Introduction to use virtual reality visualisations in the exploitation and virtual testing of machines

• Autorzy: Foit K.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Purpose: Purpose of this paper: Due to quick evolution of virtual reality systems, this technology is more often used in processes of prototype's design. On the other hand it could be also effective in others applications like virtual manuals, help systems, catalogues, education, visualisation, testing and virtual prototyping. The aim of this paper is to show some properties of the selected virtual reality systems, which could be used in the exploitation and virtual tests of machines. Design/methodology/approach: All software tests have been provided on Windows platform using selected ActiveX plugins for browsers. Findings: Creation of presentations, virtual manuals or catalogues is not a difficult task. It can be done using widely available software. However, virtual prototyping and testing are harder to manage and requires more knowledge about computer simulation. EON/EonX and Cortona software are rather presentation than simulation tools, but there is still possibility to create interaction with other application or external hardware. Research limitations/implications: In described tests only selected software have been used. All results and conclusions are related to EON/EonX and Cortona applications. Practical implications: The use of ActiveX technology gives a possibility to use a ActiveX control in almost any modern Windows application that supports it. Windows platform is also often used in handheld devices and industrial applications, so it is possible to create a virtual manual or a presentation, which could be displayed directly on machine interface. Originality/value: VR technology is worldwide used in many areas. EON software creates new possibilities in the field of virtual reality by handling special interfaces and display features. In the paper it is shown that the software can be used for more conventional purposes, like creation of virtual manuals or interactive 3D presentation.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

engineering design; virtual reality; simulation; virtual manuals

PL

projektowanie techniczne; rzeczywistość wirtualna; symulacja; instrukcja

• Wydawca: International OCSCO World Press
• Czasopismo: Journal of Achievements in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering
• Rocznik: 2007
• Tom: Vol. 25, nr 2
• Strony: 57--60
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 16 poz., rys.

Twórcy

autor

Foit K.

• Institute of Engineering Processes Automation and Integrated Manufacturing Systems, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Silesian Univeristy of Technology, ul. Konarskiego 18 A, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland,

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