3D Real time／Interactive Virtual Reality software

VR/FEM/
CAD/SaaS

Ver.10
3D-Real time Virtual Reality

Information Modeling ＆ Virtual Reality

3D・VR Cloud

Development
Function in UC-win/Road
Main functions of UC-win/Road
UC-win/Road Plugin option

VR application／proposed examples
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Aimsum. DWG. Oculus. Driver training
Cluster. 3D model output . IFC . OHPASS etc.

Function in VR-Cloud®
VR-Cloud® Experience model
SDK
Associated Products VR-Drive. VR-Studio
UC-win/Road DB

3D Model . 3D Tree ．MD3 Character
Texture . Section ．Example ．FBX

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3D VR Solution／BIM・CIM Data link
IM＆VR
3D・VR Engineering Service
Lineup Product lineup

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Simulation of Case Studies

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Solution

Road . Bridge/Tunnel . Traﬃc . River. Railroads
Harbors/Airports . Parks/Towns . Cities/Streets .
Construction . Display .

City and Architecture blog
User Introduction「Up&Coming」．Movie

History

UC-win/Road・Version history.

Evacuation・Fire VR ．Tourism VR . Store plan VR.
VR system ． Examples from overseas.

SystemUC-win/Road Drive Simulator

UC-win/Road Drive Simulator
UC-win/Road Experience Simulator
8DOF Traﬃc Safety Simulator
Highway/Driving Simulator
Safe Driving Simulator
Driving Simulator for seniors
Research-purpose Driving Simulator
Customization System
Train Simulator . Wheelchair Simulator
Bicycle simulator
Ship Handling Simulator
DS User Introduction

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MR/AR 3D Stereo System Wearable device
Model VR System

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３D・VR Simulation Service
The Supercomputer Cloud Service
Ultra Micro Data Center
Medical VR System
Customized development service forAndroidTM

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Solution for the
Manufacturing Industry
Surveying Solutions
National Resilience Design Solution

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ServiceIeiri lab experience report /The Association of State of the Art
Technologies in Visual Expression

FORUM8 Parking Solution
VR-Cloud® Parking NAVI
Vehicle trajectory / Parking lot
CAD Automatic parking system

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Robot development ﬁeld
Digital Signage

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ITS Report
VR Conference
Virtual Design World Cup
Cloud Programming World Cup
3D・VR Simulation Contest

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3D real time/virtual reality software UC-win/Road awarded Software
Product of the Year, 2002.
Advanced software that enables the creation of large scale 3D spaces forall sorts of projects by PC operations and with which you can give variety
of presentations in real-time. It can be used as an ideal software in a
ﬂexible development environment and for advanced system development.

2002

SOFTWARE
PRODUCTSOFTHE YEAR

WINNER

3D Virtual Reality (hereafter, VR) environment that covers the terrain and seabed features of this world can be created easily in ashort amount of time.
Various VR environments and models including FBX models can be downloaded from the FORUM8 Web Server DB. The software
supports the import/export of BIM data in IFC/Shape/LandXML format. Equipped with an ability to generate road alignments, crosssections, terrain, and the ability to position models and assign traffic and generate traffic movement within VR space; the software
can help you give a real-time presentation for comparing design alternatives and stakeholder consultation as the Visual Options
tools and presentation features will do all the tricks. As various types of high-level real-time simulation including driving simulation,
daylight simulation, and traffic simulation are feasible, the software makes the lives of all engineers engaged in the work of design,development, and research easier. The ability to run all types of simulation including driving simulation, day and night simulation,and traffic simulation with a high degree of realism significantly helps the design, research, and development work of all engineers.
VR-Cloud® that hosts 3D VR environment on our cloud server expands the world of engineering infinitely as it serves as an ideal 3D
platform for reviewing design among all project members online.

Standard Data / CAD Data

Terrain data and map are included on
the database. A 50m topographic mesh(of New Zealand and Japan) and 2500
spatial infrastructure data is included.
Other useful features include a custom
terrain feature, a world geographic
coordinate system conversion feature,
DXF-XML conversion as well as a 3D and
2D terrain editing feature.
■Geographical Survey Institute Authorisation(2000, #173)：5m/30m/50m mesh elevation (nationwide) /2500 spatial infrastructure data (Tokyo / Osaka)■SRTM(90m mesh)/ ASTER(30m mesh)areavialable■World geographic coordinate system conversion
tool authorisation: (#603, Planning and
Coordination Division of the Geographical Survey
Institute)

Creating a complicated roadis made easy in UC-win/Road
All sorts of lines such as roads, rivers,
lakes or flight paths can be set up withparameters or free hand drawing androads, tunnels, bridges, rivers or walking
routes can be automatically created.
Tunnel and bridge sections are set by thedefinition of a horizontal road alignment and thevertical alignment.A cross section can be deﬁned very
accurately in that cutting and embankment can beprocessed taking berm into account, not to mention
textures can also be assigned. Alignment / cross section
generation feature helps you create roads withcomplicated geometry very easily.

Large-scale VR support

It's possible to create data from thesize of a dice to a 20 kilometer roadstructure in the same space. Maximum
size is 8000 cubic kilometers. Smooth
dynamic display is supported by
performance settings and 3D trees
compatible with dynamic LOD.

Various displays with the Visual
Options Tool. Traffic simulation of roadhazards are also available.

Also available are real-time control of time,
weather, and lighting. You can display day andnight scenes with a range of lighting conditions
using the artificial light feature. Generating traffic
streams based on traffic volume, vehicle profiles,
traffic light configurations, as well as simulating
traffic obstructions, disasters and accidents canalso be carried out.

Efficient VR data creation assistancethrough the use of standard
models/textures and an extensive
download DB

In addition to the standard data including 3Dmodels and textures, extensive downloads areavailable directly from the UC-win/Road DB on theInternet. Also, useful editing and movement tools
are available, allowing scaling up and down,
movement, rotation, inclination and arrangementof models. Action setting offers generation andmotion control of moving models.

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Supports CIM via DWG tool

Makes drawings of VR space model in
3D and supports CIM. Cross section of roads

and 3D model are imported from DWG/DXF files.
3DVR models of UC-win/Road are classified
according to road, terrain or layer and thenexported. The display colors can be set as well.

