Porsche - 100% Virtual Development of a Vehicle Motion Controller Using VI-grade Driving Simulators

Tim Wright - Development Engineer Presented on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 11:25 #SPS2026 This video presents the development strategy for Porsche Engineering’s Motion Domain Controller (MDC), a centralized chassis and drivetrain controller. The MDC is developed using a 100% digital process, running in a Model-in-the-Loop (MiL) setup within digital prototypes at development centers in Germany, the Czech Republic, Romania, and Shanghai. The process relies on an extensive simulator program alongside traditional offline simulation techniques. This paper provides an overview of the tools and methods used to develop MDC functions, demonstrating how a fully digital workflow enhances efficiency, accelerates innovation, and refines vehicle dynamics control strategies. More info here: https://conference.vi-grade.com/#hero