Optimization of suspension’s kinematics design process for efficient vehicles

Authored By Carlo Desenzani (Politecnico di Torino) Matteo De Carlo (Politecnico di Torino) Abstract The work presented is part of an interdisciplinary project carried out by Politecnico di Torino’s student Team H2politO, formed by around 100 students coming from various engineering backgrounds as Automotive, Mechanical, Aerospace, Informatics, Electronics, Energetics, Mathematical, Mechatronics, and Industrial Design. The Team has stood out for years for the development of highly efficient vehicles, like the most recent IDRAzephyrus (Fuel Cell-powered prototype) and JUNO (ICE Urban Concept, fueled by Bioethanol), competing yearly with success at the Shell Eco-Marathon international competition, awarding minimization of fuel consumption in completing a given race course. This interdisciplinary research underscores the growing importance of highfidelity simulation tools in the development of next-generation underwater robotic platforms. By bridging theoretical modeling with real-world constraints, the project demonstrates how virtual testing environments can serve as a cornerstone for innovation in marine robotics, ultimately contributing to more sustainable and reliable technologies for underwater exploration. *** Find out about MSC support for academia here: https://www.cadence.com/en_US/home/to...