Arotech’s Realtime Technologies, Inc. Provides Texas A&M’s Texas Transportation Institute With Research Vehicle Simulator.

Royal Oak, Michigan –November 2008 -- RealTime Technologies, Inc (RTI), a part of Arotech Corporation’s (NasdaqGM: ARTX) Training and Simulation Division, announced today the sale of a new driving simulator to the Center for Transportation Safety (CTS) at the Texas Transportation Institute (TTI). TTI is a member agency of the Texas A&M University System. Through partnerships with federal and state government agencies, as well as private organizations, the Center conducts innovative research to find out the "why" of crashes that in turn – through evaluation, education, and implementation – reduces the number of traffic crashes, deaths, and injuries in Texas and in the United States.

This new simulator is a portable desktop simulator configuration that utilizes three screens for maximized driving scenario immersion. The portable nature of this equipment will make research participation much more accessible. TTI researchers plan to use the newly purchased equipment to facilitate studies in the areas of driver distraction, young driver safety, traffic control device design, roadway design and pedestrian safety. The portability of the system will allow testing of research participants in TTI’s offices throughout the state of Texas, not just at its headquarters in College Station.

RTI is very excited to working closely with Dr. Susan Chrysler. Dr. Chrysler is a Senior Research Scientist in the Center for Transportation Safety and the Manager of the Human Factors Program. Her areas of expertise include human factors, driver behavior, older driver issues, visual attention, traffic control devices, and photometry. Dr. Chrysler works closely with other TTI staff in the areas of Traffic Operations and Planning as well as with academic departments of the Texas A&M University including Landscape Architecture, Visualization, and Psychology. The new simulator will be available for use by researchers from these and other areas to encourage interdisciplinary investigations into transportation infrastructure and driver behavior.

About the simulator hardware and software:

RTI’s SimCreator provides the core software of the vehicle simulator. SimCreator is a graphical, hierarchical, real-time simulation and modeling system. It includes high-fidelity vehicle dynamic models that are reconfigurable to represent different vehicles as needed. SimVista, another RTI software package included with the simulator is a tile-based scene and scenario authoring system.

The simulator includes a desktop steering wheel, pedals and 3 visual channels to maximize operational environment for the driver. Other key components are the scenario control subsystem that includes ambient traffic simulation, scripted events, relational behaviors and environmental controls. This subsystem also collects data and performs measurement functions of the simulator for research analysis.

The visual subsystem handles all real time visual rendering processes, including animated and static objects in the scene. This makes what the driver sees out the window seem very realistic. The visuals component is able to render VRML or OpenFlight databases in real time. The audio software and hardware provide audio cues to match what the driver would expect under the conditions being simulated. Synthesized sounds include engine, wind, tire whine, and noise from other vehicles.

"The fact that the Realtime system offers the opportunity for users to create their own roadway tiles and scenes was a major deciding factor for us. We plan to use the system both as an interactive driving simulator and as a visualization animation generator to evaluate roadway designs", said Dr. Chrysler.

About Realtime Technologies:

Realtime Technologies Inc. (RTI) specializes in real time multibody vehicle dynamics, and graphical simulation and modeling. RTI offer simulation software applications, consulting, custom engineering, software, and hardware development. RTI’s customer base includes university researchers throughout the U.S. and Canada, international, government and private entities. Founded in 1998, RTI is based in Royal Oak, Mich., and has satellite offices in Lafayette, Colo., and South Jordan, Utah.

About Arotech’s Training and Simulation Division:

Arotech’s Training and Simulation Division (ATSD) provides world-class simulation based training solutions. ATSD develops, manufactures, and markets advanced high-tech multimedia and interactive digital solutions for engineering, use-of-force, and driver training simulations for military, law enforcement, security, municipal and private industry personnel. The division’s fully interactive driver-training systems feature state-of-the-art vehicle simulator technology enabling training in situation awareness, risk analysis and decision-making, emergency reaction and avoidance procedures, and conscientious equipment operation. The division’s use-of-force training products and services allow organizations to train their personnel in safe, productive, and realistic environments. The division provides consulting and developmental support for engineering simulation solutions. The division also supplies pilot decision-making support software for the F-15, F-16, F-18, and JSF aircraft, as well as simulation models for the ACMI/TACTS air combat training ranges.

Arotech’s Training and Simulation Division consists of FAAC Incorporated (www.faac.com), IES Interactive Training (www.ies-usa.com), and Realtime Technologies, Inc. (www.simcreator.com).

About Arotech Corporation:

Arotech Corporation is a leading provider of quality defense and security products for the military, law enforcement and homeland security markets, including multimedia interactive simulators/trainers, lightweight armoring and advanced zinc-air and lithium batteries and chargers. Arotech operates through three major business divisions: Training and Simulation, Armor, and Battery and Power Systems.

Arotech is incorporated in Delaware, with corporate offices in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and research, development and production subsidiaries in Alabama, Michigan, and Israel. For more information on Arotech, please visit Arotech’s website at www.arotech.com.

Contact:  Clayne Woodbury
Phone:  (801) 647-4672

Except for the historical information herein, the matters discussed in this news release include forward-looking statements, as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements reflect management’s current knowledge, assumptions, judgment and expectations regarding future performance or events. Although management believes that the expectations reflected in such statements are reasonable, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, as they are subject to various risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to vary materially. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks relating to: product and technology development; the uncertainty of the market for the Company’s products; changing economic conditions; delay, cancellation or non-renewal, in whole or in part, of contracts or of purchase orders; and other risk factors detailed in Arotech Corporation’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007, as amended, and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company assumes no obligation to update the information in this release. Reference to the Company’s website above does not constitute incorporation of any of the information thereon into this press release.

Arotech’s Realtime Technologies, Inc. Picked To Upgrade Existing University of Massachusetts-Amherst’s Vehicle Simulator.