Real-time VR operation by simple
operations. Helps presenters with
Before / After, scripting and manual
driving.

UC-win/Road supports several driving modes(speed of car, lane changing, height of viewpoint,
viewpoint switching in 8 directions) and dynamic
movement of viewpoint (from other cars, up anddown, turn head). Automatic flight andwalk-throughs are available with the flight pathsetting (editing in the 3D display is supported).
More advanced simulation can be performed withmanual driving and support for a 3D cockpit andmulti-monitors.

Surface input

Road deﬁnition

Road generationTraﬃc ﬂow generation

Edition, Output VR simulation

・Surface information acquisition
・Map information input
・Editing of Surface Information

・Plan and profile alignment
・Cross-section, Intersection
definition

・Road earthwork processing
・Road, Intersection generation
・Traffic flow generation

・Path, Flight path・Walk through・Scripting
・Scenario

Alignment

Road earthwork
processing

Surface

50m altitude mesh In the standard
version, for the whole of JapanCGIAR(90m) Whole world

Map

Multi-level crossing, Grade crossing
Bridge and tunnel sections.
on/oﬀ ramp, river

Cutting/Banking processing
Transition processing

Section2500 basic areas
Aerial photograph,ground plan

Cutting, Banking, Berm, Median, Road
surface Protection fence,Noise isolation
Cutting Berm Rounding

CAD data

DXF／SIMA／LandXML
Shape／OHPASS／IFC
12d Ascii ﬁle format

Grade crossing

LandXML export
IFC/DWG/DXF
import／export

Texture (standard/download/ASP)

Angle of view, Light adjustment,
Sound Cockpit, Compass

Sky, Clouds, Terrain

Visual options
tools

Date, time, latitude switching
Stars, Moon display

Terrain penetration,Texture change,
Height, Thickness, Density...

Traﬃc ﬂow generation
Scenery generation

Vehicle models

TsunamiLighting

Field of vision,
View distanceOcclusion culling
Memory watch

Spot, headlight, ShadingFire and Smoke

Display/Hide switching

IFC import
Roads, Trees and shrubs, Signs, Models, Driving cars, Sun position,
DWG/DXF
Wave, Shadow, Lakes,Position map, Dashboar , Simulation panel
import／export

3D models (standard/download/ASP)

3D trees, MD3 characters model Create new building / Add driver option / 2D,3D text / Video wall

Paint type tool

3D model tool

UC-1 design series
Engineer’ s Studio®
Ground analysis series

DWG/DXF
import／export

Traﬃc Application
TRACKS／OSCADY／TRANSYTMicro Simulation Player／S-Paramics／VISSIM／Aimsun

Road Application

Sun position

Performance

Vehicle performance model
Motion Platform

Fake lighting Terrain texturing option/Sign option/Road marking

Civil 3D／InRoads／12D Model／OHPASS

Eﬃcacy, Adjustment

２-D Visualization
Wire frame
3-D Cockpit

Time base traﬃc volume
Vehicle proﬁlePhotographic
picturesUC-win/Road
Configuration®

Rain, Snow, Fog ﬁne settings
Volume fog,Road mirage,Wind direction,
Wind speed,Water splashing,Wiper

Fast traﬃc ﬂow
generation

Geometry, Texture, Drive path,
Stop point
Traﬃc control,Signalization
Intersection
3DS model Export
IFC/DWG/DXF
import／export

Weather・Scenery point of view,
Before/After・Traffic simulation
・Manual driving
・Context

Generic CAD
VR→DWGIFC Export
AVI Export
PovRay Export
3DS Export

Tsunami Analysis Data
ImportUC-1 DebrisAvalanche Simulation

Analytical Application
EXODUS／xpswmm※Correspondence to IFC data is under development.

VR-Cloud® is a consensus building
solution which uses 3D and VR on a
cloud server. As long as you areconnected to the Internet, you cantake control of VR space even on athin client.

Ver.5.2

Japanese/English/French available

Newest release : April 2014 Registered trademark No.5445551

Handwritten design meeting can be easily realized.

Case studies of VR-Cloud®
Collaboration function▲®

Example of design meeting

・Imputing handwritten designon the main screen
・Discussion using videoconferencing system (Skype)

Android is now supported!

VR-Cloud® Standard
Option Price：US$3,360
Various kinds of simulation can now be experienced
very smoothly by implementing a uniquetransmission technology "a3S".

▼The viewpoint can beselected freely.

VR-Cloud®Collaboration
Option Price：US$5,500
The addition to the Standard Ver. of communication
tools, such as the annotation and 3D bulletin board
functions, means that we now have a VR Cloud
System that makes advanced communication anduse of VR between client possible.
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Discussion and
3D icon ofannotation

Tomohiro Fukuda laboratory of environment and energy engineering, Graduate school of Osaka University◆Basic patent granted for virtual space information-processing system.
（Jan.24, 2014）◆Patent granted for a3S Cloud Transmission Library （Sep. 20, 2013）→ 3DCAD "Rhinoceros" can be linked via a3S, the 3D models can be edited
and it can be expressed within Road in real time.

◆Basic patent granted for Cloud Management System（Oct. 25, 2013）◆Basic patent granted for driving simulation of 3DVR cloud （Dec. 22, 2012）▲Function of landscape evaluation▲3D bulletin board function▲Annotation function▲Photo function

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Main Function

PLAN・DESIGN●Digital map of Geospatial
Information Authority of Japan・50m mesh (elevation)(Approved number: 2000, #173)
・Format of 5m mesh (elevation)●Geographical features of the world

・The geographical features are enhanced.
・Using the "CGIAR-CSI SRTM 90m Database" forall parts of the world, geographical features ofChina and Australia are installed in
UC-win/Road.
・SRTM(90m mesh)、ASTER(30m mesh)・BlueMarbleNextGeneration（500m mesh）（Support the topography of the seabed）
・Highly accurate terrain can be created whilst
specifying its resolution.
・The large terrain exceeding 100km in area can
now be generated.Z

Design Simulation●Improved cuttings and banks
and rounding of a small stage
We have improved the setting method of
cuttings and banks. It allows the setting ofwidth, angle of slope and textures for eachstage of the right side and the left side. The
rounding can be set for the berm.

