What does the miniSim cost?
Typical costs for complete miniSims and standard services are as follows:
One-Time Hardware Costs
(choose 1 option)
Desktop miniSim Hardware |
$13,000 approx. (PC, monitors, wheel, tactile, etc.) |
Simplified-Cab miniSim Hardware |
$23,000 approx.. (Cab, PC, 48” monitors+stand, etc.) |
Quarter-Cab miniSim Hardware |
$52,000 approx.. (Cab, monitors+stand, etc.) |
Half or Full-Cab Simulators |
$175-450k (depending on cab, display, and motion) |
Installation and Training
(choose 1 option)
Training at NADS or remotely (4 days) |
$3,600 (only for Desktop and Simplified Cab systems) |
Installation and Training On-Site |
$12,000+ (for Quarter Cab and larger) |
== Annual Software Support Fee ==
Yearly Software Support/Maintenance: $6,250 (required)
== Options: ==
* Springfield Road Network $5,000
* HD Video Capture System and Cameras: $9,500
* Custom Scenarios, Models etc. Custom quoted
= How does one obtain a miniSim? =
For contracting with us, there are three elements:
# The hardware, installation, training, and any project-specific development or customization is handled under a UI research contract.
# The ISAT, miniSim, Tiles, nDaqTools and other software are delivered by NADS for:
## Internal R&D and Non-profit applications: a software transfer agreement through the UI Research Foundation is used. A $6,250k/year software support and maintenance fee is required.
## Commercial applications: a commercial license can be obtained from the UI Research Foundation. This requires a license fee based on a percentage of revenue model. This typically allows the holder to derive revenue directly from simulator based services or distribution for a specific application/market.
# The Tile Mosaic Tool is delivered by, and fully supported by NADS, but a $0 loan agreement from Rockwell Collins is re-quired.