Royal Oak, Michigan –November, 2008 -- RealTime Technologies, Inc (RTI), a part of Arotech Corporation’s (NasdaqGM: ARTX) Training and Simulation Division, announced today that it has been selected to provide a critical upgrade for the existing University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass) driving simulator. The College of Engineering and Transportation Center at the University have used a vehicle simulator for over 12 years for their human factors research and decided earlier this year it was time for some significant upgrades. Dr. Donald L. Fisher is the director of the Human Performance Laboratory and a professor in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering.

In the process of upgrading the UMass Amherst simulator RTI will take advantage the existing Saturn sedan cab, projectors, and screens that make up the 180 degree forward field of view, but will completely upgrade the control loaded steering and brake and acceleration features. All underlying software on the simulator will be completely upgraded as well. This upgrade will allow UMASS researchers more flexibility in their studies with the introduction of RTI’s very powerful "SimCreator" and "SimVista" core vehicle simulation and scenario development software tools.

UMass Amherst Facility

RTI is very excited to work closely with Dr. Fisher, the University of Massachusetts Transportation Center and the large team of researchers with expertise in Human Factors, Cognitive Psychology, Mechanical Engineering, Traffic Engineering and Computer Science. Within this broad area of research the UMass Amherst upgraded vehicle simulator will play a key part. As in the past, studies will include research on: the eye and vehicle behaviors of younger and older drivers and the design of training programs to reduce the crashes among these drivers; the effects of in-vehicle collision warning systems on crash avoidance behaviors; the evaluation of the distracting potential of the use of new technologies inside the vehicle such as text messaging, cell phone conversations, and music retrieval systems; the evaluation of alternative signs, signals and pavement markings on drivers’ behavior; and the effect of Intelligent Transportation Systems developments (traveler and parking management systems) on drivers’ choices.

About the simulator hardware and software:

RTI’s SimCreator provides the core software of the vehicle simulator. SimCreator is a graphical, hierarchical, real-time simulation and modeling system. It includes high-fidelity vehicle dynamic models that are reconfigurable to represent different vehicles as needed. SimVista, another RTI software package included with the simulator is a tile-based scene and scenario authoring system.

The upgraded simulator includes a RTI provided control loaded steering wheel, improved brake and acceleration pedal feel, and 3 new visual channel computers to maximize operational environment for the driver. Other key components are the scenario control subsystem that includes autonomous traffic simulation, scripted events, relational behaviors and environmental controls. This subsystem also collects data and performs measurement functions of the simulator for research analysis.

The visual subsystem handles all real time visual rendering processes, including animated and static objects in the scene. This makes what the driver sees out the window seem very realistic. The visual component is able to render VRML or OpenFlight databases in real time. The audio software and hardware provide audio cues to match what the driver would expect under the conditions being simulated. Synthesized sounds include engine, wind, tire whine, and noise from other vehicles.

About the applied research at UMass Amherst:

Research is carried out in the Human Performance Laboratory in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering jointly with faculty, staff and graduate students in the University of Massachusetts Transportation Center and in the Departments of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Computer Science, Kinesiology, Nursing, and Psychology. Investments in equipment and infrastructure in the lab total over one million dollars including three driving simulators and four eye trackers. Major current sponsors include the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, the Arbella Foundation, the New England University Transportation Center, and Mitsubishi Electric Research Labs. The lab has contributed to the understanding of the differences between novice and more experienced drivers, to development of training programs for novice and older drivers, to the design of improved pavement markings, signals and signs, to the understanding of the effect of distractions inside and outside the vehicle, and to the knowledge of the effect on drivers of dynamic message signs, advanced traveler information signs, and advanced parking management signs. Lab researchers are participating in the production of the first Handbook on Driving Simulation in Engineering, Medicine and Psychology. They have presented their research to Congress, federal and state transportation officials, and numerous professional organizations.

About Realtime Technologies:

Realtime Technologies Inc. (RTI) specializes in real time multibody vehicle dynamics, and graphical simulation and modeling. RTI offer simulation software applications, consulting, custom engineering, software, and hardware development. RTI’s customer base includes university researchers throughout the U.S. and Canada, international, government and private entities. Founded in 1998, RTI is based in Royal Oak, Mich., and has satellite offices in Lafayette, Colo., and South Jordan, Utah.

About Arotech’s Training and Simulation Division:

Arotech’s Training and Simulation Division (ATSD) provides world-class simulation based training solutions. ATSD develops, manufactures, and markets advanced high-tech multimedia and interactive digital solutions for engineering, use-of-force, and driver training simulations for military, law enforcement, security, municipal and private industry personnel. The division’s fully interactive driver-training systems feature state-of-the-art vehicle simulator technology enabling training in situation awareness, risk analysis and decision-making, emergency reaction and avoidance procedures, and conscientious equipment operation. The division’s use-of-force training products and services allow organizations to train their personnel in safe, productive, and realistic environments. The division provides consulting and developmental support for engineering simulation solutions. The division also supplies pilot decision-making support software for the F-15, F-16, F-18, and JSF aircraft, as well as simulation models for the ACMI/TACTS air combat training ranges.

Arotech’s Training and Simulation Division consists of FAAC Incorporated (www.faac.com), IES Interactive Training (www.ies-usa.com), and Realtime Technologies, Inc. (www.simcreator.com).

About Arotech Corporation:

Arotech Corporation is a leading provider of quality defense and security products for the military, law enforcement and homeland security markets, including multimedia interactive simulators/trainers, lightweight armoring and advanced zinc-air and lithium batteries and chargers. Arotech operates through three major business divisions: Training and Simulation, Armor, and Battery and Power Systems.

Arotech is incorporated in Delaware, with corporate offices in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and research, development and production subsidiaries in Alabama, Michigan, and Israel. For more information on Arotech, please visit Arotech’s website at www.arotech.com.

