
Dynamic Research, Inc.
Automotive testing, vehicle dynamics, ADAS targets, and human factors research
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
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