We Are AVSandbox

Simulating Autonomy, Testing Reality. Pioneering Simulation Solutions from Autonomous Vehicle Experts

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Pioneering Simulation Technology

Our solution provides sensor realistic simulation to support all aspects of AV development, with safety at the core. It has been developed to immerse the real AV control system into the virtual world.

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Vehicle Simulation Experts

We work in partnership with our clients to develop the future, running thousands of simulations, consolidating learnings and navigating the way to a future driven by autonomous vehicles.

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Real World Scenarios

Our flexible and intuitive solution allows developers to virtually immerse AV systems in real-life locations and scenarios, enabling the safe deployment of autonomous vehicles into the real-world.

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Our Vehicle Simulation Heritage

About AVSandbox

We deliver exceptional tools at the cutting edge of vehicle simulation. With over 20 years of system simulation experience in the Motorsport sector, we know that no single challenge is the same. So, we apply adaptable, flexible, and solution-oriented approach, empowering our customers to achieve their technical and business objectives.

In 2009, we partnered with rFpro to provide integrations with our vehicle models for use in Driver-in-the-Loop simulators in motorsports. This partnership now covers the distribution of rFpro; Modelica libraries to interface vehicle models to rFrpo; and the development of sensor models to support the virtual testing of autonomous vehicles. We have been partners to Dassualt Systèmes for over a decade, offering the full suite of DYMOLA products alongside expert training and support.

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Who We Are | AVSandbox

About Claytex

Claytex, a TECHNIA company, and a consultancy, developer and distributor of modelling and simulation solutions for systems engineering. We focus on simulating the dynamics of how systems behave and interact, leveraging the open standards of Modelica and FMI.

About TECHNIA

At TECHNIA, we pave the way for your innovation, creativity, and profitability. We combine industry-leading Product Lifecycle Management tools with specialist knowledge, so you can enjoy the journey from product concept to implementation.

Our experience makes it possible to keep things simple, personal, and accessible so that together, we transform your vision into value. With over 30 years of experience, more than 6000 customers worldwide and world-class knowledge in PLM & Intelligent Engineering, we work together as a true partner and extension of your team to create an exceptional PLM experience. Our team of more than 680 people work from 32 locations around the world, across vertical industries, delivering a premium service with a global infrastructure and a local presence.

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Who We Are | AVSandbox

About Addnode Group

Addnode Group delivers digital solutions and creates sustainable value growth over time by acquiring a stream of new enterprises and actively supporting them to drive organic earnings growth. Our organisation is decentralised, with substantial delegated business responsibility. Addnode Group’s vision is to provide technology for a sustainable future.

Addnode Group acquires, operates and develops cutting-edge enterprises that digitalise society. The common feature of Addnode Group’s subsidiaries are that we develop of deliver scalable digital solutions with a high share of recurring revenue from software subscriptions, support and maintenance services, as well as SaaS solutions.

Our Journey

Building the road to autonomy from the group up

1998

Claytex founded by Mike Dempsey to work on powertrain modeling and simulation projects.

2003

Claytex becomes a Dymola UK distributor and expands to Europe, supporting Dymola sales on a global basis.

2004

Claytex secures first Formula 1 customer for Dymola in the UK.

2006

Dymola is acquired by Dassault Systèmes.

2007

rFpro is born out of a project with a Formula 1 team.

2008

Claytex becomes a Dassault Systèmes distributor.

2009

Claytex first collaboration with rFpro for a NASCAR driving simulator (integrating Dymola vehicle physics model with rFpro).

2012

Claytex develops a commercial Dymola / rFpro interface.

2014

Claytex becomes an rFpro distributor.

2015

Work begins on the InnovateUK-funded MORSE project in collaboration with Ford and AVL.

2016

First autonomous vehicle project using rFpro to immerse the real vehicle controller into the virtual world.

2016

Claytex launches the VeSyMA suite of Modelica application libraries for Dymola.

2017

Claytex USA, Inc. established.

2018

Claytex joins the InnovateUK and CCAV-funded Streetwise project.

2019

Work begins on the InnovateUK and CCAV-funded D-Risk project.

2022

Claytex joins TECHNIA and launches AVSandbox, our pioneering Autonomous Vehicle solution.

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The Digital Twins

Vehicle Dynamics

Sensor realistic

Integration & API

The rFpro platform

Your Career In Autonomous Vehicles

AVSandbox is a world-leading engineering consultancy and provider of simulation tools, specialising in Systems Engineering to deliver enhanced solutions and services to clients across multiple industries.