Virtual And Augmented Reality Applications In Manufacturing

by Ong, Say Kee; Nee, A. Y. C.

• ISBN13: 9781852337964
• ISBN10: 1852337966
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-08-01
• Publisher: Springer Verlag

Summary

Augmented (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) technologies are increasingly being used in manufacturing processes. These use real and simulated objects to create a simulated environment that can be used to enhance the design and manufacturing processes. Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality Applications in Manufacturing is written by experts from the worlda??s leading institutions working in virtual manufacturing and gives the state of the art of the field. Features: - Chapters covering the state of the art in VR and AR technology and how these technologies can be applied to manufacturing. - The latest findings in key areas of AR and VR application to manufacturing. - The results of recent cross-disciplinary research projects in the US and Europe showing application solutions of AR and VR technology in real industrial settings. Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality Applications in Manufacturing will be of interest to all engineers wishing to keep up-to-date with technologies that have the potential to revolutionize manufacturing processes over the next few years.

Table of Contents

List of Contributors	xi
List of Abbreviations	xix
A Brief Introduction of VR and AR Applications in Manufacturing	1	(14)
S.K. Ong
A.Y.C. Nee
Part 1A VR Technology - Modelling
An Approach for Solid Modelling in a Virtual Reality Environment	15	(28)
Y.M. Zhong
W.Y. Ma
Interactive Solid Modelling in a Virtual Environment with a Haptic Interface	43	(22)
X.B. Peng
M.C. Leu
Part 1B VR Technology - Applications
A Supervisory Data-Traffic Controller in Large-scale Distributed Virtual Reality Environments	65	(18)
A. Akgunduz
P. Banerjee
A Decision Support System for Integrating Real-time Manufacturing Control with a Virtual Environment	83	(14)
A. Banerjee
A. Halambi
B. Sharda
A Hybrid Approach to the Verification and Analysis of Assembly and Maintenance Processes using Virtual Reality and Digital Mannequin Technologies	97	(14)
G. Chryssolouris
D. Mavrikios
D. Fragos
V. Karabatsou
K. Alexopoulos
Virtual Assembly/Disassembly System Using Natural Human Interaction and Control	111	(18)
P.G. Ikonomov
E.D. Milkova
Part 2A AR Technology - Devices and Technology
A Stable Real-time AR Framework for Training and Planning in Industrial Environments	129	(18)
L. Vacchetti
V. Lepetit
M. Ponder
G. Papagiannakis
P. Fua
D. Thalmann
N. Magnenat-Thalmann
Adapting to Registration Error in an Intent-based Augmentation System	147	(22)
C. Robertson
B. MacIntyre
Augmented Reality as a New User Interface for the Layout Planning of Manufacturing Systems	169	(14)
J. Frund
J. Gausemeier
M. Grafe
C. Matysczok
Teleportal Augmented Reality System: Integrating Virtual Objects, Remote Collaborators, and Physical Reality for Distributed Networked Manufacturing	183	(24)
J. Rolland
F. Biocca
H. Hua
Y. Ha
C. Gao
O. Harrysson
Part 2B AR Technology - Manufacturing and Service Applications
Developing and Applying AR Technology in Design, Production, Service and Training	207	(30)
G. Baratoff
H. Regenbrecht
Mobile Service Applications for Machine Tools	237	(20)
M. Weck
M. Hamadou
H. Hoymann
D. Jahn
M. Lescher
Validation of the Dynamics of a Parts Feeding System Using Augmented Reality Technology	257	(20)
C.P. Huang
S. Agarwal
F.W. Liou
Vision-based Augmented Reality for Guiding Assembly	277	(34)
J. Molineros
R. Sharma
Performance Evaluation of Augmented Reality for Directed Assembly	311	(22)
A. Tang
C. Owen
F. Biocca
W.M. Mou
The Intelligent Welding Gun: Augmented Reality for Experimental Vehicle Construction	333	(28)
F. Echtler
F. Sturm
K. Kindermann
G. Klinker
J. Stilla
J. Trilk
H. Najafi
Augmented Reality - Helmet for the Manual Welding Process	361	(22)
B. Hillers
D. Aiteanu
A. Graser
Index	383