More efficient development
Evaluate control parameters, sensor-processing approaches and software updates against defined test profiles. Repeat the same scenario to compare changes and build stronger engineering evidence before field testing.
INFINITE-HIL · Test & Simulation Systems
Advanced test and simulation for real-world systems
Build engineering decisions on measurable data.
INFINITE-HIL designs and builds modular HIL platforms, custom test machines and simulation infrastructure for developing and validating control systems, avionics and electromechanical products. From mechanical design to instrumentation and control software, each solution is configured around your product, test objectives, project scope and budget.
INFINITE-HIL X1 · 3-axis HIL test platform
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Why HIL
Understand the gap between simulation and physical behaviour.
Mathematical models accelerate development; physical hardware reveals interactions between sensors, mounting, timing and control. HIL brings the two into one test workflow, supporting design decisions with repeatable measurements.
Evaluation with real hardware
Test the flight controller, sensors and connections under physical motion. Compare encoder reference and sensor data to investigate integration effects that may not appear in a software-only model.
Repeatable test workflows
Establish defined motion sequences, consistent measurement and recorded results for R&D and quality control. Configure the test scope around product requirements to compare revisions and individual units.
INFINITE-HIL X1
3-Axis HIL UAV Test & Simulation Platform
INFINITE-HIL X1 is a modular platform that combines controlled roll, pitch and yaw motion of real UAV hardware with measurement and simulation infrastructure. Continuous rotation, absolute angular feedback and project-specific instrumentation support attitude-control development, system identification and quality-control workflows.
Loading the X1 CAD model
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Three axes, one common centre
The concentric structure produces attitude motion around a shared centre; fixture placement is configured for the vehicle geometry and centre of mass.
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Evaluate heading motion
Use continuous yaw rotation to examine orientation changes, magnetometer behaviour and control response in defined scenarios.
Yaw - 03 / 06
Evaluate pitch response
Apply pitch motion profiles to compare sensor feedback and control behaviour at different orientations.
Pitch - 04 / 06
Connect roll control with measurement
Monitor physical roll motion alongside angular reference and vehicle telemetry.
Roll - 05 / 06
Create combined attitude scenarios
Coordinate the axes to examine control and sensor behaviour under motion sequences matched to your test objectives.
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A fixture designed for your UAV
The vehicle is secured to the roll-axis mounting interface through a fixture designed for its geometry and test loads.
Browser demo
Explore the platform.
Control the axes, change test scenarios and view the illustrative system response through the live charts.
Loading the X1 CAD model
Angle mode
No controller
- Yaw
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- Pitch
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- Roll
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Yaw
Pitch · Roll
— setpoint— X1
- Yaw · Tracking RMS
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- Pitch · Tracking RMS
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- Roll · Tracking RMS
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Drag the sticks · keyboard WASD + QE · or connect your RC transmitter (USB joystick mode)
Interactive X1 simulation · Illustrative system response
Test sessions with our users
INFINITE-HIL in action
Explore platform motion, pilot inputs and control software across test sessions. These examples show how the test infrastructure is adapted to physical vehicles and application scenarios.
Product film · 1:00
Evaluate flight control before field testing.
Discover X1’s motion architecture, vehicle integration and measurement approach in the product film.
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Applications
From R&D to quality control
Custom machine, test and simulation solutions for UAV, aerospace and other industries, tailored to requirements and budget.
Flight control development
Evaluate control parameters, sensor feedback and flight-controller integration on physical hardware. Compare software revisions under defined motion profiles.
HIL testingProduction quality control
Build repeatable test sequences for assessing sensor and attitude response on individual units. Configure data records, automation and acceptance criteria for your production process.
UAV QC test stationCustom engineering solutions
Address requirements beyond a standard rig through coordinated mechanical design, custom machine manufacturing, instrumentation, control and simulation. Define the solution scope around your product and budget.
Discuss your projectAcademic research
Support control, sensor-fusion and system-identification studies with measurable physical experiments. Evaluate models and algorithms under shared test conditions.
Research applicationsComparison
Compare test methods against the same engineering criteria.
