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Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/RFpro > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/RFpro.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RFpro > Source revision: 1352031717 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{Short description|Driving simulation software}} {{Lowercase title|italic=yes}} {{Infobox software | name = ''rFpro'' | logo = center|250px|''rFpro'' logo | developer = rFpro Limited | released = 2007 | engine = [isiMotor 2](/source/Image_Space_Incorporated) | genre = [Simulation software](/source/Simulation_software) | license = [Commercial software](/source/Commercial_software) | website = [https://rfpro.com/ rFpro Website] }}'''''rFpro''''', originally '''''rFactor Pro''''', is a [driving simulation](/source/driving_simulation) software used by professional motor racing teams, car manufacturers, and [tier 1 suppliers](/source/Supply_chain) for [advanced driver-assistance systems](/source/Advanced_driver-assistance_system), [self-driving car](/source/self-driving_car)s and [vehicle dynamics](/source/vehicle_dynamics).Paul Jeffrey [https://www.racedepartment.com/threads/rfactor-pro.137888/ rFactor Pro], at racedepartment.com, Jul 4, 2017 The software was a project created within an undisclosed [Formula One](/source/Formula_One) team, using the code from [Image Space Incorporated](/source/Image_Space_Incorporated)'s [racing simulator](/source/Sim_racing) ''[rFactor](/source/rFactor)'' as a base,[https://web.archive.org/web/20210304053324/https://www.rfpro.com/about/ rfpro.com/about/], archived on March 4th, 2021 and was later made available for commercial release in 2007. It was originally developed for driver-in-the-loop simulations, but has since been used for autonomous vehicle training as well. ==History== Developed using the code [Image Space Incorporated](/source/Image_Space_Incorporated)'s [racing simulator](/source/Sim_racing) ''[rFactor](/source/rFactor)'' as a base, ''rFpro'' started as an internal project in 2007 within an undisclosed [Formula One](/source/Formula_One) team and was later made available for commercial release. The software is developed by rFpro Limited, based in [Wiltshire](/source/Wiltshire), [England](/source/England).[https://www.mathworks.com/products/connections/product_detail/rfpro.html rFpro - Photo-realistic 3D environments with lidar-accurate road surfaces processed in real time], at mathworks.com In 2017, rFpro Limited joined forces with [Image Space Incorporated](/source/Image_Space_Incorporated) and acquired assets from their isiMotor [physics engine](/source/physics_engine) and gMotor [graphics engine](/source/graphics_engine), which it had been licensing for use in ''rFpro'' since its initial release.[https://www.autocarpro.in/news-international/rfpro-acquires-market-leading-graphics-engine-accelerate-innovation-driving-simulation-27039 rFpro acquires market-leading graphics engine to accelerate innovation in driving simulation], by Autocar Pro News Desk, 13 Nov 2017 [British](/source/United_Kingdom) solutions company AB Dynamics acquired rFpro Limited in 2019.[https://www.autocarpro.in/news-international/ab-dynamics-acquires-simulation-software-specialist-rfpro-43413 AB Dynamics acquires simulation software specialist rFpro], by Autocar Pro News Desk, 02 July 2019 In 2020, they partnered with [German](/source/Germany) simulation company Cosin Scientific Software to enable FTire (flexible ring tire model) to run with ''rFpro''.[https://www.rfpro.com/ftire-partnership-brings-step-change-in-vehicle-simulation/ NEW PARTNERSHIP PROVIDES STEP-CHANGE IMPROVEMENT IN VEHICLE SIMULATION AND TESTING], 29/01/2020, at rfpro.com[https://www.mathworks.com/products/connections/product_detail/ftire.html FTire and FTire/link] at mathworks.com[https://vimeo.com/387928110 FTire physical tire model to run with rFpro driving simulation software] ''rFpro'' launched AV elevate in 2024, an integrated platform created for [advanced driver-assistance systems](/source/Advanced_driver-assistance_system) and [autonomous vehicle](/source/autonomous_vehicle) development.{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=Advanced simulation aims to remove testing barrier for autonomous vehicle development |url=https://www.theengineer.co.uk/content/news/advanced-simulation-aims-to-remove-testing-barrier-for-autonomous-vehicle-development |access-date=2025-10-27 |website=The Engineer |language=en}} A number of [Formula One](/source/Formula_One) teams, past and present, use ''rFpro'',[https://web.archive.org/web/20110408114433/https://www.racecar-engineering.com/articles/technology/when-computer-games-meet-the-real-world/ When Computer Games meet real world Racing], at racecar-engineering.com, April 5, 2011[https://web.archive.org/web/20150131043113/http://imagespaceinc.com/software.php History of the Image Space Inc. Software Engine], at imagespaceinc.com including [Alpine](/source/Alpine_F1_Team),{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwX-47cEM4I |title=Going behind the scenes to take a look at our simulator |date=2022-07-25 |last=Alpine |access-date=2025-10-26 |via=YouTube}} [Ferrari](/source/Scuderia_Ferrari),[https://web.archive.org/web/20120121074228/https://www.bsimracing.com/2012/01/hardware-rfactor-pro-powered-6-million-dollar-ferrari-f1-simulator/ Hardware – rFactor Pro powered – 6 million dollar Ferrari F1 Simulator], Jan 18, 2012 [Force India](/source/Force_India),[http://www.virtualr.net/force-india-joins-long-list-of-rfactor-pro-clients Force India Joins Long List of rFactor Pro Clients], November 14, 2009 [Mercedes-AMG](/source/Mercedes-Benz_in_Formula_One),{{Cite web |title=How Does F1 Simulation Work? |url=https://www.mercedesamgf1.com/news/how-does-f1-simulation-work |access-date=2025-10-26 |website=Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team |language=en-US}} and [Sauber](/source/Sauber_Motorsport).