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Vehicle Dynamics Testing

Effortlessly perform a wide range of real-time vehicle handling and dynamics tests with VBOX

  • Flexible vehicle dynamics testing equipment
  • Compliant with the latest ISO, ECE and global standards
  • Ideal for high dynamic applications
  • Intuitive data analysis software
  • Free lifetime customer suupport

Evaluate a Vehicle's Handling & Dynamics with VBOX

Using a VBOX data logger, you can conduct standard procedures for Aquaplane, ESC, Centreline Deviation, Lane Change, and Tyre testing with industry-leading performance. This integration not only streamlines your testing process but also enhances the precision and reliability of your data, empowering you to make informed decisions and optimize vehicle performance effectively.

VBOX Testing Equipment


When assessing vehicle dynamics in real-world conditions, the accuracy of VBOX systems, combined with our free data analysis software, ensures you can easily test in accordance with the latest global regulations.

A typical test setup for vehicle dynamics consists of a VBOX 100 Hz data logger , a VBOX IMU to ensure measurement accuracy during GNSS signal interruptions, and a Base Station or NTRIP modem for enhanced positional accuracy via RTK.

Additionally, we offer free data analysis software to all VBOX users. This software includes dedicated plugins that facilitate real-time ride and handling tests and streamline post-processing, making your testing process more efficient and accurate.

VBOX Video loggers are ideal for vehicle dynamics testing, allowing up to four cameras to be mounted inside or outside the vehicle. These loggers provide synchronized, time-stamped video and data, significantly reducing post-processing time by hours or even days. This feature is especially beneficial for 'witness' tests, ensuring accurate and efficient data collection and analysis.

VBOX 4

VBOX is the industry standard data logger for vehicle dynamics testing, with a 100 Hz update rate, dual antennas and RTK. It can receive RTK correctional from a Base Station or NTRIP solution, to provide centimetre-level positional accuracy.

You can easily test a vehicle's ride and handling characteristics with a VBOX, with highly accurate measurements of speed, position, heading, lateral g and steering angle.

VBOX IMU Integration

Containing three accelerometers in the X, Y and Z planes, measurements from the VBOX Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) can be seamlessly blended with the GPS data from a VBOX 4 data logger.

This is useful for producing smooth and accurate data, particularly if you have a test site where the view to the sky is obstructed, such as close to bridges, tall buildings and trees.

VBOX Video Data Loggers

VBOX Video data loggers provide synchronised video and data, with a user-configurable graphical overlay.

You can easily change the data that you wish to be overlaid on your video, such as pitch and roll angles for lane change testing.

Robot Integration

The VBOX 4 is compatible with steering robots from manufacturers such as AB Dynamics and VEHICO, for tests which require precise and repeatable control.

The high torque and steering wheel speed required to perform ESC testing means that a driving robot is essential. The VBOX CAN output for speed, heading, yaw and roll rate at 100 Hz can be fed into the robot, which conducts and guides the whole test. 

Indoor Vehicle Dynamics Testing

The VBOX Indoor Positioning System is a reliable alternative to GNSS, that enables you to conduct ride and handling tests indoors. The system offers the same cm-level accuracy as the VBOX, and is ideal for high dynamic applications, thanks to a 100 Hz update rate.

VIPS integrates seamlessly with the VBOX 4 Data logger, meaning you can go between outdoor and indoor test locations with no loss of accuracy.

VBOX 3iSDR Sensor

Featuring the latest GNSS receiver, the VBOX 3iS sensor delivers robust location and position data. Accuracy is further enhanced by the internal high-grade Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) which smoothly fills any gaps in GNSS reception for short periods of time. For longer periods of occlusion, VBOX 3iS utilises the wheel speed data from the vehicle’s CAN bus to significantly reduce any drift.

The accurate measurement of attitude channels makes VBOX 3iSDR an ideal sensor for vehicle dynamics testing including suspension, chassis, and brake testing. The two antennas add the ability to measure slip angle at five discrete locations.

Dedicated Plugins

Quickly and easily perform tests such as Centre Line Deviation, Lane Change, Braking, and Aquaplane using our pre-configured plugins.

Customisable dashboard

Display live or post-processed data on a series of gauges, as well as start, stop and reset tests with a single click.

Chart area

See a graphical representation of the data contained within a file. Any channel (e.g. Speed against Time) can be set as X/Y axis, and multiple channels and files can be overlaid.

Map area

The map area shows a positional trace of the path taken during testing. You can also overlay a positional trace onto a satellite image.

Free Data Analysis Software

VBOX Test Suite makes the process of analysing your test results as quick and easy as possible, by combining a clean layout with the ability to compare multiple sets of data simultaneously.

It is available in ten different languages and comes with several dedicated plugins for vehicle dynamics testing, making it easy to test in real-time from the test vehicle.

Handling and Stability Testing in Detail

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Testing

The VBOX is compatible with steering robots, and enables you to conduct sine with dwell tests, without the need for ride height sensors or accelerometer packs.

  • Suitable for FMVSS126 and ESC R13H testing
  • Integrates with steering robots for consistent testing
  • Cost effective when compared to traditional ESC testing products
  • Highly accurate measurements of position, speed and yaw rate
  • Real-time testing with synchronised video and data

Centreline Deviation Testing

Measure a vehicle's side wind susceptibility and line deviation tendencies to within a cm

  • Measure centreline deviation, speed, heading, yaw rate and steering angle
  • View live data from the test vehicle
  • Understand the effects of side winds, suspension geometry errors and deviation
  • Free data analysis software
  • End of manufacturing line testing systems available

Lane Change Testing

Perform lane change manoeuvres which fall in line with the "Elk Avoidance Test" / ISO3888-2 standard, quickly and easily.

  • Free Lane Change testing software
  • Immediate display of results for "witness" tests
  • Synchronised video and data with a graphical overlay of the speeds achieved
  • Robot integration (AB Dynamics and VEHICO)
  • Measure speed, heading, yaw rate, lateral g and steering angle

Dynamic Performance and Safety Testing

Brake Testing

Providing you with the precision and reliability needed to achieve optimal brake testing results.

  • Measure braking distance to within +/-1.8 cm
  • Record brake pedal application, pedal force & brake temperature
  • Eliminate over-shoot errors for speed to zero brake tests with IMU integration
  • Test in accordance with R13 H, R78, R98, ISO 21994 and SAE J2909
  • Analyse with dedicated VBOX Test Suite brake testing plugins

Tyre Testing

Test and validate the performance of tyres in various test conditions.

  • Perform high accuracy brake stops to within ±1.8 cm accuracy
  • Pedal force and travel sensor inputs via analogue or CAN
  • Measure, log and display the surface temperature of all four tyres in real-time
  • Synchronised video and data with graphics overlay
  • Free braking and aquaplane test software

Aquaplane Testing

Make longitudinal and lateral Aquaplane testing as simple and quick as possible, reducing time spent on the test track.

  • Free Aquaplane testing software
  • Real-time display of wheels speeds, percentage slip and lateral acceleration
  • Automated wheel speed calibration procedure
  • Synchronised video and data with graphical overlay
  • Measure speed, distance, wheel slip, lateral acceleration and entry speed