Flight testing, software simulation and physical rigs serve different needs. X1 brings real hardware, controlled three-axis motion and measurement into one laboratory workflow.
| Criterion | Flight test | SIL simulation | Thrust stand | Ball-joint / tether rig | INFINITE-HIL X1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real flight controller and sensors | MetReal hardware | Not metModel only | Partly / depends on configurationDepends on setup | MetHardware can be mounted | MetVehicle / board / sensors |
| Physical attitude motion on three axes | MetWithin vehicle capability | Not metNo physical motion | Partly / depends on configurationFixed / limited axes | Partly / depends on configurationLimited angles | MetControlled roll / pitch / yaw |
| Continuous 360° rotation | Partly / depends on configurationDepends on manoeuvre | MetVirtual rotation | Not metNot a core function | Partly / depends on configurationMechanical / cable limits | MetSlip ring on every axis |
| Risk to the vehicle | Not metFlight / crash risk | MetNo physical test vehicle | Partly / depends on configurationRotating-part hazard | Partly / depends on configurationDepends on restraint | MetControlled test on a fixture |
| Repeatable, scripted profiles | Partly / depends on configurationWeather / pilot / site effects | MetSame model / inputs | Partly / depends on configurationLimited command sequences | Partly / depends on configurationDepends on actuation / control | MetProgrammed motion / test sequences |
| Measured attitude reference | Partly / depends on configurationSensors / extra reference | MetNumerical reference | Partly / depends on configurationNeeds extra measurement | Partly / depends on configurationExtra instrumentation | MetAbsolute encoder / IMU |
| Suitability for production QC | Partly / depends on configurationField / operational overhead | Partly / depends on configurationNo physical verification | Partly / depends on configurationMotor / thrust subsystem | Partly / depends on configurationMeasurement / automation | MetUnit-level data / acceptance |
Tick: met · cross: not met · dash: partly or configuration-dependent. In the risk row a tick marks the more controlled condition, not zero risk. In SIL, rotation and reference are virtual.
Technical features
Measurement-led architecture. Capacity matched to your project.
X1 combines continuous three-axis motion with high-resolution angular feedback and configurable instrumentation. The values below describe the reference configuration; vehicle dimensions, load, motion profile and budget are assessed together to define the appropriate system scope.
- 360° 360° Continuous rotationUninterrupted motion on each rotational axis through slip-ring transfer.
- 3 3 Independent rotational axesA concentric architecture for roll, pitch and yaw motion.
- 21bit 21 bit Absolute angular measurementMulti-turn absolute encoder feedback on each axis.
- Up to25kg Up to 25 kg Configurable weight capacityIn a configuration suited to the vehicle, inertia and motion profile.
- Rotational motion
- 3 axes: roll, pitch and yaw; continuous 360° rotation on each axis.
- Angular measurement
- 21-bit multi-turn absolute encoders on every axis.
- Weight capacity
- Up to 25 kg in a suitable configuration; assessed with inertia, centre of mass and motion profile.
- DUT envelope
- Up to 600 mm rotor-to-rotor in the reference mounting arrangement; scalable for custom vehicles.
- Inertial sensing
- 9-DOF IMU: accelerometer, gyroscope and magnetometer.
- Force and torque
- Multi-channel acquisition at application-specific measurement points.
- Control and interfaces
- Closed-loop servo control; CAN, Ethernet/UDP telemetry and serial communication over USB.
- Software and integration
- Real-time monitoring; MATLAB/Simulink Embedded Coder PIL/HIL workflow; ROS 2/Gazebo digital-twin interface.
Values describe the X1 reference configuration. Mechanical envelope, fixture, weight capacity, axis torque, instrumentation and software scope are defined around your project requirements and budget.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is a 3-axis HIL test platform?
It is laboratory infrastructure for evaluating real control hardware, sensors and physical rotational motion in one test workflow. X1 produces roll, pitch and yaw motion while measurement and simulation layers support control-response analysis.
How does HIL differ from software simulation?
Software simulation evaluates control and environment models numerically. HIL includes real control hardware in the loop; X1 also provides physical attitude motion. Sensor and integration effects can be assessed within that physical scope.
Can it be adapted to different vehicles?
Fixture, mechanical envelope, axis torque and instrumentation are selected for vehicle geometry, mass, inertia and test profile. The datasheet specifies up to 600 mm rotor-to-rotor for the reference mounting arrangement and up to 25 kg in a suitable configuration; these two figures alone do not establish compatibility.
Can it support production quality control?
X1 can be configured for defined orientation sequences, sensor-data records and unit-level evaluation. Automation level, data interfaces and acceptance logic are defined around the customer’s production and quality-assurance processes.
What does continuous rotation enable?
Slip-ring power and signal transfer enables continuous 360° rotation on each rotational axis without cable-wrap travel limits. Combined-axis motion remains dependent on geometry, motion profile and the selected configuration.
Do you develop solutions for specific requirements and budgets?
Yes. Alongside UAV applications, we design custom machines, test systems and simulation infrastructure for different industries. Mechanical, electronic, sensing, control and software scope is defined around test objectives, product requirements and budget.
Your project
Let’s design your test infrastructure around your project.
Tell us about your product, the behaviour you need to validate and your project objectives. Together, we can define a solution that fits your requirements and budget, from mechanical design to measurement and software integration.