●Road-Terrain matching process

With this function, you can present various
phenomena including fire, bonfires, stream fromhot springs and smoke from chimneys. The
visualization and movement of smoke and fire
inside tunnels is significantly improved.

●Generating forests

This feature allows the establishment of up to
three types of tree model (per session) andautomatic generation of
between several hundredand several thousandtrees at predefined
locations. Collective
deletion is also available.

●Enhanced intersection function

Seafloor topography●CImprovement offire and smoke visualization

More intersection types including rotary and L
type are now available for generation.
Complicated flat crossing and road signs aresupported through 3DS output editing. The
improvement realizing for vehicles to run on
the model at intersection was added.

Deal with terrain matching processing in addition
to cutting and banking by road generation.

●Parametric 3D
modelingParametric 3D modelingSign, stairway, escalator,
fence by parametric input
can be generated.
In case of stairway, thewidth, height, numberof bars and texture canbe assigned.

●FBX 3D model

FBX file used for various kinds of models whichhave high accuracy is now supported. It
supports the animation function using bone andallows to set the degree of transparency
information and lighting effect and even toimport Collada file including SketchUp etc.

●Vertical curve of railroad

Ability to draw the centerline for railway
surveying and the centerline of structure forconstruction surveying, transition curves andvertical curves, cant of a railway track, railroad
switch. Trains can be made to travel overmultiple tracks.
Transition Curves: Clothoid, Cubic parabola,
Sine half wave length curve
Vertical Curves: Secondary parabola, circular
curves.

●Intersection function

The function to generate road surface texturesemi-automatically. It reduces the work load of
texture generation work.

●Tool for editing building

Users can create 3D building models in any
shape they wish whether it is square, circle, freeform, or a combination. It shows the front-back,right-left, height and size and texture of surface
for both day and night.

●LOD（Level Of Detail）Function

LOD Function is be used in the display of the
MD3 Character、3D Model、FBX Scene●3D text●River, roadcross section

River

Planar andlongitudinalalignment is now
possible.

●Transparency of
cross sections
Transparency rates of parts
are selectable in the crosssection editor. Transparencyof transparent panels andtranslucency of a soundinsulation wall or balustrade
can be expressed easily.

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Artificial river

Generation andarrangement of 3D text
on 3D space areavailable.

●Video wall and video player

Animation video display including cylindricalscreen can be reproduced as 3D object.

●Import / export DWG and DXF

Innovative function supporting CIM
・Import (3D/2D):cross section of roads, models
・Export : by category (model, linear and terrainetc.), wholeTRAFFIC SIMULATION●Traffic simulation function

・Packetization of vehicle
・Setting probability of each route group・Motion control point in the event transition
・Setting the number of stranded vehicles
・Speed control on traffic flow
・Scenario within an intersection
・Save traffic conditions (Control scenarios /scripts / contexts using traffic snapshot
function)・Improvement of scenario function Vehicle
speed, lane(s), speed limit can be
dynamically assigned
・Various commands against leading vehicle(can be applied to traffic flow, vehicle withina scenario played by Micro Simulation
Player)Traﬃc Simulation●Walking simulation●VISSIM

Visualization of traffic analysis reading theresult of traffic analysis of VISSIM.

Speed alteration while walking is available.
Walking operation with mouse was added.

●Movement of walking crowd●Interaction function

The interference check on the traffic flow andself-vehicle course generated from various
traffic analysis softwares, such as VISSIM and
S-PARAMICS.(within less than 200m)

It's the function which the user can set an areaof the 3D environment within which thepedestrians can walk.
・Start point, destination point, and the average
number of pedestrians can all be assigned.
・Different pathway types can be assigned(station, stairs, escalator, etc.).
・Supports link connection (elevator and waitingroom).
・Supports profile of multiple pedestrians.
・Ability to search for the shortest pathway.

vehicle: deceleration(simulation vehicle)
Crash avoidance
rear car: deceleration

rear car: deceleration
Driving
wheel

TRS

File that records
traﬃc situation●Signal control / Traffic simulation
with road Hazards
Traffic simulations based on vehicle
performance are supported. It is compatible
with various traffic rules, signal control andtraffic lane control, and car lights and signal
expression in traffic simulation are available.

●Artificial light/Shading●Navigation

Dividing movement mode and simple viewpoint
operation clearly, support the viewpoint
operation in a movement mode.
Movement modeFree movement
Running, Flight,
Driving
Walking
Chasing

Possible viewpoint operation
rotation, moving back and forth,horizontal and vertical movement, free
flight, satellite movement, jump
Rotation, rotation on an axis of object,satellite movement
rotation, jumprotation centering around object, satellite
movement

Tracking camera●Traffic Rules Setting

Traffic rules for Japan, New Zealand, China andKorea are loaded by default and moreover new
rules can be added freely.

●Off-Road Function

Users can drive vehicles around the 3D VR
space using a steering wheel, a game controller
or the keyboard in UC -win/Road.

Pathway setting

A simulated lighting feature is offered byalternating textures for day and night. It willturn to night texture automatically in tunnel.

●Lighting function

The spot light and head light gunction allows thesimulation of night time and lighting. For
instance, you can use it for a signal lamp awindow lamp in a building or the light of a ehicle.

●Special weather effect andillumination
The function of rain and snow expression islifelike. Fog, thunder, wiper(Can be operated
with the axis of the upper surface of thewindshield) and water splashing can specify the
execution area.
road surface

water puddle

rain ripple

road mirage

Water splashing

thunder

windshield wiper (rain)windshield wiper (snow)●Headlight

Can be set individually for each vehicle.
The range and shape forming an area of
exposure to right and left headlight of has been
optimized, hence it can now be visualized in amuch more realistic manner.The ability to switchfrom low beam to high beam and vice versa.
Visualization of light rays from fog lamp, reverse
light, and the lights of special vehicles such as
heavy-duty vehicles.

●Traffic connector

The virtual type which connects between
moving nodes can be defined and the traffic
movement can be set from edit window of planview or main menu.

●Tunnel lighting function●Vehicle configuration/waypoints
Configuration of driving routes, starting
positions, running behind other vehicles (e.g.
trains), sound configuration and railroad
crossings, by setting action control points, isavailable.

Wiper（Bus･Heavy-duty truck）

Setting the color and strength of tunnel lighting
is available. The effect is applied to the traffic
vehicle going into tunnel and an adjunct of road.

