This paper describes the application developed as part of the “PROSIGRAT”
research project carried out by IKERLAN and Valencia University’s ARTEC
group dealing with the use of Real Time simulation for services and products
evaluation. The application consists of the development of a Real Time
graphic simulation of a domestic mobile robot moving in a virtual environment
and guided by a real physical navigation and control system, based on the
HIL methodology concept. This is a clear example in which the Real Time
simulation of a mechatronic system interacting with the environment leads
to a reduction in the time-to-market of a new product that has been well
tested and operates in a safe, reliable way. The paper shows the details
of the application and the main conclusions obtained.