Contact:  Clayne Woodbury
Phone:  (801) 647-4672

Except for the historical information herein, the matters discussed in this news release include forward-looking statements, as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements reflect management’s current knowledge, assumptions, judgment and expectations regarding future performance or events. Although management believes that the expectations reflected in such statements are reasonable, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, as they are subject to various risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to vary materially. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks relating to: product and technology development; the uncertainty of the market for the Company’s products; changing economic conditions; delay, cancellation or non-renewal, in whole or in part, of contracts or of purchase orders; and other risk factors detailed in Arotech Corporation’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007, as amended, and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company assumes no obligation to update the information in this release. Reference to the Company’s website above does not constitute incorporation of any of the information thereon into this press release.

Arotech’s Realtime Technologies, Inc. Provides Mississippi State University With High Fidelity Vehicle Simulator.

Royal Oak, Michigan – September 15, 2008 -- RealTime Technologies, Inc (RTI), a part of Arotech Corporation’s (NasdaqGM: ARTX) Training and Simulation Division, announced today the sale of a new driving simulator to The Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems (CAVS) at Mississippi State University. The simulator is the newest addition to the Human Factors and Ergonomics research group at CAVS and extends its capability by adding a new level of fidelity to its simulation research. CAVS is an interdisciplinary center, providing engineering, research, development, and extension teams focused on complex problems, such as those encountered in technologies designed to improve human mobility.

This new simulator integrates a Nissan Maxima body, donated by Nissan Corporation, mounted on a Moog six-degree-of-freedom motion base and surrounded by large projection screens. The result is an immersive experience for the vehicle operator with a realistic look, feel, and sound. CAVS will use the simulator for a variety of research including driver performance, in-vehicle information display systems, training and other projects.

John McGinley, Research Associate with the Human Factors and Ergonomics group at CAVS, stated, "We see this as a resource, not just for ourselves, but for the industrial and other partners we serve through our research."

Zach Rowland, Deputy Director of CAVS said "The investment in equipment like this assures our ability to maintain capabilities to perform leading edge research. CAVS continually re-invests in our research activities to provide research faculty and staff tools to investigate new theories and advance the science in our core areas of expertise."

About the simulator hardware and software:

RTI’s SimCreator provides the core software of the vehicle simulator. SimCreator is a graphical, hierarchical, real-time simulation and modeling system. It includes high-fidelity vehicle dynamic models that are reconfigurable to represent different vehicles as needed. SimVista, another RTI software package included with the simulator is a tile-based scene and scenario authoring system.

The simulator includes a cab/control loading subsystem which offers physical controls and operational environment for the driver. Other key components are the FCS/MOOG 6-DOF motion base, a scenario control subsystem that includes ambient traffic simulation, scripted events, relational behaviors and environmental controls. This subsystem also collects data and performs measurement functions of the simulator for research analysis.

The visual subsystem handles all real time visual rendering processes, including animated and static objects in the scene. This makes what the driver sees out the window seem very realistic. The visuals component is able to render VRML or OpenFlight databases in real time. The audio software and hardware provide audio cues to match what the driver would expect under the conditions being simulated. Synthesized sounds include engine, wind, tire whine, and noise from other vehicles.

About the Human Factors and Ergonomics research at CAVS:

The Human Factors and Ergonomics group focuses on both physical and cognitive aspects of the human being as an integral component in the design of products and manufacturing processes. This group is researching and developing methodologies for understanding and assessing ergonomics within the context of product development and industrial process design. Our investigations include the use of traditional analysis tools as well as state-of-the-art tools including digital human models and virtual design environments.

The Human Factors Labs at CAVS house an advanced driving simulator, a 16-camera Motion Analysis motion capture system, a Gypsy Suit electromechanical motion capture suit, EMG, thermography, virtual and augmented reality displays, synchronized video system and digitizing tools.

About Realtime Technologies:

Realtime Technologies Inc. (RTI) specializes in real time multibody vehicle dynamics, and graphical simulation and modeling. RTI offer simulation software applications, consulting, custom engineering, software, and hardware development. RTI’s customer base includes university researchers throughout the U.S. and Canada, international, government and private entities. Founded in 1998, RTI is based in Royal Oak, Mich., and has satellite offices in Lafayette, Colo., and South Jordan, Utah.

About Arotech’s Training and Simulation Division:

Arotech’s Training and Simulation Division (ATSD) provides world-class simulation based training solutions. ATSD develops, manufactures, and markets advanced high-tech multimedia and interactive digital solutions for engineering, use-of-force, and driver training simulations for military, law enforcement, security, municipal and private industry personnel. The division’s fully interactive driver-training systems feature state-of-the-art vehicle simulator technology enabling training in situation awareness, risk analysis and decision-making, emergency reaction and avoidance procedures, and conscientious equipment operation. The division’s use-of-force training products and services allow organizations to train their personnel in safe, productive, and realistic environments. The division provides consulting and developmental support for engineering simulation solutions. The division also supplies pilot decision-making support software for the F-15, F-16, F-18, and JSF aircraft, as well as simulation models for the ACMI/TACTS air combat training ranges.

About Arotech Corporation:

Arotech Corporation is a leading provider of quality defense and security products for the military, law enforcement and homeland security markets, including multimedia interactive simulators/trainers, lightweight armoring and advanced zinc-air and lithium batteries and chargers. Arotech operates through three major business divisions: Training and Simulation, Armor, and Battery and Power Systems. Arotech is incorporated in Delaware, with corporate offices in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and research, development and production subsidiaries in Alabama, Michigan, and Israel. For more information on Arotech, please visit Arotech’s website at www.arotech.com.

Contact:  Clayne Woodbury
Phone:  (801) 647-4672

Royal Oak, MI – Realtime Technologies, Inc., (RTI) announced today that it has been awarded a contract to provide Daimler AG a Traffic and Experimental Control (TEC) Software package for their next generation driving simulator.
April, 2008

Royal Oak, MI – Realtime Technologies, Inc., (RTI) announced today that it has been awarded a contract to provide Daimler AG a Traffic and Experimental Control (TEC) Software package for their next generation driving simulator.