●Display revolving
wheels,steering
angle
With vehicle plug-in,
displaying revolving wheels
and the steering angle ispossible by defining the front
and rear wheels.

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●Context(Environmental conservation)
The function which can save various
environmental setting in one context and areable to execute context in one click.

●Sky dome function●3D stereo display

Passive method which outputs the image tomultiple screens with parallax, and Active
method which outputs to one screen from side toside using Quadro video tip, produced by NVIDIA
are supported. Wide-screen can be available.

The Sky dome function is where the sky can berendered inside of the 3D environment. It is now
possible to map various textures on it.

時速100km/h

Left-eyeRight-eyeDriving Simulation／Vehicle Research and Development●Manual driving

Support for manual driving as well as traffic flow
based on vehicle performance by vehicle type.

●Vehicle cockpit setting

Side mirrors, the rear-view mirror (rear view)and car navigation system (display any view)
can be displayed in real time. The cockpit of alarge truck and heavy vehicles etc. can be set tothe mirrors as
many specified
parts as you want.
View point and view
angle of rearview
mirror can be
adjusted. New
mirror can be
added.
Setting of mirror
A number of mirrors can be set

The expression of more realistic movement is
now available by implementing model of overall.
vehicle movements, engine and eachtransmission from engine to wheel.
orbit of understeer

A back mirror

By employing OpenAL, a variety of surrounding
sound, the car's sound (sound of engine tire,
wind, tunnel reflection sound) are supported.
Lowpass filter is supported.
・Squeal sound (slip sound) and soundreproduction of 4 different wheels aresupported.
Grass and soil

slip angle

Asphalt

orbit in case of non-slip
driving to front
wheel direction●Driving simulation function●Road attribute

Setting the difference of friction coefficient onroad surface in every texture is available.

High grip road surface

A rearview
mirror●Audio system●Constitution ofvehicle movement model

A sidemirrorSlippery road surfaces(Snow-covered road)As vehicle dynamics model that accurately
calculates vehicle’s physics is included in
UC-win/Road, it is possible to perform calculation
taking into account the engine, transmission,
vehicle weight and center of gravity, tire’s
frictional coefficient.

・ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) is now supported.
・Dashboard can be displayed
・Significant improvement in that the characteristic oftorque converter, which tranfers rotating powerfrom an engine to the transmission, are modeledvery precisely in car with an automatic transmission.
・The concept of half clutch control has been added.

Stop position

Stop
position●Function linkage with CarSim
Steering rotation

Version 8 is applied to the vehicle movement
simulation using the set value of road friction
coefficient μ.

●Head Tracking

Receive a driver's eye position information while
he/she is driving in real-time from sensors suchas Kinect, and send that information to
UC-win/Road itself.

View in side mirror changes●Force feedback
Automatic vibration deriving from road material
and road shape and constant vibration within
the area is transferred to the controller.
Oscillation region

6●ACC/Automatic driving function

ACC function and self driving function in driving
simulation are added. It can switch the manual
driving and automatic driving. It also allows torecognize the traffic signals and limited speed.
Automatic speed / steering control Brake assist,
Superposing display of preceding vehicles'
information●Edge blending

When projecting via several projectors, thescreen on the edges between the projectors canbe smoothly displayed.
Pitch angle of the projector is also supported.

●Trailer running function

Cab model and trailer model are set separately,
and they are controlled as different models areconnected.

Interface●Full screen, simulation panel●Unicode

Displaying full screen is possible, without showing
the menu and tool bars. Simulation which cancustomize its panel position and command.

Standard version is available overseas. Chinese
limited version corresponds with Chinese
language interfaces and traffic rules. It is
compatible with user interface(Japanese/English (NZ)/Korean/ French).All
languages are available in spite of OS language.

●Universal UI plug-in
Various kinds of contents of images, videos, Web
pages etc. can be browsed and searched withintuitive and user-friendly interface via 3D icon.

●Video card manufactured by ATI
and NVIDIA has been supported.

●2D horizontal plane view

●3D Navigation(3D mouse)
3D mouse, like "Space Navigator"
allow intuitive operation in 3D
space.

●Operation via game controller
and keyboard is now supported.

Driving Simulation／Vehicle Research and Development
Advanced Version

Point-cloud Plug-in

Real time VR supports 70,000,000 point cloud. ●Road cross section/
・Display of 3D point-cloud data to VR space
Road section editor
・A variety of editing function including creation ofhorizontal and vertical center line・Supported point-cloud number 32bit : less than
40,000,000 64bit : more than 70,000,000
・Conversion land and ocean bed into Tin, pasting of theimage
・Automatic color assignment for aerial photographs
・Exporting to LandXML

Future development

Option in additional cost

Plug-in for 3D point cloud andpost-processed road management report

Post-processed road management report canbe made by measuring the differences fromthe design data and the point cloud data.
The difference is measured from the design data
(designed value) and the point cloud data (actual
measurement value) and each post-processedroad management report is created. If the design
data has already been maintained with LandXML▲Retaining walletc., the post-processed road management report- Finished cross section
can be made easily by way of acquiring thepost-processed road in 3D laser scanning.

●Function to create linear will be enhanced. Road
centerline is calculated by extracting the white lines.
●Edit function will be enhanced, partial removal andspeeding up the point clouds search.
●Speeding up the display via point clouds LOD▲Superposition of embankment surface
and point cloud data（Retaining wall）●Road modeling▲ Management reportin Excel format (Style 31)

Option in additional cost

Photo-log point cloud modeling plug-in▲Point cloud data only

▲Road model▲Model of traffic intersection in Shibuya

Rhino plug-in

Option in additional cost

Plug-in that displays 3D models built by Rhinoceros® (Robert McNeel &Associates http://www.en.la.mcneel.com/) within the 3D environment of
UC-win/Road.
・Data are transferred back-and-forth between UC-win/Road (server) andRhinoceros® (client) via a3s; 3D model in the process of being built by
Rhinoceros® is reflected in
UC-win/Road. Model positioned within
the 3D environment can be edited.
・With the combination of VR-Cloud®,
Rhinoceros® can be browsed by
VR-Cloud® user.

