In 1987 Hughes Aircraft Company launched a fledgling driving simulation laboratory. For six years the facility has been actively used for human factors research, product design and engineering, market research and the development of simulation technology. Review this facility's brief history reveals a concurrent evolution in sophistication of technical capability and applications with some interesting lessons learned regarding the use of driving simulators. The implications for researchers and product developers considering the use of driver-in-the-loop simulation tools are discussed.
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