2020 - for SAE J2951 Evaluation

The latest version of the AUTOPILOT User Interface GUI EMISSION now includes the option of importing CarMaker measurement files directly.

This means that they can be conveniently visualized and analyzed in the offline graphics - the values for ENERGY RATING and DRIVING INDEX can also be calculated and exported in accordance with the specifications of SAE J2951.

2020 - in regard of ASAM Format

The latest version of the AUTOPILOT software makes it possible to save the measurement data directly in the binary ASAM format mdl4 after the end of the test/stop and to store it in a configurable location.

This means that the measurement data created by the AUTOPILOT system can be opened and evaluated in a standardized format by appropriate analysis tools and managed in a higher-level database.

2019 - Drive Quality Evaluation

The latest version of the AUTOPILOT User Interface GUI EMISSION contains, in the protocol of the cycle Recordings, the new output of the calculated values for ENERGY RATING and DRIVING INDEX according to the regulations of SAE J2951.

These rating numbers reflect the quality of cycle performance and are also listed in the offline cycle reports.

2019 - Tire Coefficients

The latest version of the AUTOPILOT User Interface GUI TRACKDRIVER can now calculate the tire coefficients ABC directly from a recorded log file. Hereby all lateral control relevant Vehicle model Parameter can be identified automatically and the Manual Input is limited to geometric Vehicle data.

2019 - The test field of possibilities is growing!

Our proven SfpHybrid is now also available for driving Manual Transmission vehicles. The Extension consists of an one-of-a-kind shift actuator and a clutch actuator - in combination with a newly designed brake actuator - which is mounted to the seat rail adapter, taking into account the driver footroom:
- thanks to SuperSeatPlate, the shift actuator can be fixed to the passenger seat within approx. 30 seconds and can also be easily converted for left- or right-hand drive vehicles
- due to their modular structure, the weights of the individual component of the actuator are under 13 kg

- known and proven functionalities / performance from our chassis dynamometer applications such as start-up logic, shifting sequences, safety monitoring

- no modifications to the vehicle necessary

- the shift actuator can also be used for shifting automatic transmission vehicles

- various other switching actuators (push button, rotary, etc.) can be added optionally.

2018 - New Generation of the wellknown AUTOPILOT SAP2000 in a new, highly-modular version

The new Generation of the SAP2000 in this highly modular version allows
- shortest installation times
- most flexible actuator usage
- lowest module weights of < 12 kg

November 2016 -  Outstanding new generation of the steering system with all-new mounting principle, non-visible inner tooth gear and completely free and un-restricted view between spokes of the steering wheel

New development with highest focus to safest possible, most flexible and simplest use and operation.

New and outstanding Features:

- simplest and fast fixture behind steering wheel within minutes

- extremly flat design

- force locking Transmission of steer torque to the steering wheel

- no damages / markes to the steering wheel

- mechanical compensation of eccentricity of the installation

- HANDLE BARS for safe, simple, fast and comfortable manual steering operations (removable)

Product Picture Shows the mounted SfpHybrid automated driving system consisting of

- Steering actuator SspFrontFree

- throttle/acccelerator pedal actuator hybrid

- brake pedal actuator hybrid

November 2016 - Take advantage of the new comfortable, simple and consistent operation with new designs and new features.

For thi all- new design highest priority was set to a most simple and consistent useability.

Dialogs and procedures have been optimizef for a minimum number or required mouse clicks.

Selection of designs:

- Styles : MS Office / Windows Versions

- colours

- Version "classic" to keep the former user Interface design for conservative experienced users

- Docking dialogs for smart arrangement within the display area

additional new Features:

- Grafical selection of the cycle continue position

- copy&paste in Input lines / edit fields

- several new functions in teh offline graph view

- Track viewer and track editor for steering and track driver systems

May 2015 - Autopilot SAP-RAPID series: New Generation

The new generation of the Autopilot SAP-RAPID for driving of passenger cars and light duty commercial vehicles for highest dynamic applications on chassis dynamometer presents itself in a new concept with new and innovative solutions in regards of

- easiest handling

- fast set-up

- flexibility

- robustness

- new variants for actuator mounting

- actuators with highest dynamic and highes positioning precision

Stand gain yourself from the combination of

- long-standing experience of 30 years in development, production and distribution of Autopilot systems

- a large installation base of more than 700 systems world-wide

- versatile applications & features

- highest level of competence in requirements, applications, integration, realization, projects

- new, innovative and creative ideas and solutions

February 2014 - System to fix the steering wheel angle during a vehicle test.

The freely turning steering wheel of a vehicle can be fixed to the actual angular position by an external command.

This allows to perform repeatable tests in vehicle dynamic testing where the angular position of the steering wheel has to be fixed at certain conditions/situations.

The system convinces by 

- easy handling

- fast installation

- safe operation.

February 2014 - Pedal actuator system fot automated actuation and measurement of pedal strike and forces for identification of normed pedal characteristic

The actuator is placed on the driver seat.

