Background Most existing chemical experiment teaching systems lack solid immersive experiences,making it difficult to engage students.To address these challenges,we propose a chemical simulation teaching system based ...Background Most existing chemical experiment teaching systems lack solid immersive experiences,making it difficult to engage students.To address these challenges,we propose a chemical simulation teaching system based on virtual reality and gesture interaction.Methods The parameters of the models were obtained through actual investigation,whereby Blender and 3DS MAX were used to model and import these parameters into a physics engine.By establishing an interface for the physics engine,gesture interaction hardware,and virtual reality(VR)helmet,a highly realistic chemical experiment environment was created.Using code script logic,particle systems,as well as other systems,chemical phenomena were simulated.Furthermore,we created an online teaching platform using streaming media and databases to address the problems of distance teaching.Results The proposed system was evaluated against two mainstream products in the market.In the experiments,the proposed system outperformed the other products in terms of fidelity and practicality.Conclusions The proposed system which offers realistic simulations and practicability,can help improve the high school chemistry experimental education.展开更多
In recent years,the government has issued a series of documents to promote the construction of digital campuses.This initiative serves to encourage the deep integration of information technology and intelligent techno...In recent years,the government has issued a series of documents to promote the construction of digital campuses.This initiative serves to encourage the deep integration of information technology and intelligent technology education and digital reform,the combination of virtual reality and campus management is the need for innovative thinking and economic and social development,and then better change our learning style and living environment.The construction of the digital campus is based on virtual reality technology,BIM,GIS,and three-dimensional modeling technology to provide an immersive platform for students,promote the integration of virtual reality technology and education,help teachers,students,and parents to understand all kinds of education information and resources,to achieve their interoperability.From the off-campus environment to the school teaching equipment,teachers to teaching quality certification,and learning,to extracurricular entertainment,opening ceremonies to graduation parties,to bring more efficient,convenient,and safe campus life for teachers,students,and staff in school,and break the traditional information restrictions.展开更多
US Vice President Al Gore's vision of Digital Earth applies us with prospects for brand-new ways of solving problems the earth is facing such as seismic disaster. ms paper first briefly introduces the concept of ...US Vice President Al Gore's vision of Digital Earth applies us with prospects for brand-new ways of solving problems the earth is facing such as seismic disaster. ms paper first briefly introduces the concept of Digital Earth. Then in the context of Digital Earth. the Origin, concept and application of Virtual Reality technology are reviewed. After that we present in detail our preliminary case study--CVR-USD (Computer Virtual Reality for Urban Seismic Disaster Simulation) System which aims to simulate and manage seismic disaster through integrating RS, GIS and VR technologies. For this system, we've built USD subsystem, developed SMVR software to implement CVR. and also developed a Spatial Dare Analysis Package to handle spatial data related to earthquake disaster.展开更多
Product assembly simulation is considered as one of the key technologies in the process of complex product design and manufacturing.Virtual assembly realizes the assembly process design,verification,and optimization o...Product assembly simulation is considered as one of the key technologies in the process of complex product design and manufacturing.Virtual assembly realizes the assembly process design,verification,and optimization of complex products in the virtual environment,which plays an active and effective role in improving the assembly quality and efficiency of complex products.In recent years,augmented reality(AR)and digital twin(DT)technology have brought new opportunities and challenges to the digital assembly of complex products owing to their characteristics of virtual reality fusion and interactive control.This paper expounds the concept and connotation of AR,enumerates a typical AR assembly system structure,analyzes the key technologies and applications of AR in digital assembly,and notes that DT technology is the future development trend of intelligent assembly research.展开更多
Virtual reality(VR)has been widely used in various manufacturing industries,and VR-based virtual manufacturing has received significant attention in the current intelligent manufacturing era.Digital human models(DHMs)...Virtual reality(VR)has been widely used in various manufacturing industries,and VR-based virtual manufacturing has received significant attention in the current intelligent manufacturing era.Digital human models(DHMs)are essential for virtual manufacturing applications.Additionally,researching new applications of DHMs has developed into an important academic research field.This paper aims to identify the applications and research trends of DHMs in the manufacturing industry and to provide a reference for the continued development of virtual manufacturing and DHMs.We selected a total of 49 related articles from a large number of articles published between 2014 and 2019.The applications of DHMs in the manufacturing industry are analyzed from different perspectives and various relevant technical limitations are discussed.The results indicate that the applications of DHMs differ significantly between different types of fields.The automotive industry is the main application field for DHMs,and assembly/maintenance simulations and evaluations are the main application types.Additionally,there are still some limitations in the establishment of virtual environments,motion control,and DHM evaluation that should be addressed.Finally,research trends in the application of DHMs are illustrated and discussed,including the planning and assessment of human-robot collaboration systems,the combination of DHMs and augmented reality,and improved motion planning for DHMs.In summary,the application of DHMs can improve the realism and effectiveness of virtual manufacturing,and DHMs will be more widely and deeply studied and applied in various manufacturing industries in the near future.展开更多