{{Cite web |last=Doherty |first=Rich |date=2019-07-18 |title=Sauber's F1 Team, Alfa Romeo Racing, invest in major simulator upgrade • rFpro |url=https://rfpro.com/saubers-f1-team-alfa-romeo-racing-invest-in-major-simulator-upgrade/ |access-date=2025-10-26 |website=rFpro |language=en-GB}} ==Features== ''rFpro'' features a 120 Hz [graphics engine](/source/graphics_engine), a library of high definition laser scanned tracks and roads, and an infrastructure in which users can plug their in-house vehicle physics through a [Simulink](/source/Simulink) or a C/C++ interface.Mathews, Albert (2010) [https://escholarship.mcgill.ca/concern/theses/rj430522r Powertrain optimization of a series hybrid racer] (thesis), McGill University[https://web.archive.org/web/20150215020620/https://rfactor-pro.com/Models.aspx Models], at rfactor-pro.com, archived on Feb 15th 2015 Alternatively'', rFpro'''s rigid multi-body physics engine can be used, which samples suspension and drive-train at 800 Hz.[https://web.archive.org/web/20090228123431/https://www.rfactor-pro.com/rFactorPro/Summary.aspx Design, Develop, Drive] rFactor-Pro. Brochure: 2008. ''rFpro'' includes a tool called TerrainServer, which can feed the LiDAR data with a 1 cm resolution to a vehicle model running in real time up to 5 kHz.Dempsey, M., Fish, G., & Beltran, J. G. D. (2015) [https://2015.international.conference.modelica.org/proceedings/html/submissions/ecp15118273_DempseyFishDelgadobeltran.pdf High fidelity multibody vehicle dynamics models for driver-in-the-loop simulators], in Proceedings of the 11th International Modelica Conference, Versailles, France, September 21–23, 2015 (No. 118, pp. 273-280). Linköping University Electronic Press.{{Cite web |title=NISMO adopts rFpro for its Driver-in-the-Loop Simulation |url=https://www.autotechpr.com/news/nismo-adopts-rfpro-for-its-driver-in-the-loop-simulation |access-date=2025-10-27 |website=ATPR |language=en-GB}} The library includes digital reproductions of public roads, proving grounds, and laser-scanned racing circuits, some of which are locations used in major racing series including [Formula One](/source/Formula_One) and [Formula E](/source/Formula_E).[http://www.virtualr.net/rfactor-pro-laser-scanning-heaven rFactor Pro – Laser Scanning Heaven], at virtualr.net, July 15, 2011{{Cite web |last=Doherty |first=Rich |date=2024-11-20 |title=rFpro Unveils Hyper-Realistic Digital Twin of Las Vegas F1 Circuit |url=https://rfpro.com/rfpro-unveils-hyper-realistic-digital-twin-of-las-vegas-f1-circuit/ |access-date=2025-10-26 |website=rFpro |language=en-GB}}{{Cite web |last=Doherty |first=Rich |date=2021-07-21 |title=New Digital Model Created for UK's First Formula E Race Since 2016 • rFpro |url=https://rfpro.com/new-digital-model-created-for-uks-first-formula-e-race-since-2016/ |access-date=2025-10-27 |website=rFpro |language=en-GB}} In switching to ''rFpro'' for its simulator software in 2014, [Scuderia Ferrari](/source/Scuderia_Ferrari) cited the high fidelity of the reproduced track surface, with an accuracy better than 1 millimetre in Z (height) and 1 centimetre in X and Y (position), which represented a ten-fold improvement over their previous solution.[https://web.archive.org/web/20201112024107/https://www.autocarpro.in/news-international/ferrari-f1-team-switches-driving-simulator-software-rfpro-6554 Ferrari F1 Team switches to driving simulator software from rFpro], by Autocar Pro News Desk, 14 Oct 2014 They also cited the ability to respond to dynamic inputs faster than the driver can detect. ==See also== * [Modelica](/source/Modelica) * [Powertrain](/source/Powertrain) * ''[rFactor](/source/rFactor)'' * ''[rFactor 2](/source/rFactor_2)'' ==References== ==Further reading== * Nair, V. G., & Wishart, J. (2018) [https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/211003017.pdf A study of driving simulation platforms for automated vehicles] CAV Final Report, Arizona State University. * Rachel Evans ''[https://www.vi-grade.com/dynatc/attachments-0542-361e/Automotive%20Testing%20Technology%20oct2015.pdf Quantum leaps] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123234058/https://www.vi-grade.com/dynatc/attachments-0542-361e/Automotive%20Testing%20Technology%20oct2015.pdf |date=2021-11-23 }}'', Automotive Testing Technology International, September 2015 ==External links== * https://www.rfpro.com * https://twitter.com/rfpronews {{Image Space Incorporated games}} Category:Automotive software Category:Driving simulators Category:Racing simulators Category:Simulation software Category:Industrial software --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [RFpro](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RFpro) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RFpro?action=history)). 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