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Autosport
Autosport
Sport
John Munro

How haptic technology strengthens the ties between sim racing and motorsport

In sim racing, drivers constantly strive for the ultimate in immersion. Using technology to mimic the sensations a driver may experience in the real world is a significant element, and various forms of technology have been continuously developed over the years in the pursuit of realism.

Virtual reality, wind generation, direct drive wheel bases and hydraulic pedals. All of these elements are designed with one main purpose – to make sim racing as close to motorsport as possible.

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