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EXPERTISE
DIGITAL-TWIN SOLUTIONS FOR MOTORSPORT
Digital Twin
MASTERING DRIVER-IN-THE-LOOP SIMULATION TECHNOLOGIES
Simone Marchetti Cavalieri manages and develops technologies related to driver-in-the-loop (DIL) simulators applied to motorsport and vehicle dynamics research.
His work focuses in particular on the design and implementation of digital twins, high-fidelity digital models that accurately replicate the behavior of real vehicles within advanced virtual environments. These models make it possible to realistically simulate the interaction between the vehicle, the track, and environmental conditions, providing a highly sophisticated tool for analysis and development.
The activity includes the creation and management of digital models of vehicles, racetracks, and environments, developed to ensure the highest level of consistency between simulated behavior and real-world performance. Through this process, it is possible to study driving dynamics, technical configurations, and operational scenarios within a controlled virtual setting.
The use of driver-in-the-loop simulators also allows the direct input of the driver to be integrated into the simulation process, enabling real-time evaluation of vehicle response and its interaction with the track. This approach represents one of the most advanced tools available today for analysis, development, and validation in motorsport and high-performance mobility research.
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SUBJECTIVE DRIVER
Subjective Driver
A LIFE IN MOTORSPORT
Simone Marchetti Cavalieri is also active as a subjective driver, contributing to vehicle testing and development programs through direct driving evaluation and feedback.
His work in this area is based on practical experience gained over the years in competitive karting and formula racing programs, where the development of driving sensitivity and the ability to interpret vehicle dynamics became a central part of his technical approach.
As a subjective driver, he focuses on the qualitative assessment of vehicle and motorsport simulators behavior, analyzing aspects such as balance, responsiveness, feedback, and overall drivability. This type of evaluation complements engineering data by providing insights that can only emerge through direct interaction between the driver and the vehicle.
Alongside testing activities, this experience has also supported the development of original automotive projects, including those created with the startup Mirage Motors Modena, now Cavalieri Automobili, an initiative dedicated to the design and development of open-source vehicles. Within these projects, the role of the subjective driver becomes part of a broader process that combines experimentation, design, and hands-on development, with the aim of exploring alternative approaches to vehicle engineering and performance.
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