ADS EVO: Automatic Driving System

ADS EVO driving robot for repeatable vehicle testing on chassis dynamometers

HORIBA ADS EVO automatic driving system with accelerator, brake, clutch, and gearshift actuators.

Long vehicle tests require consistent driving inputs. The ADS EVO driving robot follows prescribed drive cycles on a chassis dynamometer, reducing variation in pedal and shift inputs between runs. It also reduces the time test drivers need to spend in the vehicle during extended EV range and energy consumption tests.

ADS EVO is an automatic driving system that acts as a driving robot during laboratory vehicle testing.

Installed inside the vehicle, its mechanical units operate the driving controls to follow prescribed cycles on a chassis dynamometer. This helps engineers reproduce driving conditions and reduces the time a driver needs to remain in the vehicle during extended tests.

ADS EVO supports emissions and fuel-consumption testing, EV and hybrid development, and performance and system validation, depending on configuration. Modular units, ISOFIX-based mounting and teaching functions help simplify vehicle preparation, while optional actuators and environmental specifications adapt the system to different controls and test conditions.


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On this page: Repeatable Driving | Faster Vehicle Setup | Driving Robot Applications | Components and Specifications | Downloads and Technical Resources | Driving Robot Case Studies and Resources | Frequently Asked Questions

Repeatable Chassis Dynamometer Testing

ADS EVO follows prescribed speed traces by operating the vehicle’s controls in place of a human driver.

Consistent inputs help engineers compare results across development runs, vehicle configurations and calibration changes.

HORIBA’s comparison charts show drive-trace quality and CO2 emissions from five ADS EVO runs and five human-driven runs.

HORIBA ADS EVO automatic driving system with accelerator, brake, clutch, and gearshift actuators.        Chart comparing measured CO₂ emissions across five ADS EVO runs and five human-driven runs.

Faster Driving Robot Setup


ADS EVO’s modular design lets operators position each mechanical unit individually inside the vehicle. Once the units are installed, operators use the teaching functions to set pedal and shift positions for the vehicle’s controls.


Design Recognition
The ADS EVO automatic driving system has earned international recognition for its design:

Operator handling an ADS EVO mechanical unit during vehicle setup.

Handle and position

Ergonomic units weighing 3–7 kg each support handling and installation inside a vehicle.

ISOFIX mounting points used to secure the ADS EVO mechanical unit inside the vehicle.

Secure the system

ISOFIX-based mounting helps simplify installation in compatible vehicles.

Optional ADS EVO storage cart with mechanical units, pedal actuators, and cables.

Organize the components

The optional mechanical-unit cart organizes components for storage, transport and setup.

Compared with ADS-7000

Installation timeMechanical-unit mass

16.4 → 8 min

51% less

41 → 30 kg

27% less

Figures describe HORIBA’s ADS-7000 comparison. Actual setup time depends on the vehicle and test configuration.

Discuss vehicle compatibility, mounting, and the right configuration for your test cycles.

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Driving Robot Applications in Vehicle Testing

Configure ADS EVO according to the vehicle’s controls, test procedure and operating environment.

Emissions and Fuel Consumption

Follow prescribed chassis dynamometer cycles to evaluate emissions, fuel consumption and calibration changes.

EV and Hybrid Development

Automate extended EV range and energy-consumption tests, and evaluate hybrid operating strategies. Hybrid/EV applicability is optional.

Performance and Powertrain Validation

Apply controlled inputs for vehicle system validation and engine or powertrain test-bed applications. Configuration depends on the test program; performance mode is optional.

Environmental Testing

Support temperature-chamber tests with optional mechanical units rated from −40 to 80 °C. The control rack has separate environmental requirements.

ADS EVO Components and Specifications

ADS EVO combines vehicle-mounted mechanical units with a control rack, user interface and teaching pendant. A connecting cable links the mechanical units to the control rack.

Diagram of the ADS EVO driving robot in a chassis dynamometer test cell, showing its mechanical unit and cable, control rack, software interface, teaching pendant, and optional cart.

Illustrated ADS EVO test-cell configuration. Equipment layout and cable routing vary by installation; the mechanical-unit cart is optional.

