Author : Shailendra Shisode, Ganesh Shrigandhi, Rohit Magar, Sandeep Mistari, Renuka Patel, Abhishek Lokhande and Mandar M. Lele

The successful development of a three degree of freedom motion simulation platform, capable of simulating a car
driving on road, is prepared. The motion simulation platform was developed to practically simulate and test an
unmanned road vehicle’s capability of driving on a road, before practically being demonstrated on an actual. All
aspects of the motion simulation platform’s development are considered, from the conceptual design to its practical
implementation. The mechanical design and construction of a motion simulation platform, as well as the electronics
and software to enable the operation of this motion simulation platform, are presented. Mathematical models of the
process and platform orientation are developed. A controller architecture capable of regulating the process, resulted
in the successful control of the motion simulation platform. Practical motion simulation results of Intelligent Motion
Technology Pvt. Ltd, demonstrate the motion simulation platform’s success. The successful development of the motion simulation platform can largely be attributed to extensive research, planning and evaluation of the different
development phases.

Keywords: Three degree of freedom motion, Motion simulator, Motion Platforms, Tilt sensors, Brushless servomotors