This paper describes a novel type of active suspension based on a buckling spring element installed in an actively controlled variable leverage system. The development of the suspension system through stages of computer simulation, implementation and test is outlined, together with the test results. The suspension system does not fall into any of the established categories of active system but may be seen as fitting into a recently identified category of variably leverage systems. The system is shown to be capable of controlling a vehicle body's motion while providing excellent road input isolation and requiring input power levels of below 150 watts per wheel.
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