Dynamic Research, Inc.

Automotive testing, vehicle dynamics, ADAS targets, and human factors research

Website

About the firm

Dynamic Research, Inc. (DRI) is a California-based automotive testing, research, and development practice. With over 40 years of experience in vehicle dynamics, ADAS testing, human factors research, and ADAS surrogate targets, it supports OEMs, testing authorities, and safety organizations worldwide.

Established
1984
Firm type
Automation & Controls · Mechanical Engineering · Simulation Engineering · Materials Testing

Capabilities

ADAS Testing

Comprehensive testing, verification, and validation of active safety and autonomous vehicle systems.

  • Regulatory & Consumer Compliance Testing

    NHTSA NCAP, Euro NCAP, and IIHS pedestrian and car-to-car AEB testing packages.

  • Advanced Development & Swarm Testing

    Complex multi-vehicle swarm tests and custom scenarios for Level 3+ automated driving systems.

Dynamics Testing

Evaluation of vehicle ride, handling, lateral performance, and braking at a specialized vehicle dynamics area.

  • Stability & Rollover Testing

    US NCAP fishhook rollover stability and FMVSS 126 electronic stability control testing.

  • Trailer Towing Testing

    Sway damping and combination vehicle understeer evaluation based on SAE J2807, SAE J2664, and SAE J266 standards.

  • Custom Dynamics & Performance Testing

    Slalom, J-turns, braking in a turn, throttle in a turn, and ISO double lane change tests.

Kinematics and Compliance Testing

Suspension system evaluation using the industry-leading Suspension Parameter Measurement Machine (SPMM).

  • Suspension K&C Measurement

    Standard tests including bounce, bounce-pitch, roll, longitudinal compliance, lateral compliance, aligning torque, and steering.

  • Center of Gravity & Moment of Inertia

    Precision derived measurement of vehicle CG and full MOI properties, including products of inertia.

Adaptive Driving Beam Headlight Testing

In-house ADB testing solutions to meet the latest United States standards.

Human Factors Research

Driver-interaction research for active safety systems and automated driving technologies.

  • Active Safety Interaction Research

    Research on how drivers interact with active safety functions.

  • Vehicle Communication Studies

    Evaluation of driver interaction with vehicle-to-vehicle communication concepts.

  • Automated Driving Research

    Human factors research for automated driving technologies.

California Proving Ground Rental

Year-round private vehicle testing facilities near Bakersfield.

  • Vehicle Dynamics Area

    Access to dedicated pavement for vehicle dynamics testing.

  • Multi-Lane Road Testing

    Test-track roadways for repeatable vehicle evaluation.

  • NCAP Intersection Testing

    Intersection test area support for safety-system programs.

Vehicle Dynamics Simulation

Simulation and test-data workflows that help teams improve vehicle performance.

  • SPMM Measurement

    Use of SPMM measurement data in vehicle dynamics work.

  • Track Test Data Integration

    Integration of track testing data into simulation studies.

  • Performance Optimization

    Simulation support for vehicle performance improvements.

Accident Research Analysis

Comprehensive analysis and statistical reporting of vehicle accident data for OEMs, safety organizations, and policymakers.

Industries

Automotive · Sports & Recreation

Projects

No projects listed yet.