RIVOR CompactHIL Platform
The RIVOR CompactHIL Platform is a modular, real-time Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) system currently under development to address the high cost, rigidity, and foreign dependency of traditional validation platforms.
Designed and engineered in Canada, CompactHIL enables efficient validation of embedded control systems through a scalable architecture that combines real-time I/O testing, model-based simulation, and a modern automation-focused control interface.
The platform is being developed through iterative prototyping and pilot programs with the goal of delivering 80% of traditional HIL capabilities at a significantly reduced hardware and software cost.
Development Status: Prototype and pilot phase.
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RIVOR IO-RT
Real-Time I/O & Network Validation
Description
RIVOR IO-RT is a compact real-time platform designed for deterministic I/O and communication validation of embedded control units. It addresses validation scenarios where traditional HIL systems are over-engineered and cost-prohibitive.
Key Capabilities
- CAN / CAN-FD communication support
- Roadmap support for LIN and additional control networks
- Digital and analog I/O for sensor and actuator emulation
- Fault injection (open, short, timeout, plausibility checks)
- Time-synchronized signal acquisition, logging, and replay
Typical Applications
Body controllers, gateways, thermal and energy controllers, subsystem validation rigs, early integration testing.
Development Status: The RIVOR CompactHIL Platform is currently in prototype and pilot phase.
RIVOR Model-RT
Real-Time System Behavior & Model Execution
Description
RIVOR Model-RT enables real-time execution of plant and system models to simulate realistic system behavior in closed-loop validation environments. It supports model-based development workflows commonly used in automotive and satellite control systems.
Key Capabilities
- Deterministic real-time execution (typical 1–2 ms loop targets)
- Support for model-based workflows (Simulink / FMU / FMI)
- Scenario playback (drive cycles, load profiles, orbit/eclipse cases)
- Runtime parameter tuning and monitoring
- Synchronization with IO-RT for full HIL configurations
Typical Applications
EV powertrain and thermal control validation, energy management systems, satellite EPS/BCR behavior validation, control algorithm verification.
Development Status: The RIVOR CompactHIL Platform is currently in prototype an
RIVOR HIL Studio
RIVOR HIL StudioModern Control, Monitoring & Automation Interface
Description
RIVOR HIL Studio is a unified control and automation environment designed to simplify configuration, execution, and monitoring of real-time validation workflows. It provides a modern alternative to traditional legacy HIL control tools.
Key Capabilities
- Centralized platform management (deploy, start, stop, monitor)
- Live dashboards with signal plots and system status
- Python-first automation and test sequencing
- Fault scheduling and repeatable test execution
- Data logging and regression-ready workflows
Typical Applications
Automated validation, regression testing, rapid test configuration, pilot programs, and research & development labs.
Development Status: The RIVOR CompactHIL Platform is currently in prototype and