Tracked Vehicle Model with Simscape™

Version 25.2.1.5 (83.2 MB) by Steve Miller
Model a tracked vehicle driving on uneven surfaces. Model track segments or abstract model with multiple rollers per track.
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Tracked Vehicle Model with Simscape™
This repository contains models and code to help engineers model and simulate tracked vehicles with chain or belt tracks. A set of examples shows how to assemble segments into a track that will mesh with the sprocket, rollers, and idlers in the vehicle undercarriage. Models of vehicles traveling on multiple wheels are also provided.
  • Fully parameterized models of tracked and multi-axle vehicles
  • Detailed and abstract variants for testing different systems
  • Modular library elements enable assembly of parameterized tracks.
  • Customizable contact force definition enable tracked vehicle models tailored to simulation task.
  • MATLAB enables automation of modeling, simulation, and post-processing tasks.
  • Measure mechanical loads on rollers and other components.
See Heavy Equipment Design with Simscape to learn more.
Use the "Download" button above to get files compatible with the latest release of MATLAB.
Use the links below to get files compatible with earlier releases of MATLAB.
Open the project file Tracked_Vehicle_Simscape.prj to get started.
You can also try this example in MATLAB Online.
Tracked Vehicle Animation Clip
Tracked Vehicle at Varying Fidelity Levels
Use the model that best suits your needs. This repository contains abstract, fast running models and detailed models that model each segment individually.
Model of Segmented Track on Uneven Terrain
Track and Undercarriage
Track Assembly
Model of Tracked Vehicle Modeled using Rollers on Uneven Terrain
Track and Undercarriage
Model of Segmented Belts on Uneven Terrain
Track and Undercarriage
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Steve Miller (2025). Tracked Vehicle Model with Simscape™ (https://github.com/simscape/Tracked-Vehicles-Simscape/releases/tag/25.2.1.5), GitHub. Retrieved .

MATLAB Release Compatibility
Created with R2025b
Compatible with R2023a to R2025b
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Libraries/Belt/TestModels

Libraries/Chassis/Tractor

Libraries/Extr_Data

Libraries/Scene/Plateau

Libraries/Scene/Rough_Road

Models/Excavator_Tracks

Models/Excavator_Tracks/Overview/html

Scripts_Data

Scripts_Data/Overview

Workflows/GenerateNew/Roller

Workflows/GenerateNew/Track

Workflows/OperatingPoint

Workflows/PointCloudfromCAD

Workflows/Surface

Workflows/Surface/Scripts_Data

Workflows/Testing

Workflows/TrackJointTargets

CAD/Chassis

Libraries

Libraries/Belt

Libraries/Belt/TestModels

Libraries/Chain

Libraries/Chain/TestModels

Libraries/Chassis

Libraries/Frame

Libraries/Frame/TestModels

Libraries/Roller

Libraries/Roller/TestModels

Libraries/Scene

Models/Excavator_Tracks

Models/Tractor_Tracks

Workflows/GenerateNew/Track

Workflows/TrackJointTargets

Libraries/Belt/TestModels/Overview

Libraries/Chain/TestModels/Overview

Libraries/Doc

Models/Excavator_Tracks/Overview

Models/Tractor_Tracks/Overview

Workflows/GenerateNew/Track/Overview

Workflows/PointCloudfromCAD/Overview

Workflows/TrackJointTargets

Version Published Release Notes
25.2.1.5

See release notes for this release on GitHub: https://github.com/simscape/Tracked-Vehicles-Simscape/releases/tag/25.2.1.5
24.2.1.5

See release notes for this release on GitHub: https://github.com/simscape/Tracked-Vehicles-Simscape/releases/tag/24.2.1.5
24.2.1.4

See release notes for this release on GitHub: https://github.com/simscape/Tracked-Vehicles-Simscape/releases/tag/24.2.1.4
24.1.1.4

See release notes for this release on GitHub: https://github.com/simscape/Tracked-Vehicles-Simscape/releases/tag/24.1.1.4
23.2.1.4

See release notes for this release on GitHub: https://github.com/simscape/Tracked-Vehicles-Simscape/releases/tag/23.2.1.4
23.1.1.0

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