VI-grade, a supplier of human-centric simulation-driven vehicle development technologies, has installed of its HyperDock cockpit at Multimatic, marking the first HyperDock system to be deployed in North America.
The HyperDock, installed at Multimatic’s Vehicle Dynamics Center in Novi, Michigan, elevates Multimatic’s existing DiM250 driving simulator, installed in 2020, into a full-spectrum simulation platform, enabling the combined development of vehicle dynamics and NVH attributes within a single, immersive environment. The system will make its official debut during a dedicated Open House event on 11th March, 2026.
The HyperDock cockpit is a lightweight carbon-fibre system engineered to improve stiffness, reduce inertia, and enhance simulator responsiveness. By replacing the traditional top disk with a direct actuator interface and integrating vibro-acoustic feedback, HyperDock enables engineers to evaluate ride, handling, and noise-and-vibration behaviour with realism and precision.
“After evaluating the VI-grade HyperDock Full Spectrum Simulator cockpit at the SimCenter Udine over a year ago, Multimatic quickly realised that it would provide a significant step forward in the fidelity of all DiM applications, from road car ride tuning to race car limit handling. The overwhelmingly positive responses from Murray White, technical director of vehicle development at Multimatic, and Dirk Müller, a professional race car driver, affirmed Multimatic’s decision to upgrade to HyperDock”, commented Peter Gibbons, technical director vehicle dynamics at Multimatic.
“The added immersion, superior tactile feedback, and audio advancements have moved the goalposts well beyond our expectations. Multimatic looks forward to continuing to leverage the impressive capabilities of HyperDock over the coming years,” he added.
To mark the installation, VI-grade and Multimatic will host a dedicated reveal event on 11th March, 2026, at the Multimatic Vehicle Dynamics Center in Novi, Michigan. Attendees can see the HyperDock cockpit in action and explore full-spectrum simulation workflows. Registration is free-of-charge and available on the event landing page (limited places available).
