems, architectural elements, and mounted devices—often govern life-safety risk during earthquakes. To address this, the building-code community relies on a standardized testing protocol known as AC156.

This article explains what AC156 is, why vertical (Z-axis) testing matters, and how QuakeLogic’s SHAKEBOT-40Z enables AC156-style vertical seismic demand testing for laboratories, manufacturers, and research institutions.


What Is AC156?

AC156 is the Acceptance Criteria for Seismic Qualification Testing of Nonstructural Components, published by ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES).

AC156 defines how shake-table testing must be performed to demonstrate that nonstructural components can safely withstand seismic demand required by modern U.S. building codes, including the International Building Code (IBC) and ASCE 7.

Important:
AC156 is not a product certification.
It is a testing methodology used to evaluate component performance.


Why Vertical (Z-Axis) Seismic Testing Matters

While AC156 is commonly associated with horizontal (X- and Y-axis) testing, vertical seismic demand is critical for many components, especially those subject to:

  • Uplift forces
  • Compression–tension cycling
  • Anchor bolt pull-out
  • Loss of gravity load path
  • Vertical resonance effects

Vertical testing is particularly relevant for:

  • Rooftop and floor-mounted equipment
  • Suspended or braced systems
  • Racks, cabinets, and electrical assemblies
  • Anchored mechanical and piping components

As vertical ground motion becomes better understood, AC156-style vertical testing is increasingly requested by engineers of record, hospitals, and code reviewers.


How AC156 Testing Works (Simplified)

AC156 specifies:

  • Required Response Spectra (RRS) derived from seismic design parameters
  • Broad-band random motion, not simple sine sweeps
  • Acceleration verification at the shake table and test article
  • Defined test duration and repetition
  • Performance criteria, including:
    • No collapse or detachment
    • Anchorage integrity
    • Continued function when required

Compliance depends on test execution, instrumentation, and engineering judgment—not on the shake table alone.


Introducing the SHAKEBOT-40Z Vertical Shake Table

The SHAKEBOT-40Z is QuakeLogic’s compact, high-performance single-axis vertical (Z-axis) shake table, purpose-built to apply controlled vertical acceleration, displacement, and frequency content representative of AC156 vertical seismic demand.

According to the official datasheet, the SHAKEBOT-40Z is designed to support AC156-style vertical testing, including uplift–compression response and controlled seismic time histories.


Key Capabilities for AC156-Style Vertical Testing

Purpose-Built Vertical Motion

The SHAKEBOT-40Z delivers pure Z-axis excitation, allowing laboratories to isolate vertical demand without horizontal coupling.

Closed-Loop Motion Control

High-resolution feedback enables repeatable vertical acceleration and displacement profiles, a core requirement for standardized seismic qualification testing.

Custom Seismic Inputs

Users can apply custom vertical time histories (CSV) derived from AC156-compatible spectra or site-specific motions, supporting both research and qualification testing.

Safety-Focused Design

Integrated software limits, mechanical end-stops, torque protection, and emergency stop functionality ensure safe operation during high-demand tests.


Typical Applications

The SHAKEBOT-40Z is well suited for:

  • AC156-style vertical seismic qualification testing
  • Uplift and compression response studies
  • Z-axis demand evaluation of nonstructural components
  • Academic and applied research on vertical ground motion
  • Laboratory instruction and demonstration testing

These applications are explicitly identified in the system documentation.


Why Laboratories Choose QuakeLogic

QuakeLogic designs shake-table systems that balance:

  • Technical rigor
  • Compact laboratory footprint
  • Cost-effective deployment
  • Reviewer-safe documentation
  • Cross-platform software control

The SHAKEBOT-40Z extends this philosophy into vertical seismic testing, filling a critical gap for labs and manufacturers addressing Z-axis demand.


Learn More

📄 Download the SHAKEBOT-40Z Datasheet
👉 shakebot-40z-vertical-shake-table-datasheet.pdf

📧 Questions about AC156 testing or vertical qualification?
Contact sales@quakelogic.net