A U.S. Army Center of Excellence for Modeling and Simulation of Ground Vehicle Systems.

Explore how the Automotive Research Center (ARC) leverages digital twins—real-time, data-driven virtual models—to design, test, and operate autonomous off-road vehicles, especially for military and hazardous applications. ARC Director Bogdan Epureanu explains that digital twins enable immersive, cost-effective simulations involving human-machine teams, improving decision-making and system capabilities. The technology is critical for developing safer, more adaptable, and efficient autonomous vehicles in complex, dangerous settings such as disaster relief, mining, and military missions, and is central to ARC’s innovative research supported by the U.S. Army.