A simulation device includes an outer frame and an inner frame. The outer frame is fixed to a floor surface and the inner frame is slideably interfaced to the outer frame. The inner frame has an inner frame axis. A hydraulic cylinder is interfaced between the outer frame and the inner frame. Operation of the hydraulic cylinder slides the inner frame with respect to the outer frame along the inner frame axis. A yaw platform is interfaced to the inner frame at one end at a pivot and at a distal opposing end by two or more bearings. The yaw platform has a yaw platform axis. Operation of a yaw motor or a yaw hydraulic ram interfaced between the yaw platform and the inner frame causes the yaw platform to change an angle between the inner frame axis and the yaw platform axis, providing simulation of yaw (loss of control).

A method and device for controlling at least one force-feedback device associated with at least a part of the body of a user. As to control the user's experience of motion and movements induced by the displacement(s) of the force feedback device(s) following operations are performed: [a] determining a speed value of a movement of the at least a part of the body according to at least a parameter representative of the displacement of the at least one force-feedback device, the movement of the at least a part of the body being induced by the displacement of the at least one force-feedback device; [b] comparing the determined speed value with a threshold speed value as to determine whether the displacement of the at least one force-feedback device is perceived by the user; and [c] controlling the at least one parameter according to the comparison result.

A method and device for controlling at least one force-feedback device associated with at least a part of the body of a user. As to control the user's experience of motion and movements induced by the displacement(s) of the force feedback device(s) following operations are performed: [a] determining a speed value of a movement of the at least a part of the body according to at least a parameter representative of the displacement of the at least one force-feedback device, the movement of the at least a part of the body being induced by the displacement of the at least one force-feedback device; [b] comparing the determined speed value with a threshold speed value as to determine whether the displacement of the at least one force-feedback device is perceived by the user; and [c] controlling the at least one parameter according to the comparison result.

A tutorial management device manages, for a user of a moving body, attendance of a pre-use tutorial on an operation method of the moving body conducted before use of the moving body. The tutorial management device includes: an exemption range determination part that determines an exemption range for the user who is exempted from attending a part or all of the pre-use tutorial based on a predetermined exemption condition; and a tutorial management part that manages the attendance of the pre-use tutorial by the user based on the exemption range determined by the exemption range determination part. The tutorial management part requires all of the pre-use tutorial to be attended when the user uses the moving body for a first time, and exempts the user from attending the exemption range among the pre-use tutorial when the user has used the moving body in the past.

A tutorial management device manages, for a user of a moving body, attendance of a pre-use tutorial on an operation method of the moving body conducted before use of the moving body. The tutorial management device includes: an exemption range determination part that determines an exemption range for the user who is exempted from attending a part or all of the pre-use tutorial based on a predetermined exemption condition; and a tutorial management part that manages the attendance of the pre-use tutorial by the user based on the exemption range determined by the exemption range determination part. The tutorial management part requires all of the pre-use tutorial to be attended when the user uses the moving body for a first time, and exempts the user from attending the exemption range among the pre-use tutorial when the user has used the moving body in the past.

A machining simulator for providing haptic feedback to a user, said simulator comprising a processor coupled to a simulation machine, said processor configured to receive at least one input from said simulation machine to define at least one variable corresponding to a simulation; wherein said at least one variable is defined within a database accessible to said simulator; and upon receipt of the at least one input into said simulation machine, generating a haptic feedback response if the at least one input is greater than or less than a defined range within said database.

A machining simulator for providing haptic feedback to a user, said simulator comprising a processor coupled to a simulation machine, said processor configured to receive at least one input from said simulation machine to define at least one variable corresponding to a simulation; wherein said at least one variable is defined within a database accessible to said simulator; and upon receipt of the at least one input into said simulation machine, generating a haptic feedback response if the at least one input is greater than or less than a defined range within said database.

An apparatus for operating a simulator with a special impression of reality is provided. The apparatus is configured for learning how to control a vehicle moving in three-dimensional reality. Controllable systems for detecting human stress reactions are provided. The controllable systems may be configured for sensing the resistance of the skin and for detecting movements of persons and physiognomy.

An apparatus for operating a simulator with a special impression of reality is provided. The apparatus is configured for learning how to control a vehicle moving in three-dimensional reality. Controllable systems for detecting human stress reactions are provided. The controllable systems may be configured for sensing the resistance of the skin and for detecting movements of persons and physiognomy.

A full motion racing simulator is configured based on a real motor vehicle and includes wheels, a vehicle frame, and an actuating system for pivotably supporting the vehicle frame on the wheels. The actuating system includes a plurality of actuating assemblies each including a connecting structure pivotably connecting the vehicle frame to a corresponding one of the wheels, an actuator pivotably mounted to the vehicle frame, a push element pivotably connected to the connecting structure, and a rocker arm rotatably mounted to the vehicle frame and pivotably connected to the actuator and the push element. Upon actuation of the actuator, the actuator causes the rocker arm to rotate relative to the vehicle frame and to push the push element such that the push element causes the connecting structure to pivot relative to the wheels and to move the vehicle frame.