VI-DataDrive Cloud Platform Launches

VI-grade, global provider of human-centric simulation-driven vehicle development solutions, has launched VI-DataDrive Cloud, the first release in its VI-DataDrive ecosystem. VI-DataDrive Cloud is a cloud-based simulation and data processing platform designed to reduce run times for complex vehicle models while enabling collaborative, scalable engineering workflows.

VI-DataDrive Cloud marks a step in VI-grade’s Zero Prototype Lab vision, where physical prototypes are 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.

“Our customers are increasingly faced with the need to evaluate complex scenarios across many conditions, quickly and accurately,” says 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 centralized data access and customizable result visualization.”

Beyond scalable simulation execution, VI-DataDrive Cloud features a customizable post-processing environment. Results can be visualized online, downloaded for local analysis, and shared across engineering teams. Hierarchical user and team management allows for secure collaboration across organizations.

Engineers can increase the scope of Investigation Mode DOEs, analyze 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.

The solution will be demoed for the first time at the upcoming 2025 ZERO Prototypes Summit event taking place in Udine, Italy, and featured in a dedicated presentation by the first customer utilizing it.

About VI-grade

VI-grade is a global provider of disruptive vehicle development solutions. Its human-centric solutions comprise real-time simulation software, professional driving simulators and Hardware-in-the-Loop solutions that accelerate product development across the transportation industry.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.