The new driving simulator will be located at the Mercedes-Benz Technology Center (MTC) in Sindelfingen, Germany, to further extent and intensify the simulator’s use within the car development process of passenger cars and commercial vehicles. Planned main improvements of the new facility are increased motion dynamics, needed for realistic drive dynamic assessments of digital prototype cars, as well as new traffic simulation software to reproduce complex interactions such as inner-city scenarios in a lifelike fashion to develop and evaluate future driver assistance systems.

The Traffic and Experimental Control module for the simulator will be designed to provide a flexible interface to the other subsystems of Daimler’s new simulator in order to control experimental conditions and study a variety of driving situations. The TEC will provide a means for generating autonomous traffic on predefined OpenDrive road databases, generate scripted traffic and pedestrian events; control data collection; and place and control objects such as traffic lights, traffic cones, and other barriers. Finally the TEC system will include an advanced user interface to allow the user to quickly configure new driving situations and modify currently executing scenarios.

The Traffic and Experimental Software for the Daimler Driving Simulator leverages some of Realtime Technologies, Inc.’s current software solutions including SimCreator and SimVista. SimCreator is a graphical, hierarchical, real time simulation and modeling software package. SimCreator's GUI interface allows users to quickly develop distributed simulation models by adding and connecting components. Models are developed without writing a single line of C code. SimVista utilizes database tiles that can be arranged within a virtual world to make a seamless driving environment. Users can select tiles to represent a variety of driving environments. Correlated data which defines roadways, intersections, and traffic flows are then saved to the database by adding a series of control objects and parameter specifications. SimVista ships with a flexible set of control objects such as sensors and timers that allow the user to define the series of events and actions that will be experienced during a simulation drive. These sensors, when triggered, initiate scripted actions consisting of vehicle or human model behavior, environmental conditions, or measurement capabilities. Vehicle and human models can be directed to perform specific actions based on the driver’s performance. Measurements can be captured and stored for subsequent analysis.

Starting from Daimler’s current simulator configuration, RTI will utilize Daimler’s existing OpenFlight databases and OpenDrive road files. A maneuver designer will be developed that will allow non-programmers to develop maneuver scripts in SimVista’s JavaScript authoring language. An advanced authoring user interface will be developed to allow a user to select a set of pre-defined maneuvers and develop complex traffic situations and scenarios. In the user interface, the user will select and position maneuvers relative to other maneuvers or absolutely using a 2D map. The user will also be able to select a set of maneuvers and assemble them into a scenario. When triggered by the user either a single maneuver or a complete scenario will be loaded and executed by SimCreator.

The functionality developed for the TEC module will be offered as an upgrade for RTI’s current SimVista customers. The new functionality will include new JavaScript commands, the maneuver designer, and the authoring user interface.

Daimler is a leading supplier of premium passenger cars as well as the world‘s largest manufacturer of commercial vehicles. With its strong brands and its comprehensive portfolio of automobiles from compact cars to heavy-duty engine trucks which are completed by tailor-made services along the automotive value chain, Daimler is active in nearly all countries in the world. Brands of Daimler are Mercedes-Benz, smart, Maybach, AMG, Freightliner, Sterling, Western Star, Mitsubishi Fuso, Setra, Detroit Diesel, Thomas Built Buses, Orion. Daimler has manufacturing facilities in 17 countries with about 270000 employees. For more information please visit www.daimler.com

Realtime Technologies Inc. (RTI) specializes in real time multibody vehicle dynamics, and graphical simulation and modeling. We offer simulation software applications, consulting, custom engineering, software, and hardware development. RTI’s customer base includes university researchers throughout the U.S. and Canada, international, government and private entities.

Founded in 1998, RTI is based in Royal Oak, Michigan, and has satellite offices in Lafayette, Colorado, and South Jordan, Utah.

Realtime Technologies, Inc. Awarded Contract by Montana State University’s Western Transportation Institute to Provide High Fidelity Motion Based Vehicle Simulator
January, 2008

Royal Oak, MI – Realtime Technologies, Inc., (RTI) announced today that it has been awarded a contract to provide Montana State University’s Western Transportation Institute with a high-fidelity 6-DOF motion based vehicle simulator. Founded in 1994 by the Montana and California Departments of Transportation, in cooperation with Montana State University, the Western Transportation Institute (WTI) has grown from a small, university research office into a nationally recognized center of excellence in transportation research and education. WTI employs a professional staff of over 60 engineers and scientists and conducts research for sponsors in 35 states and 5 countries.

WTI is congressionally chartered as a center for the study of rural surface transportation. At WTI, they have always taken a holistic approach to transportation and the environment. WTI believes that the transportation system can be improved at the same time that the environment is protected, when a collaborative approach to research by engineers, human factors specialists, and roadway ecologists is adopted. The WTI human factors team conducts research on driver performance, safety, training, intelligent transportation systems, and engineering visualization.

WTI currently has a vehicle simulator for its studies but is now adding an RTI provided vehicle simulator to support increased fidelity studies. An example of this is driving in terrain with mountains and trees where the influence of sunny versus shady areas occurs. In the real world, shady areas are more likely to have icy or wet roadways providing reduced roadway friction. The alternating areas of light and dark also affect the driver’s vision and may hide an obstacle or curve in the deeper shadows. The current WTI simulator does not have this ability to simulate shadows. RTI’s SimLights tool provides light-mapping support to facilitate these types of lighting environments.

SimLights is one of RTI’s line of Multigen Creator plug-ins. SimLights is a full-featured and highly configurable lightmap generation tool that dramatically simplifies the task of adding high quality shadows to an existing OpenFlight database (version 15.7 or newer). SimLights can pre-render your database, generating a series of lightmaps that correspond to the lighting contributions from all static lights in the scene. The light maps are automatically applied to the geometry as a secondary texture layer, while maintaining full OpenFlight compatibility.

