6 DOF MOTION PLATFORMS PROVIDE IT ALL : PITCH, ROLL, HEAVE, SWAY, SURGE AND YAW

  • Pitch axis: tilts forward and backward
  • Roll axis: pivots side to side
  • Heave axis: moving up and down
  • Sway axis: moving left and right
  • Surge axis: moving forward and backward
  • Yaw axis: swivels left and right

A 6 DOF (Degree of Freedom) motion platform is a device that simulates motion in 3 axes of rotation (pitch, roll, and yaw) and 3 axis of translation (heave, surge and sway). The platform is engineered to replicate the motions experienced by an object or vehicle in these six directions, creating an immersive simulation experience.

OUR 6DOF MOTION SYSTEMS PROVIDE REAL TIME REVERSE KINEMATICS, FORWARD KINEMATICS AND FULL FEATURED WASHOUT CUEING FILTERS ALL COMPLETELY “ON BOARD” MEANING THAT ANY CLIENT APPLICATION CAN OPERATE THESE SYSTEMS.

MFS TAKES PRIDE IN DELIVERING THE HIGHEST QUALITY PRODUCTS AND NOTHING IS MORE TRUE WITH OUR 6DOF MFS MOTION SYSTEMS.

OUR 6DOF MOTION SYSTEMS ARE BUILT TO LAST WITH MINIMAL MAINTENANCE REQUIRED.

Our 6DOF motion systems are indeed powered with the same quality standards whatever their size. They are the ideal solution for demanding customers looking for a smooth, trouble free system operation with minimal maintenance and operation costs.

Our 6DOF motion platforms are designed for reliable, round-the-clock operation, with no overheating issues. This makes them ideal for use in both the entertainment and industrial sectors.

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF USING A 6DOF MOTION PLATFORM AS OPPOSED TO A 2DOF OR 3DOF MOTION PLATFORM?

A 6 DOF (Degree of Freedom) motion platform offers several advantages over 2 DOF and 3 DOF motion platforms, particularly in terms of realism and immersion.

Compared to a 2 DOF platform, a 6 DOF platform provides a more complex and realistic simulation, allowing for motion in all six degrees of freedom, including translation in the x, y, and z axes, as well as rotational motion in the pitch, roll, and yaw axes. This allows for a more accurate representation of real-world movements and environments, making it suitable for highly advanced simulation and training applications, such as those in the military and space industries.

Compared to a 3 DOF platform, a 6 DOF platform provides an even higher level of realism and immersion, as it allows for additional degrees of freedom, including translation in the x, y, and z axes. This provides a more comprehensive representation of motion and environment, making it suitable for even more advanced simulation and training applications.

In summary, the advantages of a 6 DOF motion platform include a more complex and realistic simulation, additional degrees of freedom, and a higher level of immersion compared to 2 DOF and 3 DOF platforms, making it suitable for highly advanced simulation and training applications.

THE MOST COMMON APPLICATIONS FOR A 2DOF MOTION SYSTEM INCLUDE :

  • Driving simulators
  • Rotary flight simulators (typically, a 6DOF is the only realistic option)
  • Fixed wing flight simulator (a 6 DOF will allow asymetric flights and ground handling to be simulated correctly thanks to the SWAY, SURGE and YAW axis missing on a 3DOF)
  • Train simulators (a 6DOF is typically recommended for a train simulator due to the dominant surge and sway requirements)
  • Driving simulators (a 6DOF will let you feel loss of grip or traction, rapid lane change, acceleration onset, braking, rough terrain, ripple strips,…)
  • Industrial testing
  • Mining simulators
  • Movie ride simulators
  • Industrial testing (gaz tank tester, …)
  • Research applications
  • TV and cinema (advertisement, movies,…)
  • Event attraction
  • Amusement park ride
  • Medical research
  • Telecommunication equipement (track satelittes)
  • Landing platform for drone or flying car
  • Sea motion compensation
  • Boating, sailing, ( a 6OF is typically the only solution when it comes to sea motion)
  • Aircraft compensation
  • Landing platform for drone or flying car
  • … and much more !

