What is Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Testing?

Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing is a technique for validating embedded control systems by connecting real controller hardware to a real-time simulation of the physical system it will operate. The simulation replicates sensors and actuators so the controller responds as it would in operation.

How Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Testing Works in Sift

Sift ingests telemetry from HIL test rigs alongside live vehicle data, allowing engineers to compare simulated and real-world system behavior within the same analysis environment.