3D Model Output Plug-in

Advanced Version

This function enables the outputs of all models
with geographical features in 3D space of
UC-win/Road in an arbitrary 3D model data
format. For example, it will be possible to use itwith various editors and tools such as 3ds Max by
outputting it in 3ds format, (3ds format is thestandard).The 3D model output data format isplanned to increase to include various formats
such as FBX, Obj, VRML and OpenFlight.

Parametric modeling plug-in

When there is no color on the point cloud
due to the specification of the measuring
device, unfavorable condition at the time of
measurement, or low accuracy, Photo-Log
Point Cloud Modeling Plug-in is the answer ▲Before
as it uses photo-logs to add color to thecoloring
point cloud data. (Point-Cloud Modeling
Plug-in is required at an additional cost)▲After coloring

Advanced Version

GIS plug-in

3D GIS system can be built by importing data from road CAD, GIS software,and 3D CAD software.
・Export into Google EarthDXF/DWG
EXCEL
・VR model by UC-win/Road Web Viewer is
SHP
ACCESSpublishedMEM
ORACLEGIS DB・Coordinate conversions for GIS format files
Space・Import / Export of Image files or Vector files
XML
MS-SQL
information
・Attribute table conversion function
OthersOthers・Linkage between GIS file and UC-win/Road

Option in additional cost

UC-win/Road DWG Tool
3D/2D data exchange that supports CIM.

（3D Model Export Plug-in is required at an additional cost）
Import: Import into "Road section", "3D model" from DWG data
Export: Roads/terrain within UC-win/Road 3D model are categorized into layers andthen exported. Exact colors as seen in UC-win/Road can also be assigned to theexported model.

Standard Version

Sign, stairway, escalator, fence byparametric input can begenerated. In case of stairway,
the width, height, number of bars
and texture can be assigned.
Signs can be grouped and havethem displayed at any given
timing. For instance, you can have
one sign displayed at one time
and then disappear to be replacedwith another sign at another time.
List of model panel
general model / vehicle / cab / 3D cockpit / road structure / flags / terrain
texture / video wall / buildings / rail trailers / traffics / signals / characters/ trees / fire and smoke / 3D strings

Option in additional cost

IFC plug-in

・The terrain data in the file described in IFC format can be imported into
UC-win/Road as a terrain patch.
・TheUC-win/Road as a terrain patch can be exported into terrain data in
the file described in IFC format.

UC-win/Road

IFC

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additional cost

Munsell Colour Space Output Plug-in

It is a plug-in to convert the scene displayed on the main screen into the"Munsell colour system", and preserves it in the munsell colour file. It thenbecomes possible to use this scene for design and research by using themunsell colour file by accessing the file output with the plug-in.
The display of UC-win/Road

Binary data of scene
converted into
Munsell System

OSCADY PRO Plug-in

Option in additional cost

OHPASS plug-in

The calculation result of OHPASS (Optimal Highway Path Automatic Search
System) can be linked with UC-win/Road. The optimal highway passobtained by calculation can immediately be visualized in UC-win/Road.
OHPASS will be linked with UC-win/Road by following the steps below.
1. Calculates the optimal highway path via OHPASS
2. Convert the calculation results file into LandXML
3. Import LandXML into UC-win/Road

Advanced Version■About OSCADY PRO：OSCADY Pro allows
automatic setting of signal phase andarrangement, and optimized signal capacity
and congestion, and gradual and swift
optimization of traffic signal. To optimize, it▲Intersection
automatically set the phase, based on the
figuresignal phase and timing of signal changing
cycle.

▼Import maximum
capacity andminimum delay

Developed by TRL (http://www.trl.co.uk/)(Creating the future of transport)

S-PARAMICS Plug-in

Advanced Version

Advanced traffic simulation can be performed by linking with S-PARAMICS
in which the road shape data can be exchanged.The roundabout imported
from S-Paramics. The node with roundabout attribution and the transitionof right section are expressed in UC-win/Road.
■SampleThe 9th 3D VR Simulation Contest data,
Transfer VR simulation at Junjon Service
Area in Korea" GTSM Inc. (Korea),converted into S-PARAMICS data.
S-PARAMICS developed ｂｙ：SIAS

Company, UK

Aimsun Linkage Plug-in

Option in additional cost

Vehicle behavior and signal phase from Aimsun (traffic modeling softwarethat allows you to model roads and intersections, assign signal phase andtraffic, and run mesoscopic and hybrid simulation based on the assigned
conditions) can be reproduced real-time within the UC- win/Road 3D
environment using the plug-in. In addition, by
taking control of the vehicle within the
animation played in UC-win/Road, the behaviorof the driven vehicle over time can be reflectedto the simulation in Aimsun.
Developed by TSS (Spain)

SIDRA Plug-in
This plug-in enables you to express
intersections that are designed in theintersection design software SIDRA as VR.
The output file is used for generating asimple representation of one intersection,an accurate road axial sections, a traffic
volume, and a timing of the traffic signals.

Plugin for Civil 3D

This system provides total support,
including VR simulations andsupport for presentations, by linking
UC-win/Road with Autodesk Civil 3D,
a leap into the future solution which
has brought a significant shift within
the civil engineering design process.

Advanced Version

Advanced Version

TRACKS Plug-in
TRACKS is a suite of some sixty
programs which have beendeveloped by Gabites Porter
Consultants to assist the analysis
and interpretation of land use andtransport planning problems. The
result of TRACKS can be simulated
by importing with a LandXML file.

TRACKS developed by Gabites Porter :http://www.gabites.co.nz/
Option in additional cost

12d Model Plug-in

12d allows fast production in a wide variety of projects including mapping,site layouts, road, rail and highway design, residential & land developments,and environmental impact studies.

Data link from UC-win/Road to 12d Model■Link of topography data: Topography data of UC-win/Road can beconverted and exported to Tin file of 12d Ascii File Format.
■Link of road data : Horizontal alignment data and the cross section datais converted and exported to 12d Model.

Data link from 12d Model to UC-win/Road■Link of terrain data : Tin model of 12d Model terrain can be converted to
UC-win /Road terrain data or terrain patch data.
■Link of road data : Import road data created in the 12d Model.
UC-win/Road

12d Model

SIDRA developed by:
Akcelik & Associates Company
Advanced Version

Civil 3D developed by Autodesk

Developed by 12 Solutions Pty Ltd, Australia
Advanced Version

InRoads Plug-in"InRoads", 3D land development/Road design system, can exchange
data based on LandXML datareading/writing function. Horizontal
cross section data is exchanged
through the use of InRoads original
XML format.

