No successful mission without controlled vehicle motion

NX MotionGuard and NX NextMotion safely and redundantly translate digital driving commands into controlled vehicle motion – the foundation for teleoperated and autonomous vehicles under the most demanding conditions.

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Without controlled motion, autonomy remains just a command.

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  • warning Uneven terrain
  • warning Inclines
  • warning Wheel slip
  • warning Load changes
  • warning Loss of signal
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It is not the driving command that determines mission success.
It is the ability to execute that command in a controlled manner under real-world conditions.

NX NextMotion.

The foundation for controlled vehicle motion.

NX NextMotion

NX NextMotion provides the safe Drive-by-Wire platform between digital driving commands and vehicle mechanics. It enables controlled motion even in complex and safety-critical applications – from individual vehicles to autonomous vehicle fleets.

Multi-level redundant hardware and software ensure that safety-critical vehicle functions remain controllably available even in the event of failures. NX NextMotion meets the requirements of IEC 61508 (SIL 3) and ISO 26262 (ASIL-D), providing the foundation for highly available vehicle control in safety-critical applications.

NX NextMotion digitizes steering, braking, propulsion and all relevant secondary functions within a shared Drive-by-Wire architecture. The platform enables precise, safe and deterministic vehicle control – from prototype to series production.

The modular architecture can be integrated into a wide range of vehicle platforms – from off-road vehicles and commercial vehicles to autonomous special-purpose platforms. Standardized interfaces enable both integration into new vehicles and retrofitting of existing systems.

Thanks to state-of-the-art chip technology and our intelligent safety concept, we seamlessly and securely integrate customer software into our multi-redundant system architecture. NX NextMotion delivers the power to revolutionize your mobility.

Every mission presents different challenges –
NX MotionGuard responds intelligently with Motion Assurance.

NX MotionGuard

NX MotionGuard adds an additional assessment layer to NX NextMotion. The system takes the vehicle condition and environmental conditions into account before motion is safely executed.

A driving command knows nothing about inclines, wheel slip or changing loads. NX MotionGuard does. The system evaluates every planned vehicle movement in the context of the current vehicle and environmental conditions and assesses whether and within which limits it can be executed.

NX MotionGuard continuously plans safe and dynamically feasible trajectories in three-dimensional space. It takes terrain, vehicle condition and mission objectives into account, keeping even demanding vehicle movements controllable and traceable.

NX MotionGuard assesses autonomous or teleoperated driving commands before execution in the context of vehicle condition and defined safety limits. Critical or infeasible movement requests are limited or not approved.

NX MotionGuard provides the foundation for safely executing planned vehicle movements even under changing operational conditions. Continuous monitoring of vehicle behaviour and environmental conditions increases availability, traceability and mission safety.

The solution for autonomy in the Defence sector

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Without 3D route planning and controlled motion, autonomous missions remain just a theory.

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AD-Kit Layer

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Remote Operator

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Driver

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Mission Control

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NX MotionGuard

NX MotionGuard

Assesses movements. Controls risks. Only approves safe movements.

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  • check 3D Route Guidance
  • check Command Assessment & Motion Limitation
  • check Assurance & Safety
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Executes approved movements precisely, redundantly and safely.

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  • check Propulsion Throttle
  • check Vehicle dynamics Traction
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INTEGRATION TARGETS

Vehicle platforms

Wheeled vehicles
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Tracked vehicles
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Logistics vehicles
Logistics vehicles
Special-purpose platforms
Special-purpose platforms
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Every decision traceable. Designed for the field. Not for the showroom.

Experience NX MotionGuard in real-world operation. See how the system evaluates and controls vehicle movement while the app provides real-time insights into mission status, motion assessment and vehicle telemetry.

The decisive advantage for special missions

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3D Route Guidance

NX MotionGuard considers the vehicle’s real three-dimensional movement space and incorporates terrain, vehicle condition and mission objectives into motion planning. This keeps even demanding routes controllable and traceable.

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Fleet Management

NX MotionGuard provides transparency across vehicle status, movements and mission progress – even across multiple vehicles. This gives mission operators a clear overview of vehicles and ongoing missions at all times.

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Coming Home

When a mission cannot continue as planned, NX MotionGuard supports defined return scenarios. The planned return movement is continuously assessed based on vehicle condition, environmental conditions and defined movement limits.

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Redundant Safety

Multi-level safety mechanisms monitor vehicle motion and increase the robustness of the overall system. If an individual component fails, redundant structures help maintain defined safety functions and enable the vehicle to respond in a controlled manner.

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Off-Road Testing

NX MotionGuard was developed for demanding operational conditions and tested under realistic off-road conditions. Different surfaces, inclines and changing driving conditions are taken into account – keeping vehicle motion controllable even away from paved roads.

DISCUSS YOUR CASE

Let's talk about your vehicle architecture.

In a confidential technical architecture session, we will analyze your requirements together and discuss how NX NextMotion and NX MotionGuard can expand your vehicle platform safely and future-proof it.

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Why Arnold NextG?

Autonomy is often considered a software problem. In reality, however, vehicle control determines whether a system operates reliably under real-world conditions.

Sensors and algorithms form the brain of an autonomous system. But without a precise, redundant and highly dynamic interface to the mechanics, that intelligence remains ineffective. On rough terrain, under changing traction conditions or at extreme inclines, conventional control systems often reach their limits.

Arnold NextG closes the gap between digital decision-making and physical vehicle motion. Our technology ensures that every maneuver – from smooth acceleration to emergency braking – is executed exactly as required by the mission, regardless of the complexity of the terrain.

“Many companies develop autonomous systems. We make sure they can drive in a controlled manner under real-world conditions.”

Frequently Asked Questions & Technical Information

Can NX MotionGuard be integrated into existing platforms? expand_more
Yes. NX MotionGuard is designed to be platform-agnostic and can be integrated into existing vehicle platforms via standardized interfaces such as CAN and Ethernet. The system complements existing vehicle architectures without changing their fundamental structure.
How does NX MotionGuard work with AD systems? expand_more
NX MotionGuard does not replace an Automated Driving System. It complements existing AD stacks by assessing and monitoring planned vehicle movements and executing them safely based on current vehicle and environmental conditions.
Which vehicle platforms are supported? expand_more
NX MotionGuard is not limited to specific vehicle types. The platform can be integrated into military vehicles, commercial vehicles, off-road platforms and other special-purpose vehicles.
What happens in the event of a loss of communication? expand_more
NX MotionGuard continuously monitors communication with higher-level systems. If critical communication errors are detected, defined safety strategies are activated to bring the vehicle into a controlled and safe state.
What safety architecture does NX MotionGuard use? expand_more
NX MotionGuard is based on the safety-certified NX NextMotion vehicle platform and adds an intelligent control layer. Vehicle condition, environmental conditions and driving commands are continuously monitored and assessed before movements are approved.
Why isn't Drive-by-Wire alone sufficient? expand_more
Drive-by-Wire provides digital control of the vehicle. For autonomous and teleoperated applications, however, it is also necessary to assess whether and how a driving command can be safely executed under the current conditions. NX MotionGuard provides precisely this intelligent decision-making layer.