Abstract: A parallel optical computing system is described, said system comprising: at least one first module (10) comprising at least one polarization filter (12) and at least one liquid crystal cell (13), the first module (10) being configured as an optical modulator (100) for receiving light from a light source (70) and for encoding the light output from the liquid crystal cell (13) into optical data to be processed; at least one second module (20) comprising at least one polarization filter (22) and at least one liquid crystal cell (23), the second module (20) being able to be configured as an optical processor (200) for receiving the optical data to be processed and for outputting an optical result of the processing; at least one optical detector (40), designed to receive the optical result of the processing and convert the optical result into a corresponding electrical result.

Abstract: Provided is an active belt system for transmitting loads onto a driver during simulation of a vehicle in a simulator having a first upper belt and a second upper belt embracing the driver, a closing mechanism constraining the first and second upper belts, and a connection system provided with a rear belt element having a right end engageable with the first upper belt, and a left end engageable with the second upper belt, so that the rear belt element embraces the driver passing from the driver's back. Side belts are joined to the rear belt element. An actuation system applies a controllable load to the first and second upper belts and to the connecting system to actively modify length of the first and/or second upper belts and the connection system, modifying accordingly loads transmitted to the driver. A simulator comprising a frame, a seat and the active belt system is also provided.

Abstract: Apparatus for simulating driving a land vehicle, comprising: a base provided with a flat support surface on which a mobile platform is positioned, first means for moving the mobile platform, a driving position associated with the mobile platform, and second means for moving the driving position with respect to the mobile platform.