Developed by Bentley Systems Incorporated

Option in additional cost

Loading parking model plug-in (See also p.56)

It is a plug-in which imports the parking drawing
data made by CAD system "UC-1 parking lot
drawing system of FORUM8.
- Outer parking bays, internal parking and signs(driving direction etc) can be accurately
represented according to the CAD drawings.
- Since the imported drawing data is treated as amodel which is similar to the building and the car,
▲Parking lot can be confirmed
it can be set on an arbitrary position or thefrom any given viewpoints.
drawing itself can be rotated.
- Rendering performance has been improved using
the Vertex Buffer Object for visualizing theparking model.
Vehicle trajectory driving VR simulation
By using with "UC-1 vehicle trajectory drawing
system Ver.3", the driving trajectory can be▲Vehicle trajectory drawing
expressed in 3D simulation (UC-win/Road Micro▲Combined driving (Driving on the line + K-turn)system Ver.3
Simulation Player is separately required.).

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xpswmm Plug-in Ver.2（for Tsunami）

Advanced Version

This is a dynamic 3D simulation of the tsunami analysis result by xpswmm.
Tsunami expression function by UC-win/Road.
◆Special lecture by Professor Fumihiko Imamura of Tohoku University was
held.「Analysis of Tsunami and Disaster Control」 (The second
international VR symposium 19th November, 2008)

Option in additional cost

Tsunami plug-in

General-purpose plug-in that realizes the reproduction and visualization oftsunami via various type of simulation.This can visualize the situation ofgeneration, movement and immersion of tsunami. This visualize not only
tsunami but also river flood and sewer flooding. FORUM8's original open
format is implementable. Data of any form can be visualized by converting
the format. The function to import the aerial photo and terrain patch fromthe other plug-in is also implemented.
・Our original open format has been released. Various kinds of results can bevisualized by converting to this format.
・Terrain mesh data used for the analysis can now be imported.
・The reflection of the water surface and ripple, contour map showing water depth
height, flow

▲Simulation of analysis result with xpswmm▲Contour of water depth▲Contour of altitude

UC-win/Road for EXODUS

Advanced Version

The UC-1 Debris-Avalanche Simulation uses "Debris-Avalanche Simulator(Kanako)" developed in the Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto
University, as a solver. FORUM8 has built the robust function thatpre-processes and post-processes the data to be analyzed so that adebris-avalanche analysis can be run effectively in a series of process while
incorporating the solver, and that's how this intelligent solution named UC-1
Debris-Avalanche Simulation came to be.

Data link of UC-win/Road and "EXODUS/
SMARTFIRE" which was developed by
Fire Safety Engineering Group (FSEG) in
the university of Greenwich (England),fire analysis allows the viewing of thesimulation result in 3D VR space.

◆Calculation method of evacuation
time approvedby Tokyo Fire Department

Option in additional cost

Debris-Avalanche Simulation Plug-in

Analysis
result▲Example of evacuation
model display

Tunnel evacuation VR

Tunnel fire

Debris-Avalanche
Plug-in
Import the analysis
results
Visualization process

Debris-Avalanche
Plug-in
Set the analysis
regionAnalysismodel
Debris-Avalanche Simulation
Preprocesses
Analysis
Postprocesses

Crowd flow simulation inside of the airport

Passenger flow simulationin Nakameguro station

Plug-in for Super Computing®
fluid analysis via cloud

Option in additional cost

Advanced Version

Width of general sound range issimulated by arranging a soundsource and an audience area on 3D
and VR space on UC-win/Road. In
consideration of the influence of earth
surface, a structure, a building, etc.
the sound pressure level in eachaudience point on a audience side isanalyzed. Noise simulation consists ofpreprocessor (input part),
mainprocessor (analysis part) andpostprocessor (Results view part).

High-performance computing on
cloud services
Fluid Analysis Super Computing
Analysis/ Simulation Service. It is
possible to simulate thecomplicated flow of water including
turbulent heat transfer by importing
the water analysis tool"OpenFOAM". Visualization of thestream line from VTK (Visualization
Tool Kit) file is also supported.

■Wind and Heat Movement
Analysis Super Computing
Analysis/ Simulation Service
This is the analysis/ simulation
support service using the water
analysis tool "OpenFOAM" alreadyinstalled in the FOCUS supercomputer.

Noise Simulation Option▲Setting of audio source▲Arrangement of audience area

▲Display of Contour line

▲Display of grid

▲Display of Contour figure▼Analysis result
by OpenFOAM▲Display of sphere

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Option in additional cost

Legion plug-in

The Legion Studio software simulates and analyzes pedestrian movements,
step by step, within a defined space using the very latest scientificmethodology. This enables the precise simulation of pedestrians within awide range of environments and was developed by Legion Co.UK.
■Principal Use : Congestion mitigation ofpedestrians within train stations andairport terminals etc. Evacuation planning.
Evaluation, verification and proposal of
alternatives for guiding the audience instadiums and concert venue. Simulation of
emergency evacuation within buildings,
skyscrapers etc and the examination of
possible countermeasures.

Advanced Version
DrivingSim Version

Scenario Plug-in

When the car reaches a set position, pre-set model activity and various
scenarios can be made, such as "Signal mast changes to red", "Car pushes
in at the intersection", "traffic congestion occurs", "a man starts walking"
By using these scenarios, the plug-in offers a real-vehicle-like driving
simulation environment with realistic events.It's available to provide thereal driving simulator.

・Analysis results of EXODUS and Micro Simulation Player Plug-in are controlled
via scenario. Result of evacuation simulation can be replayed, camera mode canbe changed, Micro Simulation Player can be played and stopped, to name someof the many things the scenario plug-in is capable of doing.
・It is possible to dynamically change the speed, the number of lane etc. of the othervehicles. The parameter of ACC function can be changed in case of your vehicle andthe same parameter of the other vehicle can be changed in case of auto-driving.
・Staggered vehicle and vehicles' pulling over can be expressed by setting theother vehicle's cutting and traffic lane keep offset.