There additional weight scan be mounted to simulate teh specified weight of a human driver.

Alternatively the actuator can be fixed onto the driver seat.

Optionally a horizonted pedal stroke measurement can be added in addition to the measurement of pedal stroke and force in the actuation direction.

February 2014 - Autopilot SAP2000 series: New Generation

The new generation of the Autopilot SAP2000 for driving of passenger cars, commercial vehicles, trucks and busses on chassis dynamometer presents itself in its well-established concept with new and innovative solutions in regards of

- easiest handling

- fast set-up

- flexibility

- robustness

- new variants for actuator mounting

Stand gain yourself from the combination of

- long-standing experience of more than 25 years in development, production and distribution of Autopilot systems

- a large installation base of more than 550 systems world-wide

- versatile applications & features

- highest level of competence in requirements, applications, integration, realization, projects

- new, innovative and creative ideas and solutions

May 2013 - Autopilot SMC2000 for Motorcycles: New Generation available

The new generation of the Autopiloten SMC2000 for driving of Motorcycles, ATVs and 3 - wheeler on chassis dynamomenter presents itself in a humanoid design now with proven and new revised advantages like

- simple handling

- fast set-up

- flexible adjustments

- modular design

February 2013 - Steering system SSP3000: New drive variant with 2500 °/sec at 85 Nm available!

A new drive variant is now available for the Steering robot SSP3000, which offers highest steer velocity of 2500 °/sec at 85 Nm torque and together with a small size.

November 2012 - New laptop stand for vehicle mounting with kink point for airbar release

Laptop stand for mounting into vehicle

- seat rail adapter mounting

- break out swivel point to fold down in case of airbag release

- mounting plate for additional devices

- mounting socket for sensors with spirit level “eye” for horizontal adjustment

April 2012 - New AUTOPILOT and STEERING PILOT versions for vehicle tests and automatted driving on proving grouds and test tracks

Especially for vehicle dynamic tests and automatted driving of vehicle on proving grounds and test tracks we developed a special generation of Autopilot, which allows the use of the driver seat by a driver together with the mounted robot actuators.

The new steering pilot SSP-FrontFree guarantees the mounting of the actuator without interference of the airbag area of the original steering wheel.

The brake actuator with intergrated redundant safety technology ensures an ABS braking even in case of poer shortage.

October 2010 - Application: Autopilot to determine the legal range of electric vehicles

The newest release of the Autopilot32 software allows to use the Autopilot systems to determine the range of electric vehicles according to the different regulations.

July 2010 - Fast fixture of the robot driver to the seat rail - fast alternative to belts !

Alternative to the proven universal seat mounting and fixing with belts this fast alternative solution is now available:

The robot driver is fixed quick, stable and safely to the seat rail using a universal adapter.

This option is available for the Autopilot Systems of the SAP2000 series and actuators AP-*.

July 2010 - Data exchange to dyno, vehicle, DAQ system, automation system via Fieldbus gateways

Different fieldbus interfaces are now available for optimal integration with other systems:

- LifeData real-time data exchange to chassis dynamometer

- CAN/OBD2 data exchange with vehicle

- LifeData real-time data exchange to DAQ system or building automation

- Automation interface to cell automation / host computer system

Fieldbusses such as CAN or PROFIBUS as well as others can be connected via gateways for elegant, robust and real-time capable data exchange.

July 2010 - New Durability stress tests system for vehicle components

This system allows precise durability stress testing for pedals and shift lever as well as safety (parking) brake mechanisms in the vehicle with dynamic and static loads.

Based on the SAP-RAPID-HE series, this custom system supports various versions of safety (parking) brakes as well as different configurations of shift levers such as floor shifter, column shifter and dash board shifter.

December 2009 - the first STÄHLE Autonomous Driving Actuator System was put in operation.

With this autonomous driving system the sensors and strategies of active collision avoidance systems of different vehicles will be tested and optimized.

November 2009 - Release of the new designed shift hand (grabber of shift lever knob) with integrated force measurement.

Due to the mechanical design of the shift actuator with the spherical motion and the special application of the sensors, the forces are measured always as applied orthogonal to the shift knob in the X and Y directions, independent to the angle of the shift lever.

The grabber can be adjusted to the size of the shift lever knob.

Applications:

- Shift force measurement

- Shift force monitoring

- Shift force limitation

- Shift force closed loop control

- Unloading of the shift lever after shift

- AutoTeach: Automatted detection of the gear positions

2008 -  Release of the all-new Autopilot Real-Time Software Autopilot32 with new out-standing vehicle speed control and various new features.

The application runs under the real-time operating system INTIME from Tenasys as add-On to Microsoft Windows XP.

Various new features with outstanding performance.

Special features:

- Highest control accuracy with reduced accelerator pedal movements

- Shift table with additional map tables

- Extended data acquisition with circular buffer

- Fieldbus Gateways with interfaces to chassis dyno, vehicle and data acquisition system

Contact us for upgrades of existing systems or demonstrations of the new performance