Based on the applications of virtual reality technology in many fields, introducedthe virtual reality technical basic concept, structure type, related technique development,etc., tallied up applications of virtual rea...Based on the applications of virtual reality technology in many fields, introducedthe virtual reality technical basic concept, structure type, related technique development,etc., tallied up applications of virtual reality technique in the present mining industry, inquired into core techniques related software and hardware, especially the optimization inthe setup of various 3D models technique, and carried out a virtual scene to travel extensively in real-time by stereoscopic manifestation technique and so on. Then it broughtforward the solution of virtual reality technique with software and hardware to the miningindustry that can satisfy the demand of different aspects and levers. Finally, it show a fineprospect of virtual reality technique applied in the mining industry.展开更多
As one of the most important applications of digitalization,intelligence,and service,the digital twin(DT)breaks through the constraints of time,space,cost,and security on physical entities,expands and optimizes the re...As one of the most important applications of digitalization,intelligence,and service,the digital twin(DT)breaks through the constraints of time,space,cost,and security on physical entities,expands and optimizes the relevant functions of physical entities,and enhances their application value.This phenomenon has been widely studied in academia and industry.In this study,the concept and definition of DT,as utilized by scholars and researchers in various fields of industry,are summarized.The internal association between DT and related technologies is explained.The four stages of DT development history are identified.The fundamentals of the technology,evaluation indexes,and model frameworks are reviewed.Subsequently,a conceptual ternary model of DT based on time,space,and logic is proposed.The technology and application status of typical DT systems are described.Finally,the current technical challenges of DT technology are analyzed,and directions for future development are discussed.展开更多
With the advancing digital technology and information tools in networking the core of manufacturing activities has shifted from the physical production of goods to the systematic processing of knowledge.The competitiv...With the advancing digital technology and information tools in networking the core of manufacturing activities has shifted from the physical production of goods to the systematic processing of knowledge.The competitiveness of tomorrow’s manufacturing enterprise lies in the operation of such digital factory in parallel with the physical one.This change in manufacturing in the digital age is taking place not only in Hong Kong but worldwide.This paper describes the development of establishing a digital factory laboratory in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.The Digital Factory is a focus for teaching research and technology transfer in the area of digital manufacturing.The paper also describes an application case of virtual manufacturing in which computer simulation models of a production line of an AC motor are developed for investigation.展开更多
基金National Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program for College Students(202218213001)Science and Technology Innovation Strategy of Guangdong Province(Science and Technology Innovation Cultivation of University Students 2020329182130C000002).
文摘Background Most existing chemical experiment teaching systems lack solid immersive experiences,making it difficult to engage students.To address these challenges,we propose a chemical simulation teaching system based on virtual reality and gesture interaction.Methods The parameters of the models were obtained through actual investigation,whereby Blender and 3DS MAX were used to model and import these parameters into a physics engine.By establishing an interface for the physics engine,gesture interaction hardware,and virtual reality(VR)helmet,a highly realistic chemical experiment environment was created.Using code script logic,particle systems,as well as other systems,chemical phenomena were simulated.Furthermore,we created an online teaching platform using streaming media and databases to address the problems of distance teaching.Results The proposed system was evaluated against two mainstream products in the market.In the experiments,the proposed system outperformed the other products in terms of fidelity and practicality.Conclusions The proposed system which offers realistic simulations and practicability,can help improve the high school chemistry experimental education.
文摘In recent years,the government has issued a series of documents to promote the construction of digital campuses.This initiative serves to encourage the deep integration of information technology and intelligent technology education and digital reform,the combination of virtual reality and campus management is the need for innovative thinking and economic and social development,and then better change our learning style and living environment.The construction of the digital campus is based on virtual reality technology,BIM,GIS,and three-dimensional modeling technology to provide an immersive platform for students,promote the integration of virtual reality technology and education,help teachers,students,and parents to understand all kinds of education information and resources,to achieve their interoperability.From the off-campus environment to the school teaching equipment,teachers to teaching quality certification,and learning,to extracurricular entertainment,opening ceremonies to graduation parties,to bring more efficient,convenient,and safe campus life for teachers,students,and staff in school,and break the traditional information restrictions.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC)!project No. 69896250 Basic Research Project of CAS !project No. KJ951-B1
文摘US Vice President Al Gore's vision of Digital Earth applies us with prospects for brand-new ways of solving problems the earth is facing such as seismic disaster. ms paper first briefly introduces the concept of Digital Earth. Then in the context of Digital Earth. the Origin, concept and application of Virtual Reality technology are reviewed. After that we present in detail our preliminary case study--CVR-USD (Computer Virtual Reality for Urban Seismic Disaster Simulation) System which aims to simulate and manage seismic disaster through integrating RS, GIS and VR technologies. For this system, we've built USD subsystem, developed SMVR software to implement CVR. and also developed a Spatial Dare Analysis Package to handle spatial data related to earthquake disaster.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51875517,51490663 and 51821093)and Key Research and Development Program of Zhejiang Province(2017C01045).