▲Importing Legion file

"Pedestrian flow VR simulation for
sidewalk construction"
Shanghai Chikushi Engineering
Consultants Co., Ltd.▼
Automatic speed control▲Visualization example of crowd
simulation in a station
Advanced Version
DrivingSim Version

Communication Plug-in

Free Viewer Output Plug-in

Ultimate Version

Plug-in to output the data file for UC-win/Road Free Viewer Version

This Plug-in allows communication with multi users by the use of
UC-win/Road. Users can send chatting comment and surrounding informationin UC-win/Road such as view position, direction and time through theInternet. These feature enables you to support joint designing and consensus
building. In addition, it allows for network-based driving simulation.

1. Joint modeling work

User A
Explains the work bylooking drawings anddocuments■UC-win/Road Free Viewer Version

This is viewer product for free which allows to freely move in 3D
environment and play the scripts. It is possible to browse the RD data
created for free viewer version for free. This is the function limited versionof Presentation Version. Data and scenarios cannot be created.

RoadDataViewer plug-inStandard Version

This is the plug-in which displays the list of
information of object (building and tree),texture, intersection etc. in a tree format.
・Verifying the number of pixel of texture・Verification of unconnected roadconnection point
・Verification of buried model▲Explanatory material
・You can show your partner the sameview that you are looking at.
・It becomes easier with the displayedmodel to explain to the person who is
not familiar with the data.

User B

Advanced Version
DrivingSim Version

Micro Simulation Player Plug-in■Traffic simulation Record／Play■Evacuation simulation

Micro Simulation Player is the function to run various types of simulation
Result of traffic simulation by UC-win/Road Virtualizes the analysis result by EXODUS
animation which is depicted as 3D model movement. It is capable to recordand play a traffic flow as a result of UC-win/Road and other traffic simulation.

Main features

1.3D animation function： It's possible to create various type of 3D model'sanimation based on the information of model's location. It enables to run
several data at the same time.
2.Snap function for vehicle and pedestrians： It's capable to locate objects
such as vehicle and pedestrian on the road and the lane, the pedestrian,
the ground.
3. Controlling the existing objects： It's possible to control static objects suchas traffic light.
4. Controlling drawing objects： Time, weather, light■Analysis of traffic accident
5. Optimal integration with the functions of UC-win/Road：Traffic, script,
Virtualizes based on the accident record
camera mode

■4D Simulation
3D Model Simulation for construction step

■Analysis of traffic accident

This function allows the users to perform interference checks on theimported traffic flow by using the simulation result; this in turn enables
you to apply the results of traffic flow analysis for the course on which you
drive within a driving simulator and thus confirming the traffic condition
from the point of view of the driver.

▲Control the surrounding vehicles by using the micro simulation player

OpenMicroSim website

http://openmicrosim.org/
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Surrounding traffic vehicles optimize
the reproduction function of simulation.
The function to detect the distance
between the running vehicle in front of
you and yourself at the time of driving
is also supported. This detection
function enables you to obtain theinformation including the speed andposition etc. of the leading vehicle.

Leading
vehicleVehicleDrivingSim Version

Driving Simulation Plug-in

With UC-win/Road and real car driving simulator with OEM-supplied, thedriving simulation is much more realistic. Compared with a conventional
driving simulator, a great improvement of the cost-performance is seen.
Moreover, the biggest feature is that the user can freely use existing data or
create a scenario specific to their needs.Equipped with models of everytransmission inside the a real vehicle linking the engine with wheels, a highly
realistic vehicle dynamics can be visualized and the behavior of vehicle itself
can be confirmed. You can choose your favorite vehicle dynamics model.
・Vehicle acceleration based on engine power, RPM, and weight is taken into
account
・Supports Force feedback effect: The steering wheel vibrates automaticallydepending on the road surface texture and road geometry.
・Supports Antilock Brake System and gear shift time・Tire slip: Road surface condition (dry, wet, show, ice) can be assigned.
・Sound effect system: Engine sound, break wind sound, slipping sound,engine sound of surrounding vehicles, etc.

Option in additional cost(provided only forsystem development)

Motion Platform Plug-in
An optional driving simulation feature thatlinks the software to the OEM motion platform
hardware of INNOSIMULATION, Inc▲It is possible to perform 6 degrees of
freedom movement of surge, sway,
heave, roll, pitch and yaw▲6DOF Drive Simulator▲6DOF Platform▲Assign engine

Image processing▲Assign transmission

Override

Sequencial

Accelerator
position Accelerator pedelEngine’s output RPM
Accelerator position

EngineEngine torque

ManualTorqueAutomatic clutch
control

ClutchTorque convertor

Vehicle dynamics
calculation

Road texture

Torque, RPM

Back wheels
TorqueDiﬀerential
gear
TorqueTorque

RPM, Reverse torque
Brake position

Back wheels

Brake position

RPM,
Torque,RPM
reverse torque
RPM, reverse torqueDiﬀerential
gear
TorqueBrake Pedal

TorqueDiﬀerential
gear

RPM, reverse torque
Brake position
Brake position

Motion control

Vehicle acceleration

Hardware control

Roll of platform

Position of
actuator

Hardware
Drive

Steering
angle

Automatic processing (100Hz)

Steering wheel

MotionDriverTorqueFront wheel Steering angle▲Structure of UC-win/Road’s Vehicle Dynamics model

cycleStreet Linkage Plug-in

Traﬃc calculation

Steering wheel / accelerator / brake position

Front wheel

Transmission

RPM, Reverse torque
RPM, reverse torqueTraﬃc simulation
Vehicle position

Automatic

Clutch position

3D infoVR representation
Road texture

Road Database

VR representation

Option in additional cost

Driver Training Plug-in
System that assesses driver's driving skill.

Option in additional cost

Virtual cycling system "Cycle Street Series
City Edition" (Developer: FLOVEL CO.,LTD.) is linked with UC-win/Road that
renders a panorama image of 3D VR
environment on 3 screens. As you cycle,
the CG moves according to the speed of
the rotating pedals, allowing you to getsome exercise as if you're playing a game.

The driver is assessed for correct
operating procedure and driving skill,against criteria that include
maintaining certain speed and an
ideal route, manueovring skills,
collision risk control, and steering andpedal control. You can assign scoring
criteria and also store assessment
results for each driver, which assistsin pinpointing areas for improvement.