Other key components included in this contract are RTI’s SimCreator and SimVista software packages. SimCreator provides the core software of the vehicle simulator. SimCreator is a graphical, hierarchical, real-time simulation and modeling system. It includes high-fidelity vehicle dynamic models that are reconfigurable to represent different vehicles as needed.

RTI’s SimVista will provide a tile-based scenario and database authoring tool. SimVista utilizes database tiles that can be visually arranged within a virtual world to make a seamless driving environment. Users select tiles to represent a variety of driving environments and drag and drop them into their scenario. Each tile has a set of correlated data which defines roadways, intersections, and traffic flows. This data is saved to the database by adding a series of control objects and parameters specifications. With SimVista, WTI will be able to quickly create and control simulation scene, scenario and object interaction via a modern user interface capability.

This new simulator will have (2) cabs that are quickly interchangeable with the FCS/MOOG 6-DOF motion base. In addition a scenario control subsystem that includes ambient traffic simulation, scripted events, relational behaviors and environmental controls will be provided. The cab/control loading subsystem provided by RTI creates the physical controls and operational environment for the driver. This subsystem also collects data and performs measurement functions from the simulator for research analysis.

The visual subsystem handles all real time visual rendering processes, including animated and static objects in the scene. This makes what the driver sees out the window seem very realistic. The projector based visuals component is able to render VRML or OpenFlight databases in real time at 60Hz using resolutions for the WTI simulator of 1400 x 1050 resolution at 32-bit color depth at 3000 ANSI Lumens.

The audio software and hardware provided with the simulator give audio cues that match what the driver would expect under the conditions being simulated. Synthesized sounds include engine, wind, tire whine, and noise from other vehicles.

RTI’s SimObserver will provide a digital video capture subsystem containing both software and hardware components that are used to collect real time data streams and events for later analysis. Key features include direct video capture to high quality MPEG-2 format, real time video titling, up to four camera views, event markers and review, and a remote command interface. The video and data streams are synchronized for a seamless after action review. Data Distillery will also be provided to facilitate data reduction and analysis.

In addition, RTI will also provide line of sight ray casting into the scene. This will facilitate researchers to trigger events and collect data based on the object in the scene that the driver is looking at. This level of functionality enables researchers to study a variety of interesting research questions with a level of fidelity that has not been provided in the past.

Key personnel involved with the MSU simulator include Dr. Nicholas Ward (Senior Research Scientist and Professor of Industrial Engineering), Dr, Michael Kelly (Senior Research Scientist), and Suzanne Lassacher (Simulation Lab Manager).

Realtime Technologies Inc. (RTI) specializes in real time multibody vehicle dynamics, and graphical simulation and modeling. We offer simulation software applications, consulting, custom engineering, software, and hardware development. RTI’s customer base includes university researchers throughout the U.S. and Canada, international, government and private entities. Founded in 1998, RTI is based in Royal Oak, Mich., and has satellite offices in Lafayette, Colo., and South Jordan, Utah.

Contact:  Clayne Woodbury
Phone:  (801) 647-4672

2007 News, Articles and Releases

Realtime Technologies, Inc. To Provide Michigan Based Visteon Corporation with Vehicle Simulator for Advanced Vehicle Design Research
November 30, 2007

Royal Oak, MI – Realtime Technologies, Inc., (RTI) announced today that it has been awarded a contract to provide Visteon Corporation with a high-fidelity vehicle simulator for use in human factors research and vehicle design. Visteon Corporation is a leading global automotive supplier that designs, engineers and manufactures innovative climate, interior, electronic and lighting products for vehicle manufacturers.

RTI’s SimCreator provides the core software of the vehicle simulator. SimCreator is a graphical, hierarchical, real-time simulation and modeling system. It includes high-fidelity vehicle dynamic models that are reconfigurable to represent different vehicles as needed. SimVista, another RTI software package, is also included. SimVista is a tile-based scene and scenario authoring system.

Other key components include a cab/control loading subsystem which offers physical controls and operational environment for the driver. Other key components included in this simulator are the scenario control subsystem that includes ambient traffic simulation, scripted events, relational behaviors and environmental controls. This subsystem also collects data and performs measurement functions of the simulator for research analysis.

The visual subsystem handles all real time visual rendering processes, including animated and static objects in the scene. This makes what the driver sees out the window seem very realistic.

The audio software and hardware provide audio cues to match what the driver would expect under the conditions being simulated. Synthesized sounds include engine, wind, tire whine, and noise from other vehicles.

RTI’s SimVista will provide a tile-based scenario and database authoring tool. SimVista utilizes database tiles that can be arranged within a virtual world to make a seamless driving environment. Users select tiles to represent a variety of driving environments. Correlated data which defines roadways, intersections, and traffic flows are then saved to the database by adding a series of control objects and parameters specifications. With SimVista, Visteon will be able to quickly create and control simulation scene, scenario and object interaction via a modern user interface capability.

The Visteon driving simulator will be used to support on-site usability and validation testing for future consumer-interfacing products and concepts. These HMI products and concepts support key business opportunities for Visteon’s Electronics, Interiors and Climate product groups. This equipment will provide Visteon with the capability to conduct data-driven rapid prototype and full product usability tests that will support research and product development.

Realtime Technologies Inc. (RTI) specializes in real time multibody vehicle dynamics, and graphical simulation and modeling. We offer simulation software applications, consulting, custom engineering, software, and hardware development. RTI’s customer base includes university researchers throughout the U.S. and Canada, international, government and private entities. Founded in 1998, RTI is based in Royal Oak, Mich., and has satellite offices in Lafayette, Colo., and South Jordan, Utah.