Pedal actuators operate the accelerator, brake and clutch, while shift actuators operate the gear selector according to the vehicle configuration. The modular arrangement supports installation around the controls required for the test program.

Labeled diagram of the HORIBA ADS EVO driving robot showing the base unit, control panel, vehicle interface connectors, accelerator, brake, clutch, and shift actuators, and optional storage cart.
CategoryFunctions
Driving functionsStandard drive traces; automatic/manual pedal and shift adjustment; learning, warm-up, constant-speed and manual modes
Optional driving functionPerformance test mode
Applicable vehiclesManual transmission (MT), automatic transmission (AT) and continuously variable transmission (CVT); left- and right-hand drive
Optional vehicle applicabilityHybrid/EV
Shift layoutsFloor shift; optional instrument-panel and column shift
MeasurementDynamometer speed and engine speed
External operation inputDrive start/stop
External condition inputsDynamometer ready/error; blower ON
External operation outputSynchronization signal with a data-processing device
Optional host communicationAK-compliant HOST communication
ParameterSpecification
Total mass30 kg, standard specification
Individual unit mass3–7 kg
Standard operating environment−10 to 45 °C; 30–90% RH, no condensation
Optional environmental specification−40 to 80 °C; 30–90% RH, no condensation
ActuatorStroke lengthRated outputMaximum operating speed
Accelerator150 mm160 N0.61 m/s
Brake200 mm241 N0.61 m/s
Clutch200 mm322 N0.78 m/s
Shift, X axis190 mm193 N0.77 m/s
Shift, Y axis240 mm193 N0.77 m/s
Starter, push—16 N—
Starter, turn — optional—0.97 N·m—
Up to five additional push-actuator channels are available as an option to operate other vehicle controls, such as switching air conditioning during a test cycle.
ParameterSpecification
Dimensions, W × D × H578 × 929 × 1000 mm
Operating environment5 to 40 °C; 20–80% RH, no condensation
Power supply: 200–240 V configurationSingle-phase AC 200–240 V ±10%, maximum 250 V; 50/60 Hz; 3.0 kVA
Power supply: 100–120 V configurationSingle-phase AC 100–120 V ±10%; 50/60 Hz; 3.0 kVA
Teaching pendantUsed to teach shift positions and configure settings
Mechanical-unit cableConnects the mechanical units and control rack
Mechanical-unit cartOptional
Optional items are identified above. Confirm the required vehicle compatibility, options and power-supply configuration with HORIBA. Specifications and appearance are subject to change.

ADS EVO Brochure and Technical Resources

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ADS EVO Brochure
Review the system configuration, features and technical specifications. Download ADS EVO brochure (PDF)
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Driving Robots for xEV Testing
Learn how automated driving supports extended electric-vehicle tests and hybrid development. Download xEV testing white paper (PDF)
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Driving Robot Case Studies and Resources

Electric vehicle on a chassis dynamometer in a HORIBA test cell for electric vehicle testing.

Driving robots help labs follow the same speed trace across long EV range and energy consumption tests.

Explore Driving Robots for EV Testing

Engineers from ARTC beside the HORIBA ADS EVO driving robot on its storage cart in a vehicle test cell.

Taiwan’s Automotive Research & Testing Center (ARTC) uses ADS EVO to simplify setup, automate EV test cycles, and reduce driver fatigue.

Read the ARTC Interview

EV connected to hub-mounted test equipment in an electric vehicle test cell.

See how UN GTR No. 22 evaluates how much usable battery energy and driving range EVs retain as they age.

Explore UN GTR No. 22

ADS EVO Driving Robot Frequently Asked Questions

Mechanical units installed inside the vehicle operate its driving controls to follow a prescribed speed trace. Supported pedal, shift and additional control functions depend on the vehicle and system configuration.

Yes, with the optional Hybrid/EV configuration. ADS EVO supports repeatable driving inputs during extended cycles and reduces the time a driver needs to remain in the vehicle. Test duration depends on the vehicle and procedure.

The optional environmental specification allows the mechanical units to operate from −40 to 80 °C. The control rack is rated for 5 to 40 °C and must be located accordingly. Humidity and non-condensation limits also apply.

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