Overview of virtual assembly for array antennas and future work under industry 4.0

Abstract

With the development and application of computer technology, the design and production mode of manufacturing industry is gradually moving towards digitization and intelligence. As a key component in space exploration, navigation, and national defense, the assembly quality of array antennas is crucial. In response to the problems of invisibility and difficulty in assembly of array antennas, this paper analyzes the current research status of virtual assembly from four aspects: virtual assembly system, assembly sequence planning, collision detection, and virtual assembly interaction, by introducing virtual reality technology. Finally, future work is pointed out for Industry 4.0. This research can provide a theoretical basis for the virtual assembly of array antennas.