Contact:  Clayne Woodbury
Phone:  (801) 647-4672

Realtime Technologies, Inc. Joins With AAI Corporation, Battelle and MetaVR to Create High Fidelity MRAP Vehicle Model for Realistic Training Demonstration at I/ITSEC 2007 Conference
November 21, 2007

Royal Oak, MI – Realtime Technologies, Inc., (RTI), AAI Corporation, Battelle and MetaVR Incorporated have teamed to create a demonstration for I/ITSEC 2007 in (RTI booth # 3829, AAI booth # 3517and MetaVR booth #1901) that shows a simulated military vehicle operating in a virtual 3D environment, in a scenario for use in training military personnel on Force Protection operations ranging from individual cognitive and procedural skills to collective interactions between UAV operators and route clearance teams. The scenario created for I/TSEC 2007 shows off the collective capabilities of these companies to model one of the military’s key mine resistant-ambush protected (MRAP) vehicles both visually and dynamically. For this scenario, the MRAP vehicle matches the true characteristics of a specific Mine Protected Clearance Vehicle (MPCV) called the “Buffalo” (see image), which plays a critical role in route clearance team operations. It features a highly articulated interrogation arm that has been accurately modeled to ensure maximum training benefit. In this true to life environment the vehicle operators must perform as they would in the real-world in order to successfully complete their assigned task. The true transfer of knowledge from this virtual environment to real world operations is essential to any successful training simulation. The capabilities featured in this demonstration represent a critical step towards accomplishing this goal by RTI, AAI, MetaVR and Battelle.

AAI Corporation, Battelle, MetaVR Inc., and Realtime Technologies Inc., pooled their technologies and skills for this demonstration, and look forward to the feedback and suggestions from attendees of I/ITSEC 2007 in their continued efforts to anticipate and meet the military’s force protection needs.

About AAI, Battelle, MetaVR, and Realtime Technologies
AAI Corporation, founded in 1950, is a global corporation whose products and services include an array of innovative aerospace and defense technologies.

The company’s businesses range from tactical unmanned aircraft systems for the U.S. Army, U.S. Marines and allied armed forces to training and simulation systems, automated aircraft test and maintenance equipment, armament systems, aviation ground support equipment, logistical and engineering services, and maintenance, repair, and overhaul activities.

AAI is headquartered is Hunt Valley, Maryland. The company also has key facilities in Charleston, South Carolina; Choctaw, Mississippi; Sierra Vista, Arizona; Huntsville, Alabama; Orlando, Florida; and numerous field offices around the country that support various defense industry customer bases and requirements. AAI has more than 2,500 employees and annual sales of $564 million.

Battelle is the world’s largest non-profit independent research and development organization, providing innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing needs through its four global businesses: Laboratory Management, National Security, Energy Science and Technology, and Health and Life Sciences. It advances scientific discovery and application by conducting $4 billion in global R&D annually through contract research, laboratory management and technology commercialization. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Battelle oversees 20,400 employees in more than 120 locations worldwide, including seven national laboratories which Battelle manages or co-manages for the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Battelle also is one of the nation’s leading charitable trusts focusing on societal and economic impact and actively supporting and promoting science and math education. Battelle’s Global National Security business applies science and technology to solve complex technical challenges for the military services and federal agencies. Including the operations of national laboratories, Battelle annually performs nearly $1.6 billion in national security-related work contributing to advances in chemical and biological defense, homeland security, armor, technology refreshment and undersea technology.

MetaVR, Inc., founded in 1997, develops game-quality PC commercial software for the simulation and training markets, featuring high-speed 3D visualization content and rapid creation of networked virtual worlds using real-world data. MetaVR's real-time PC-based visual systems provide the fidelity of geospecific simulation with game-quality graphics. Users can build (with real-world photographic imagery, elevation data, and feature data) high-fidelity virtual worlds with our terrain generation applications, and render in real time, at 60Hz frame rates, the resulting virtual world with our real-time 3D visualization application, Virtual Reality Scene Generator (VRSG)™.

MetaVR systems are used for applications such as urban operations training, unmanned aerial systems and manned flight simulators, environmental disaster management training, and prototyping the JTAC Virtual Trainer Dome. For more information, visit www.metavr.com or send email to: inquiries@metavr.com.

Realtime Technologies Inc., (RTI) specializes in real time multi-body vehicle dynamics, and graphical simulation and modeling. We offer simulation software applications, consulting, custom engineering, software, and hardware development. RTI’s customer base includes university researchers throughout the U.S. and Canada, international, government and private entities. Founded in 1998, RTI is based in Royal Oak, Michigan, and has satellite offices in Lafayette, Colorado, and South Jordan, Utah.

RTI’s SimCreator provides the core software of the vehicle simulator. SimCreator is a graphical, hierarchical, real-time simulation and modeling system. It includes high-fidelity vehicle dynamic models that are reconfigurable to represent different vehicles as needed.

Contact:  Clayne Woodbury
Phone:  (801) 647-4672

RTI Releases New Tractor Trailer Ownship Vehicle Model
November 13, 2007

Royal Oak, MI - Realtime Technologies, Inc., (RTI) is excited to announce that it has released a tractor / trailer vehicle own ship model. RTI specializes in developing many vehicle models, i.e., straight trucks, buses, SUVs, large and small passenger cars and military vehicle models including tracked vehicles that are used in various vehicle simulation products throughout the world for education, military and commercial customer needs. This model is different though because it includes a high fidelity articulated tractor / trailer model combination versus a standard straight vehicle model only with no articulation. The ability to transfer knowledge from training in the virtual environment to performing the same tasks in the real world is critical to any successful simulation training tool. RTI offers complete vehicle simulation software and hardware tools for its customers; some of these features are listed below.

RTI's SimCreator provides the core software of the vehicle simulator. SimCreator is a graphical, hierarchical, real-time simulation and modeling system. It includes high-fidelity vehicle dynamic models that are reconfigurable to represent different vehicles as needed.

Other key components include a cab/control loading subsystem which offers physical controls and operational environment for the driver. The scenario control subsystem that includes ambient traffic simulation, scripted events, relational behaviors and environmental controls. This subsystem also collects data and performs measurement functions of the simulator for research analysis.

