DriveSafety

What DriveSafety does

DriveSafety designs and manufactures advanced driving simulators serving two end markets: clinical driving-rehabilitation specialists and academic/commercial driving researchers. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Draper, Utah, operating with a lean 1–10 employee team and no disclosed outside funding.

Its product portfolio is a tiered line of hardware systems (DS 150 desktop, DS 200, DS 250, DS 250W wheelchair-accessible variant, and flagship DS 600) built around authentic Ford Focus-derived automotive cabs, wraparound displays (180°–360°), and the Q-Motion inertial cueing platform. These are paired with proprietary software: the SimClinic clinical library (40+ therapist-inspired activities in four progressive rehabilitation phases), the HyperDrive Authoring Suite (drag-and-drop scenario authoring with 400+ road tiles, 40+ vehicles, 140+ scripting commands, and 80+ performance measures), and the Vection runtime engine rendering at 60 fps.

The business model is direct enterprise sales of capital equipment under quote-based pricing, augmented by on-site installation, training, and recurring support/maintenance contracts. Customers are concentrated in VA hospitals, rehabilitation centers (Origami, Genesis, Roger C. Peace, Neuroworx), and universities (Clemson CU-ICAR, Iowa, New Hampshire, Calgary, Sacred Heart). Go-to-market relies on a consultative sales motion, peer-reviewed clinical validation (e.g., AJOT publication), ADED and AOTA provider-finder partnerships, and trade-show presence (AOTA conferences). Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

DriveSafety

Legal name

DriveSafety

Website

https://drivesafety.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

DriveSafety designs and manufactures advanced driving simulators — pairing proprietary SimClinic, HyperDrive, and Q-Motion software with Ford Focus-based cabs — for clinical driving rehabilitation and academic traffic-safety researchers, selling direct to VA hospitals, rehab centers, and universities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Driving Simulators

NAICS

Automobile Driving Schools (611692)

SIC

Miscellaneous Transportation Equipment (3790)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLAKAAAE

Engine & Powertrain Repair (Transmission/Drivetrain)

Transportation & Logistics/Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance, Repair & Services (MRO)/Automotive Repair & Maintenance (Light-Duty Vehicles)

Keywords

• Driving simulation systems
• Clinical rehabilitation simulators
• Research driving simulators
• Driver assessment technology
• Occupational therapy equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Murray

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of driving simulator systems including DS 200, DS 250, DS 250W, and DS 600 models with varying levels of immersion and automotive interior components
2. SimClinic Software Licensing: Licensing of clinical simulation software with 40+ activities for therapist-guided patient assessment and rehabilitation across four progressive phases
3. HyperDrive Software: Scenario authoring software licensed to research institutions for creating custom driving scenarios, roads, intersections, and traffic simulations
4. Installation and Training Services: On-site installation by DriveSafety technicians and training conducted at customer location or DriveSafety facilities
5. Support and Maintenance: Phone and email support plus software upgrades for existing customers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

DriveSafety designs, manufactures, and sells advanced driving simulators that pair authentic automotive cabs (Ford Focus-based) and motion-platform hardware with proprietary software for two primary use cases: clinical driver rehabilitation (SimClinic platform) and academic research scenario authoring (HyperDrive suite). Their systems are deployed by hospitals, rehabilitation clinics, university research labs, and VA medical centers to evaluate and retrain driving ability following injury, illness, or age-related decline.

Product overview

DriveSafety offers a portfolio of advanced driving simulators for clinical and research applications, combining proprietary hardware (authentic car cabs from Ford Focus components) with specialized software. The clinical product line includes DS 200, DS 250, and DS 250W simulators running SimClinic® Software - a four-phase progressive rehabilitation library with 40+ activities for assessing and rehabilitating sensory, cognitive, and motor functions. The research product line spans DS 150 (desktop) through DS 200, DS 250, and DS 600 (full immersive), all powered by Vection™ runtime software and HyperDrive Authoring Suite for custom scenario creation. The DS 600 represents the flagship research system featuring Q-Motion inertial cueing, 180°-360° wraparound displays, and Ford Focus partial cab integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SimClinic®: Clinical software library of therapist-inspired patient activities for driving rehabilitation
• HyperDrive Authoring Suite™
• Vection™

