Tracked Vehicle Model with Simscape™

Model a tracked vehicle driving on uneven surfaces. Model track segments or abstract model with multiple rollers per track.

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.

You can also try this example in MATLAB Online.

For earlier MATLAB releases, use "Version History" tab above or these links:

• R2025b, R2025a, R2024b, R2024a, R2023b, R2023a

Open the project file Tracked_Vehicle_Simscape.prj to get started.

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

Learn how to use Simscape with

• Self-paced tutorials, including multi-domain systems, 3D mechanical systems, circuits, motors, and battery packs.
• Searching posts for the keyword "physical modeling".
• Stories from users: https://www.mathworks.com/solutions/physical-modeling.html

Product Capabilities:

• Simscape™
• Simscape Battery™
• Simscape Driveline™
• Simscape Electrical™
• Simscape Fluids™
• Simscape Multibody™