RTI's SimVista provides a tile-based scenario and database authoring tool. SimVista utilizes database tiles that can be arranged within a virtual world to make a seamless driving environment. Users select tiles to represent a variety of driving environments. Correlated data which defines roadways, intersections, and traffic flows are then saved to the database by adding a series of control objects and parameters specifications.

Realtime Technologies Inc. (RTI) specializes in real time multibody vehicle dynamics, and graphical simulation and modeling. We offer simulation software applications, consulting, custom engineering, software, and hardware development. RTI's customer base includes university researchers throughout the U.S. and Canada, international, government and private entities. Founded in 1998, RTI is based in Royal Oak, Michigan, and has satellite offices in Lafayette, Colorado, and South Jordan, Utah.

RTI Hires Senior Project Manager
October 2007

Royal Oak, MI - Realtime Technologies, Inc., (RTI) announced today that it has hired Mr. Larry Cathey as a Senior Project Manager, supporting simulator contracts and product development.

Mr. Cathey's immediate responsibilities at Realtime Technologies include teaming with the leading edge expertise at RTI to bring state of the art solutions to customers wanting either new driving simulators or to upgrade existing simulator hardware. Mr. Cathey brings to RTI experience in using driving simulators in a research and development environment.

Mr. Cathey has extensive experience in visual system architecture, visual database development and hardware in the loop (HWIL) vehicle systems development using driving simulation. Mr. Cathey also has extensive experience with design, fabrication and integration of vehicle cabs with motion and non-motion simulators. Prior to joining RTI he worked at the Ford Research Lab for 30 years. The last thirteen years he was part of the team at Ford designing and using a series of driving simulators including the Ford VIRTTEX driving simulator. These simulators were used for many studies including design tradeoff and understanding the HMI aspects of advanced active safety systems that are now appearing on passenger vehicles.

Mr. Cathey has authored and co-authored over 25 papers during his work at the Ford Research labs. Mr. Cathey received numerous awards from his work at Ford. These include the 2006 Manufacturing and Vehicle Design DNA Award for a Pedestrian Hardware in the Loop Development System and the 2004 Henry Ford Technology Award as part of the design and research team for the VIRTTEX Driving Simulator.

Mr. Cathey earned his Master's degree in Electrical and Computer Control Systems at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. He earned his Bachelor's in Computer Science at Wayne State in Detroit, Michigan.

Realtime Technologies Inc. (RTI) specializes in real time multibody vehicle dynamics, and graphical simulation and modeling. We offer simulation software applications, consulting, custom engineering, software, and hardware development. Realtime Technologies’ customer base includes international, government and private entities. RTI was founded in 1998.

RTI Movesto New Facility
June 2007

Royal Oak, MI - Realtime Technologies, Inc., (RTI) is pleased to announce the opening of its new location at 1523 North Main Street in downtown Royal Oak.

RTI specializes in real time multibody vehicle dynamics, graphical simulation and modeling, and vehicle simulators.  RTI's strength has historically been simulation and modeling software.  However, a significant increase in demand for RTI simulators prompted the move to a facility that offers a suitable environment for developing, constructing and testing simulators and simulation hardware.

Richard Romano, president and CEO says, "The company has grown nearly 50% in the last two years. We needed a larger facility so that we could continue down the same path of success and growth."

Romano founded RTI in 1998 with two employees and his SimCreator software, a real time simulation and modeling system. Since then, Realtime Technologies has grown to 12 employees and added six distinct products:  SimVehicle, SimVista, SimObserver, SimLights, SimForce, and SimSurface.  RTI's products work synergistically to offer simulation developers the technology they need to complete a full vehicle development cycle from design to evaluation.

RTI to Provide Interactive Vehicle Simulator to Discovery World in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
June 2007

Royal Oak, MI – Realtime Technologies, Inc., (RTI) announced today that it has garnered a contract with Discovery World of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to provide the organization with a high-fidelity vehicle simulator. RTI was chosen because it can integrate existing Discovery World hardware with state-of-the-art simulation software. The simulator will be included as one of several interactive technology experiences at Discovery World’s facility.

Discovery World offers a variety of educational, cultural and environmental programs for visitors of all ages. Among the existing science-related experiences is a Rotational Motion Lab in which participants learn about the use of gears, gear rotations and gear ratios. Lab participants build a simple drive train to propel a model vehicle. Realtime Technologies will be providing Discovery World with the virtual embodiment of these concepts by means of simulation software.

Realtime Technologies simulation software is built upon SimCreator, a modeling system that can be configured to represent different vehicles. SimCreator works together with several other RTI products – SimVista, SimForce, SimLights, SimVehicle and the OverTilt Motion Drive Algorithm – to create a realistic driving experience. This experience includes the scenes that are projected in front of the driver, the sensation of forward motion, the movement of the physical simulator components, the views in the side- and rear-view mirrors, and sounds consistent off and on-road driving. The result is a real vehicle that moves and responds to cues symbiotic with a simulated driving experience.

Realtime Technologies is working closely with Discovery World’s Dustin Dupree to integrate the new simulator into the Johnson Controls TechnoJungle exhibit. The simulator will be a centerpiece in the exhibit’s Human Mobility area and will allow visitors to compare the efficiency of different types of vehicles.

Discovery World Ltd., formed through a merger in 2004 with Pier Wisconsin, Ltd., is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to connect innovation, science and technology with exploration, environment and our Great Lakes freshwater resources through interactive exhibits and experiential learning programs.

Discovery World opened to the public in September, 2006. Key features in the 120,000 foot facility include interactive science, technology and freshwater exhibits, learning labs, theaters, television and audio studios, and fresh and saltwater aquariums.  Discovery World is also home to the S/V Denis Sullivan.  The Denis Sullivanis a 137-foot replica of a 19^th century Great Lakes schooner and floating classroom for water education and conservation programs, day and night sails, and private receptions. 

