flapAssist: How the integration of VR and visualization tools fosters the factory planning process

Gebhardt, Sascha; Pick, Sebastian; Voet, Hanno; Utsch, Julian; Khawli, Toufik Al; Eppelt, Urs; Reinhard, Rudolf; Büscher, Christian; Hentschel, Bernd; Kuhlen, Torsten

doi:10.1109/vr.2015.7223355

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“…With a focus on VR technology, in the paper by Berg et al [11], the authors made a survey amongst 25 industrial companies on the use of VR in their processes. They listed different use cases where VR technology was used in practice: visibility/viewability [12,13], ergonomics/reachability [14], packaging, aesthetic quality/craftsmanship (visual inspection), storytelling, abstract data visualization (e.g., airflow simulations) and for communication across disciplines.…”

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VR as a 3D Modelling Tool in Engineering Design Applications

2021

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The study aims to explore the usefulness of existing VR 3D modelling tools for use in mechanical engineering. Previous studies have investigated the use of VR 3D modelling tools in conceptual phases of the product development process. Our objective was to find out if VR tools are useful in creating advanced freeform CAD models that are part of the embodiment design phase in the context of mechanical design science. Two studies were conducted. In the preliminary study, the group of participants modelled a 3D part in a standard desktop CAD application, which provided information about the key characteristics that must be satisfied to obtain a solid model from a surface model. In the research study conducted with a focus group of participants, who were firstly trained in the use of VR, the same part was modelled using a VR headset. The results were analysed and the fulfilment of key characteristics in the use of VR was evaluated. It was found that using VR tools provides a fast way to create complex part geometries, however, it has certain drawbacks. Finally, the ease of use and specific features of the VR technology were discussed.

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confidence: 99%

VR as a 3D Modelling Tool in Engineering Design Applications

2021

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“…For instance, Gebhardt et al . [GPV*15] suggest a factory planning tool that provides an editable overview of the factory layout on a tabletop display. Changes in the layout can instantly be observed during a walkthrough of the 3D representation of the factory layout within the CAVE.…”

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A Survey on Cross‐Virtuality Analytics

Fröhler

Anthes

Pointecker

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Computer Graphics Forum

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Cross‐virtuality analytics (XVA) is a novel field of research within immersive analytics and visual analytics. A broad range of heterogeneous devices across the reality–virtuality continuum, along with respective visual metaphors and analysis techniques, are currently becoming available. The goal of XVA is to enable visual analytics that use transitional and collaborative interfaces to seamlessly integrate different devices and support multiple users. In this work, we take a closer look at XVA and analyse the existing body of work for an overview of its current state. We classify the related literature regarding ways of establishing cross‐virtuality by interconnecting different stages in the reality–virtuality continuum, as well as techniques for transitioning and collaborating between the different stages. We provide insights into visualization and interaction techniques employed in current XVA systems. We report on ways of evaluating such systems, and analyse the domains where such systems are becoming available. Finally, we discuss open challenges in XVA, giving directions for future research.

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“…Another application field of VR besides the design review of machines, is factory layout planning. One example is [6], where the researchers create a system to plan layouts in 2D and 3D as well as in VR. There have also been several trails to enable collaboration in VR.…”

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Simultaneous Interdisciplinary Teamwork on Digital Twins in a 3D Collaborative Environment

Beisheim

Rädle

Reichwald

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Advances in Transdisciplinary Engineering

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Digital twins of product and production processes are being used more and more frequently. The reason for this are the benefits for all departments involved. Therefore, it is not only important to share an IT platform as a 3D collaboration environment with uniform data structures, so all employees can work with the same database. As well it is important to give all interdisciplinary departments the opportunity to work in a common simulation and interact with it as a digital twin of the product and production process. Each department must be enabled to add their information, to collaboratively design a working digital twin of the real product. In addition, it must be possible for several people to work together simultaneously in a shared virtual environment. Voice chat, video chat and graphic simulation features such as virtual and augmented reality must be integrated to enable collaboration and interaction with the digital twin. Another challenge is to allow multiple participants to take part in these virtual meetings simultaneously, even if they use different end devices. The paper presents a 3D collaboration environment developed in research projects based on the development environment for graphic simulations Unity3D, with the ability to include various user concepts and functions for the specialist departments and allows access for the employees as a multi-user application on different end devices.

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flapAssist: How the integration of VR and visualization tools fosters the factory planning process

Cited by 20 publications

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VR as a 3D Modelling Tool in Engineering Design Applications

VR as a 3D Modelling Tool in Engineering Design Applications

A Survey on Cross‐Virtuality Analytics

Simultaneous Interdisciplinary Teamwork on Digital Twins in a 3D Collaborative Environment

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