This invention relates to motion generators comprising: an end effector, a stationary support, a first set of elastic elements interconnecting the end effector and the stationary support; a set of tensile members; in which the end effector is supported within the stationary support by the elastic elements; and a set of actuators in which the motion generator further comprises at least six rockers each rocker being pivotally mounted at one end thereof on the stationary support, and each rocker having a free end; the set of tensile members comprising: at least six elongate tensile members, each elongate tensile member having one end connected to a rocker and the other end connected to one of a second set of elastic elements which are fixed; a set of connecting elements connecting each rocker to the end effector and in which each one of the set of tensile members is independently adjustably tensioned by an associated actuator to move the free end of the rocker, which rocker movement causes movement of a connected connecting element leading to movement of the end effector.

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 virtual motion-acceleration spherical simulator includes an outer gyroscopic sphere, an inner gyroscopic sphere concentrically disposed relative to the outer gyroscopic sphere, and a spherical cockpit having eight quadrants. The cockpit has a display device, a full HD 3D projector, a curved screen simulating a windshield, a controller device, and a real vehicle dashboard. A first seat is provided for an operator in a first quadrant of the spherical cockpit and a second seat is provided for a navigator in a second quadrant of the spherical cockpit. Drive assemblies connected to the gyroscopic spheres impart longitudinal and lateral movement in two orthogonal directions.

A virtual motion-acceleration spherical simulator includes an outer gyroscopic sphere, an inner gyroscopic sphere concentrically disposed relative to the outer gyroscopic sphere, and a spherical cockpit having eight quadrants. The cockpit has a display device, a full HD 3D projector, a curved screen simulating a windshield, a controller device, and a real vehicle dashboard. A first seat is provided for an operator in a first quadrant of the spherical cockpit and a second seat is provided for a navigator in a second quadrant of the spherical cockpit. Drive assemblies connected to the gyroscopic spheres impart longitudinal and lateral movement in two orthogonal directions.

A simulator assistance method and system adaptively mitigates Pilot Induced Oscillations (PIOs) with respect to axes of rotation about the vehicle's center of mass. The method detects PIOs in a body rate signal by band pass filtering the body rate signal, and provides an adaptive response based on the amplitude of the body rate signal within the frequency band.

A simulator assistance method and system adaptively mitigates Pilot Induced Oscillations (PIOs) with respect to axes of rotation about the vehicle's center of mass. The method detects PIOs in a body rate signal by band pass filtering the body rate signal, and provides an adaptive response based on the amplitude of the body rate signal within the frequency band.

A flight simulator, motion simulator or orientation simulator for the spatial movement of at least one person, and in particular for the simulation of acceleration sequences, has a holding device for holding a person in a region of the center. The holding device is mounted on a carriage via a movement device. The carriage can be displaced, in particular linearly, along a horizontally oriented main carrier. The main carrier is rotationally driven about a vertically oriented major axis of rotation and the center is displaceable between a first outer maximum position and a second outer maximum position by moving the carriage along a trajectory on the main carrier. A normal distance between the first outer maximum position of the center and the major axis of rotation is greater than the normal distance between the second outer maximum position of the center and the major axis of rotation.

A flight simulator, motion simulator or orientation simulator for the spatial movement of at least one person, and in particular for the simulation of acceleration sequences, has a holding device for holding a person in a region of the center. The holding device is mounted on a carriage via a movement device. The carriage can be displaced, in particular linearly, along a horizontally oriented main carrier. The main carrier is rotationally driven about a vertically oriented major axis of rotation and the center is displaceable between a first outer maximum position and a second outer maximum position by moving the carriage along a trajectory on the main carrier. A normal distance between the first outer maximum position of the center and the major axis of rotation is greater than the normal distance between the second outer maximum position of the center and the major axis of rotation.

A motion assembly that produces pitch and roll motions includes lower and upper plates. A pivotable coupling having upper and lower shafts extending from its center is coupled between the upper and lower plates. At least two linear actuators are coupled between the plates. Extension and retraction of the actuators pivots the upper plate about the pivotable coupling relative to the lower plate. A vehicle includes two steerable propulsion wheels coupled to a chassis. A lower plate of a pitch and roll assembly, similar to that just described, couples to the chassis via a slew bearing. Seating is coupled to the upper plate. The seating rotates with respect to the chassis via controlled rotation of the slew bearing with reference to the chassis. The seating can be rotated to point in any direction with respect to the chassis regardless of the direction the steerable propulsion wheels move the chassis.