Products and services

• DS 600 Research Driving Simulator
• DS 250 Clinical Driving Simulator
• DS 200 Clinical Driving Simulator
• DS 250W Wheelchair-Accessible Simulator
• DS 150 Desktop Driving Simulator
• SimClinic Software
• HyperDrive Authoring Suite
• Vection Runtime Software

Quantifiable outcome

• Studies show virtual driving simulator performance can better predict actual driving skills compared to on-road tests due to ability to expose drivers to wider range of demands
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• University of Calgary - Schulich School of EngineeringmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 June 2018University of Calgary installed Half Cab RS-600 research simulator for road safety and driver behavior research. Faculty members plan to use simulator and HyperDrive tools for studies of autonomous driving systems comparing human driving behavior with autonomous systems.
• Clemson University CU-ICARcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDriveSafety collaborates intimately with Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) in planning, development and testing of SimClinic libraries and DS-Control operator interface. Dr. Johnell Brooks provides clinical guidance and future development direction. CU-ICAR also conducts usability testing of hardware and software.
• Dr. Johnell BrookscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociate Professor at Clemson University CU-ICAR, nationally recognized leader in development and testing of advanced tools for clinical care. Holds Clinical Research Faculty Appointment in Department of Medicine at Greenville Health System. Key advisor on clinical simulation development.
• Sacred Heart UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSHU's occupational therapy program uses DriveSafety RS 600 driving simulator as an important tool for patients to regain independence. Simulator located in Occupational Therapy Home Suite laboratory at Center for Healthcare Education.
• Adaptive Mobility Services (Susan Pierce)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSusan Pierce is a widely acclaimed expert in driver rehabilitation who has provided expert guidance and real-world feedback to help shape DriveSafety's clinical tools. Acts as key advisor on clinical practice requirements.
• Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists (ADED)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerDriveSafety partners with ADED to help patients find driving rehabilitation specialists. ADED provider finder linked on DriveSafety website.
• American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerDriveSafety partners with AOTA to help patients find driving rehabilitation specialists. AOTA provider finder linked on DriveSafety website.
• Roger C. Peace Rehabilitation HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with Clemson CU-ICAR and DriveSafety to provide tools for occupational therapy and driving rehabilitation programs.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• FAAC (Driving Force): FAAC manufactures driving simulation systems for training, research, and law enforcement applications, overlapping with DriveSafety's clinical and research use cases.
• Cruden (AB Dynamics): Cruden (now part of AB Dynamics) builds high-performance driving simulators primarily for automotive OEMs and research labs, competing with DriveSafety's research-tier DS 600 product.
• Mechanical Simulation (CarSim/TruckSim/BikeSim): Mechanical Simulation provides vehicle dynamics simulation software widely used in academic and commercial driving research, often paired with driving simulator hardware, overlapping with DriveSafety's research customer base.
• VI-Grade: VI-Grade provides driving simulator hardware and software for automotive research, vehicle dynamics, and NVH analysis, with overlapping customers in transportation and human factors research.
• Realtime Technologies (RTI): Realtime Technologies provides high-fidelity real-time simulation software and systems, including driving simulators for research, training, and human factors studies, comparable to DriveSafety's DS 600-class offerings.
• AVSimulation (OKTAL/SCANeR): AVSimulation offers the SCANeR driving simulation platform used in ADAS and autonomous vehicle research, directly competing with DriveSafety's research-grade systems in automotive and human factors applications.
• STISIM Drive (Systems Technology Inc.): STISIM Drive is a long-established provider of driving simulation systems used by researchers and clinicians, directly competing with DriveSafety's research and clinical simulator lines.

Broad incumbents

• dSPACE: dSPACE is a larger, established provider of simulation and validation solutions for the automotive industry, including ADAS and autonomous driving development, with overlapping research customers but a much broader portfolio.
• Bosch Engineering: Bosch Engineering is a large automotive supplier with extensive simulation capabilities for vehicle development, ADAS, and driver behavior research, representing a broad incumbent overlapping with DriveSafety's research segment.

Regional players

• Ansible Government Solutions: Ansible Government Solutions provides simulation and training tools to U.S. government and federal clients, including driving-related applications, comparable to DriveSafety's VA/military medical center segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DriveSafety
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/drivesafety
• Facebookfacebook.com/DriveSafetySimulation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/136198

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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