文摘Product assembly simulation is considered as one of the key technologies in the process of complex product design and manufacturing.Virtual assembly realizes the assembly process design,verification,and optimization of complex products in the virtual environment,which plays an active and effective role in improving the assembly quality and efficiency of complex products.In recent years,augmented reality(AR)and digital twin(DT)technology have brought new opportunities and challenges to the digital assembly of complex products owing to their characteristics of virtual reality fusion and interactive control.This paper expounds the concept and connotation of AR,enumerates a typical AR assembly system structure,analyzes the key technologies and applications of AR in digital assembly,and notes that DT technology is the future development trend of intelligent assembly research.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(51475291).
文摘Virtual reality(VR)has been widely used in various manufacturing industries,and VR-based virtual manufacturing has received significant attention in the current intelligent manufacturing era.Digital human models(DHMs)are essential for virtual manufacturing applications.Additionally,researching new applications of DHMs has developed into an important academic research field.This paper aims to identify the applications and research trends of DHMs in the manufacturing industry and to provide a reference for the continued development of virtual manufacturing and DHMs.We selected a total of 49 related articles from a large number of articles published between 2014 and 2019.The applications of DHMs in the manufacturing industry are analyzed from different perspectives and various relevant technical limitations are discussed.The results indicate that the applications of DHMs differ significantly between different types of fields.The automotive industry is the main application field for DHMs,and assembly/maintenance simulations and evaluations are the main application types.Additionally,there are still some limitations in the establishment of virtual environments,motion control,and DHM evaluation that should be addressed.Finally,research trends in the application of DHMs are illustrated and discussed,including the planning and assessment of human-robot collaboration systems,the combination of DHMs and augmented reality,and improved motion planning for DHMs.In summary,the application of DHMs can improve the realism and effectiveness of virtual manufacturing,and DHMs will be more widely and deeply studied and applied in various manufacturing industries in the near future.
文摘Based on the applications of virtual reality technology in many fields, introducedthe virtual reality technical basic concept, structure type, related technique development,etc., tallied up applications of virtual reality technique in the present mining industry, inquired into core techniques related software and hardware, especially the optimization inthe setup of various 3D models technique, and carried out a virtual scene to travel extensively in real-time by stereoscopic manifestation technique and so on. Then it broughtforward the solution of virtual reality technique with software and hardware to the miningindustry that can satisfy the demand of different aspects and levers. Finally, it show a fineprospect of virtual reality technique applied in the mining industry.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China,Nos.62072388 and U21A20515Fuxiaquan Self-Created Area Collaborative Special Project,No.3ZCQXT202001+3 种基金Fujian Science and Technology Plan Industrial Guiding Project,No.2H0047Fujian Natural Science Foundation Project,No.2J016012019 Fujian Science and Technology Plan Innovation Fund Project,No.2C0021and Fujian Sunshine Charity Foundation.
文摘As one of the most important applications of digitalization,intelligence,and service,the digital twin(DT)breaks through the constraints of time,space,cost,and security on physical entities,expands and optimizes the relevant functions of physical entities,and enhances their application value.This phenomenon has been widely studied in academia and industry.In this study,the concept and definition of DT,as utilized by scholars and researchers in various fields of industry,are summarized.The internal association between DT and related technologies is explained.The four stages of DT development history are identified.The fundamentals of the technology,evaluation indexes,and model frameworks are reviewed.Subsequently,a conceptual ternary model of DT based on time,space,and logic is proposed.The technology and application status of typical DT systems are described.Finally,the current technical challenges of DT technology are analyzed,and directions for future development are discussed.
文摘With the advancing digital technology and information tools in networking the core of manufacturing activities has shifted from the physical production of goods to the systematic processing of knowledge.The competitiveness of tomorrow’s manufacturing enterprise lies in the operation of such digital factory in parallel with the physical one.This change in manufacturing in the digital age is taking place not only in Hong Kong but worldwide.This paper describes the development of establishing a digital factory laboratory in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.The Digital Factory is a focus for teaching research and technology transfer in the area of digital manufacturing.The paper also describes an application case of virtual manufacturing in which computer simulation models of a production line of an AC motor are developed for investigation.