Der XRNAUT Yacht Simulator

Simulator Screenshots

The XRNAUT Simulator

The XRNAUT Yacht Simulator is a highly realistic VR simulator for recreational yachts. It was especially designed for maneuver training and education but can also be used for various events or for marketing purposes.

The simulator system includes software, dedicated yacht hardware and a virtual reality display. It offers you a full immersive 360° view of the scenery. As it allows you to see in three dimensions, distances and speed can be assessed more accurately than in front of a screen. The system is unique because you control the yacht with authentic ship input devices (e.g. a 70cm stainless-steel steering wheel).

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Simulator Main-Features

Physical Model

The simulator is based on a complex physical model that incorporates for example:

masses and inertia effetcs
variable drag and flow resistances
propeller properties and "wheel effect"
rudder simulation with incident flow effects
wind forces
water current effects
and many more...

Input Hardware

The virtual ship is controlled via a custom developed steering pedestal including thrust lever.The steering pedestal requires authentic input actions and totally intuitive yacht control.