Discovery World’s ticketed spaces are open Tuesday through Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  The grounds, promenade, amphitheater and over 450 feet of dock space are free, wi/fi accessible, and open to the public.   To date, Discovery World has welcomed over 185,000 visitors and established over 13,000 memberships.  The entire facility is available for private and corporate events, catered by Bartolotta’s catering and events.  To register for Discovery World labs, studios, programs, expeditions or pleasure sailing, or to book events call 414-765-9966 or visit www.discoveryworld.org. 

RTI Releases SimSurface Visual Terrain Enhancement Toolset
Mar. 26, 2007

Royal Oak, MI – Realtime Technologies Inc. (RTI) announced today the availability of SimSurface, RTI's latest toolset for enhancing the realism of simulated terrain models.

SimSurface consists of three Multigen Creator-compatible plug-ins, each of which outputs a high-fidelity surface and a bump map texture.  These textures are mapped to OpenFlight polygons, adding high-frequency detail such as a gravel road to an otherwise flat model.  Adding such details improves the realism of simulated scenes.

SimSurface's NURBS Surface Generator generates parametric (mathematical) surfaces.  These are used for terrain data that repeats in a simulation, such as snow or gravel. 

The product's Height Field Editor generates a discreet or unique surface represented by an array of datapoints. These are used to represent surfaces like a manhole cover that is raised above a street in one location. The height field editor is also a paint-style program that allows users to create surfaces with a 3D brush. 

The third SimSurface plug-in is an Auto Normal-Mapper. This plug-in converts color textures into height fields in a batch process, saving users time and repetitive effort. Depending on the effect desired, the user simply chooses the appropriate plug-in.  

SimSurface joins SimLights in RTI’s Creator Plug-in family. 

MultiGen-Paradigm supplies real-time 3D solutions for visualization, simulation and training applications. MultiGen-Paradigm'sCreator software creates highly optimized, high-fidelity real time 3D content for use in visual simulation, urban simulation and other applications. MultiGen’sOpenFlight is the standard real time 3D format for developing and delivering visual simulation applications. OpenFlight's logical, hierarchical scene description file format informs a real time image generator what, when, and how to render, resulting in real time 3D scenes.

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RTI Announces Participation in SAE 2007
Mar. 26, 2007

ROYAL OAK, MI - Realtime Technologies Inc., (RTI) announced today its plan to exhibit at the Society of Automotive Engineers International (SAE) World Congress April 16-19, in Detroit, Mich., at the Cobo Center. RTI will exhibit in booth #2112.

RTI's exhibit will showcase the company's 2007 release of SimVehicle LT Version 2.2. SimVehicle LT is the most recent version of RTI's General Vehicle Dynamics System product. SimVehicle LT is a multibody real time vehicle dynamics modeling package. The new version includes improvements in the vehicle model and a new graphical interface for entering vehicle data.

RTI's upgraded SimCreator, version 2.6, will be on display as well. SimCreator is a graphical, hierarchical, real time simulation and modeling software package.

SimObserver, a stand-alone after action review system, will also be presented. SimObserver records digital video and data from multiple independent sources. Other highlights of the exhibit include an automated off- and on-road driving simulation demonstration. Information sheets for all of RTI's products will be available.  Mr. Dale Holtz, RTI’s Senior Development Engineer, will be presenting a paper at this year’s SAE World Congress on real-time multi-body track modeling on Monday April 16th in the main hall.

SAE is a non-profit educational and scientific organization dedicated to advancing mobility technology to better serve humanity. Over 89,000 engineers and scientists, who are SAE members, develop technical information on all forms of self-propelled vehicles including automobiles, trucks and buses, off-highway equipment, aircraft, aerospace vehicles, marine, rail, and transit systems. SAE disseminates this information through its meetings, books, technical papers, magazines, standards, reports, professional development programs, and electronic databases.

SAE's 2006 congress attracted 35,114 registered attendees from 47 nations globally; U.S.
attendees represented 49 states - all but Hawaii.

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RTI ReleasesFree Beta of Cross-platform 3D Model Viewer for Firefox
Jan 17, 2007

Realtime Technologies (RTI) announced today the availability of a beta version of their cross-platform 3D model viewer plugin for the Mozilla Firefox web browser. It's the latest example of Realtime Technologies' leadership in bringing powerful design and rendering tools to simulation engineers around the world.

RTI's cross-platform plugin employs a high-performance rendering engine to display Virtual Reality Modeling Language (VRML) 2.0, and X3D models in a Firefox browser window. MultiGen-Paradigm OpenFlight 3D models can also be rendered. The high-performance scene graph allows RTI's plugin to render larger models than other existing plugins. Furthermore, loading OpenFlight databases is a feature other similar plugins do not offer.

The plugin supports frame-accurate MPEG-1 video capture of the model being viewed. The resulting video can be observed in any standard movie viewer and does not require RTI's proprietary viewer. MPEG movie capture facilitates sharing visualizations without having to share the model itself. Therefore, if a model is very large, proprietary, or otherwise not easily shared, it may be more widely distributed than otherwise possible. Existing plugins do not yet support OpenFlight or MPEG video capture.

The viewer plugin is effective in Firefox running under Microsoft Windows. It was developed by Realtime Technologies under a US Army Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) contract. The plugin is built in part upon open source projects such as X3DToolkit in development. Consequently, as these projects improve and mature, so will the plugin.

RTI plans a future release of a premium version of the viewer with MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 video capture. Development is already under way for i686-based versions of Linux.

Mozilla Firefox is an award-winning open source web browser. The name "Mozilla" is the principal trademark representing official releases of internet client software developed through the mozilla.org open source project. mozilla.org acts as the virtual meeting place for the Mozilla code, providing a central point of contact and community for those interested in using or improving the source code.

MultiGen-Paradigm supplies real-time 3D solutions for visualization, simulation and training applications. MultiGen-Paradigm's OpenFlight, is the standard format in the visual simulation industry. OpenFlight's logical, hierarchical scene description file format informs a real time image generator what, when, and how to render, resulting in real time 3D scenes.

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