VI-grade, a specialist in human-centric simulation-driven vehicle development technologies, has launched VI-DataDrive Cloud, the first release in its broader VI-DataDrive range of products. VI-DataDrive Cloud is a Cloud-based simulation and data processing platform designed to “drastically reduce” run times for complex vehicle models while enabling more collaborative and scalable engineering workflows.
VI-DataDrive Cloud marks a big step in VI-grade’s Zero Prototype Lab vision, where physical prototypes are increasingly replaced by high-fidelity digital twins powered by Cloud and AI technologies. Developed with HBK’s Digital Solution Group, VI-DataDrive Cloud addresses the limitations of local simulation. By leveraging scalable Cloud infrastructure, it runs multiple VI-CarRealTime instances in parallel, accelerating Max Performance simulations, DOEs, and model diagnostics. This makes it possible to execute studies that would otherwise be time-prohibitive, particularly for advanced vehicle dynamics development and system-level investigations.
“Our customers are increasingly faced with the need to evaluate complex scenarios across many conditions, quickly and accurately,” said Roberto De Vecchi, head of product development at VI-grade. “VI-DataDrive Cloud delivers a step change in simulation capability by eliminating bottlenecks in model execution and enabling seamless team collaboration through centralised data access and customisable result visualisation. This is the first building block of a broader Cloud-based and AI-driven vision we’re bringing to life with VI-DataDrive.”
In addition to scalable simulation execution, VI-DataDrive Cloud features a customisable post-processing environment. Results can be visualised online, downloaded for local analysis, and shared across engineering teams. Hierarchical user and team management allows for secure and efficient collaboration across organisations.
The system enables engineers to increase the scope of Investigation Mode DOEs, analyse Max Performance events on longer tracks, and integrate simulation into Continuous Integration (CI) workflows using Diagnostic Mode. The system also supports models with full plugin, FMU, and actuator extensions, ensuring broad applicability in real-world development environments.
The solution will be demonstrated for the first time at this week’s upcoming 2025 ZERO Prototypes Summit event taking place in Udine, Italy, and featured in a dedicated presentation by the first customer utilizing it.