PAYLOAD 300 KGS

PITCH Excursion ±25° Velocity ±40°/s Acceleration ±500°/s2

ROLL Excursion ±21° Velocity ±40°/s Acceleration ±500°/s2

YAW Excursion ±20° Velocity ±40°/s Acceleration ±500°/s2

HEAVE Excursion ±150mm Velocity ±320mm/s Acceleration ± 1g

SWAY Excursion ±150mm Velocity ±320mm/s Acceleration ± 0.7g

SURGE Excursion ±175mm Velocity ±320mm/s Acceleration ± 0.7g

PAYLOAD 600 KGS

PITCH Excursion ±25° Velocity ±40°/s Acceleration ±500°/s2

ROLL Excursion ±21° Velocity ±40°/s Acceleration ±500°/s2

YAW Excursion ±20° Velocity ±40°/s Acceleration ±500°/s2

HEAVE Excursion ±150mm Velocity ±320mm/s Acceleration ± 1g

SWAY Excursion ±150mm Velocity ±320mm/s Acceleration ± 0.7g

SURGE Excursion ±175mm Velocity ±320mm/s Acceleration ± 0.7g

PAYLOAD 1000 KGS

PITCH Excursion ±25° Velocity ±40°/s Acceleration ±900°/s2

ROLL Excursion ±22° Velocity ±40°/s Acceleration ±700°/s2

YAW Excursion ±20° Velocity ±40°/s Acceleration ±550°/s2

HEAVE Excursion ±180mm Velocity ±600mm/s Acceleration ± 0.8g

SWAY Excursion ±185mm Velocity ±800mm/s Acceleration ± 0.5g

SURGE Excursion ±217mm Velocity ±800mm/s Acceleration ± 0.5g

PAYLOAD 1500 KGS

PITCH Excursion ±25° Velocity ±40°/s Acceleration ±900°/s2

ROLL Excursion ±22° Velocity ±40°/s Acceleration ±700°/s2

YAW Excursion ±20° Velocity ±40°/s Acceleration ±550°/s2

HEAVE Excursion ±180mm Velocity ±600mm/s Acceleration ± 0.8g

SWAY Excursion ±185mm Velocity ±800mm/s Acceleration ± 0.5g

SURGE Excursion ±217mm Velocity ±800mm/s Acceleration ± 0.5g

PAYLOAD 2000 KGS

PITCH Excursion ±25° Velocity ±35°/s Acceleration ±400°/s2

ROLL Excursion ±22° Velocity ±35°/s Acceleration ±400°/s2

YAW Excursion ±20° Velocity ±40°/s Acceleration ±500°/s2

HEAVE Excursion ±180mm Velocity ±600mm/s Acceleration ± 0.8g

SWAY Excursion ±185mm Velocity ±800mm/s Acceleration ± 0.5g

SURGE Excursion ±217mm Velocity ±800mm/s Acceleration ± 0.5g

PAYLOAD 2500 KGS

PITCH Excursion ±25° Velocity ±35°/s Acceleration ±400°/s2

ROLL Excursion ±22° Velocity ±35°/s Acceleration ±400°/s2

YAW Excursion ±20° Velocity ±40°/s Acceleration ±500°/s2

HEAVE Excursion ±180mm Velocity ±600mm/s Acceleration ± 0.8g

SWAY Excursion ±185mm Velocity ±800mm/s Acceleration ± 0.5g

SURGE Excursion ±217mm Velocity ±800mm/s Acceleration ± 0.5g

PAYLOAD 3000 KGS

PITCH Excursion ±25° Velocity ±35°/s Acceleration ±400°/s2

ROLL Excursion ±22° Velocity ±35°/s Acceleration ±400°/s2

YAW Excursion ±20° Velocity ±40°/s Acceleration ±500°/s2

HEAVE Excursion ±180mm Velocity ±600mm/s Acceleration ± 0.8g

SWAY Excursion ±185mm Velocity ±800mm/s Acceleration ± 0.5g

SURGE Excursion ±217mm Velocity ±800mm/s Acceleration ± 0.5g

PAYLOAD 4000 KGS

PITCH Excursion ±24° Velocity ±35°/s Acceleration ±400°/s2

ROLL Excursion ±20° Velocity ±35°/s Acceleration ±400°/s2

YAW Excursion ±21° Velocity ±35°/s Acceleration ±400°/s2

HEAVE Excursion ±220mm Velocity ±320mm/s Acceleration ± 0.5g

SWAY Excursion ±269mm Velocity ±320mm/s Acceleration ± 0.5g

SURGE Excursion ±309mm Velocity ±320mm/s Acceleration ± 0.5g

PAYLOAD 5000 KGS

PITCH Excursion ±24° Velocity ±35°/s Acceleration ±400°/s2

ROLL Excursion ±20° Velocity ±35°/s Acceleration ±400°/s2

YAW Excursion ±21° Velocity ±35°/s Acceleration ±400°/s2

HEAVE Excursion ±220mm Velocity ±320mm/s Acceleration ± 0.5g

SWAY Excursion ±269mm Velocity ±320mm/s Acceleration ± 0.5g

SURGE Excursion ±309mm Velocity ±320mm/s Acceleration ± 0.5g

PAYLOAD 6000 KGS

PITCH Excursion ±25° Velocity ±35°/s Acceleration ±400°/s2

ROLL Excursion ±22° Velocity ±35°/s Acceleration ±400°/s2

YAW Excursion ±20° Velocity ±40°/s Acceleration ±500°/s2

HEAVE Excursion ±180mm Velocity ±6000mm/s Acceleration ± 0.8g

SWAY Excursion ±185mm Velocity ±800mm/s Acceleration ± 0.5g

SURGE Excursion ±217mm Velocity ±800mm/s Acceleration ± 0.5g

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MFS provides a wide catalog of products from 2DOF to 6DOF (degrees of freedom) motion platforms and beyond (custom design) for any sizes and payloads.

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