Option in additional cost

Cluster Plug-in
UC-win/Road Cluster allows more than 4 channel display per PC and cansynchronize two or more PC and output the image to a lot of monitors. It canbe used for a simulator using a 360-degree domed screen and 6K digital
signage. It becomes possible to secure the constant performance without an
influence from the number of channels. Synchronizes multiple PCs within a
network to enable multiple drivers to race on a same track.
1. Easy set up and operation
2. Flexible system with no limitations to the number and configuration ofclustered PCs
3. A variety of simulations are possible in this multipurpose system which
has all elements synchronizedView scenario on
the screen of any

Slave

Server
Simulation calculation
Send data

Simulation& rendering

Send data
Synchronization▲6 Screen Digital Signage System
Structure of Synchronized
PCs running thedriving simulator▲Dome-type Driving Simulator

ClientPC4
クライアントClient
PC1:PC1：走行
Drive

ClientPC3

ClientPC2
クライアント PC2：歩行
ClientPC2：Walk
マスター PC
MasterPC

ClientPC1

クライアントPC3：歩行
Client
PC3：Walk
環境のデータEnvironment
data
走行車、歩行者のデータ
Data
on driving vehicles
クライアントClient
PC2:PC4：走行
Drive
and pedestrians▲Synchronizes multiple PCs
within a network

11Replay Option

DrivingSim Version

The function which records vehicles, a pedestrian, etc. which move every
moment over 1 second in real time on tens of times , and is reproduced.
Combination with scenario：A start and play of record at the time of eventare possible.
Data management method：ZCompression of record data by Zlib
(Compression algorithm used for ZIP)
Combination with UC-win/Road SDK：Record from SDK side and controlof play are possible.

Eco-Drive Plug-in

DrivingSim Version

The Eco-Drive plug-in is a new software module that calculates the fuelconsumption and carbon footprint of individual vehicles whilst driving
through a 3D VR model and graphs the results by means of UC-win/Road's
driving log.Clternatively they can "Calculate the carbon footprint". The
various parameters within the Eco-Drive evaluation formula are all capableof being altered by the user. All Eco-Drive data is automatically read within
the Drive Log data file so that calculations can be re-created.

Replay memorizing function is available for below
Vehicle coordinate

roll, pitch, yaw, turn signal, brake lights etc.

Pedestrian

movements, roll, pitch, yaw

Traffic light

lighting situation

Context

context in scenario live

Because the vehicle records
every little behavior (roll,
pitch, yaw) as seen on right
pictures, vehicle behavior
when it goes over a shoulder
or when it hits something is
reproduced with high fidelity.

roll

pitch

yaw

Log Output plug-in

Option in additional cost

Coordinate information, direction, speed and steering angle of a driving
vehicle can be output to a log. Traffic flow and characters can now beexported. It is now possible to save in CSV format or output UDP in real timethrough a network. A function that allows you to export the distance fromyour own vehicle to a specified model to a log file is also implemented. You
can define the types of data and the order in which you wish to export them
to a log file at your own will.
Log output data

Basic data
Coordinate,
attitudeEngine,speed
Input
Distance▲Confirmation of accident during drive simulation from outside of vehicle▲Tool bar

▲Operation panel

Kinect plug-in

Simulation time, model name, model ID, model type
X coordinate, Y coordinate, Z coordinate, pitch angle, yaw angle,rollangle, vector
The number of engine rotation, gear number, car speed (km/h,m/s),
speed restraint
Steel wheel angle, accelerator position, braking amount,automatic driving
Running distance, distance from the starting point, distance fromthe edgeof the road

Option in additional cost

UC-win/Road Air Driving technology

By linking the range imagery sensor (KinectTM・Xtion Pro / Live) with UC-win/Road (The range
imagery sensor / joint position / gesture / hands'
opening-closing etc.), the vehicles and robots in
UC-win/Road can be operated without any control
devices.

It allows a highly-detailed driving operation without any control devices.

KinectTM

Recognition of skeleton:The system is able to recognize the user from the
distance information detected by an infrared depth sensor and can distinguishhuman features. Moreover, it's calibrated and the skeleton structure isrecognized. Detection of steering angle and steering direction : The right and left
direction of the steering wheel and its steering angle are detected as an analog
value from the positional relationship between the user's right and left fist. How
much the steering wheel is turned is indicated by a row of bars that change color
from green to red.
Accelerator (small)▲Depth Map data

▲Skelton tracking data
▲Air Driving data

Multi-cluster digital signage system with infrared depth sensor

Kinect™ Driving Simulator
Handless driving
simulation
with infrared sensor

R

This system allows theoperation of UC-win/Road bymoving the arms as
operating the steering infront of Kinect.

Oculus Rift plug-in

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L

The multi cluster digital signage system
via infrared depth sensor.
The interactive digital signage system
uses a 6K display on multi screens aswell as the infrared depth sensor.
This system can be interactively operatedusing the function of gesture interface andmotion capture. Xtion PRO of the infrared
depth sensor is used for inputting.

Option in additional cost

Developed by Oculus (http://www.oculusvr.com/)

Oculus Rift：Head mounted display which enables
head tracking via built-in sensor and allows you to
output 3D video with a wide field of view at anaffordable price.
The sensor data of Oculus Rift is obtained and theviewpoint within UC-win/Road is tracked according to
the head of users. In addition, it is possible to set the
distortion correction of the images.

▲Fish-eye rendering

Accelerator (big)▲Stereo

Option in additional cost

UC-win/Road for Robocar®

This VR simulation system will link UC-win/Road with car
robotics platform "Robocar®" in which the robot
technology is mounted and controls the 1/10 scaled
model car on a model road by driving in VR space.
Various traffic circumstances and scenarios can be set
and implemented through being able to use the virtual
reality space expressed by VR.

Associated Products®

Registered trademark No.2011-8512

Ver.5.2●VR-Cloud® Standard
Various kinds of simulation can now be experienced ver y smoothly byimplementing a unique transmission technology "a3S".
・ Operation mode (viewpoint, movement)
Freemode (Free view point position by interactive)
Various kinds of simulation (road running, Flypass flying and free walking)Executing a script (Automatic presentation), scenario and replaying video
Selection of vehicle model for driving simulation
Manual driving using keyboard (patent obtained)
・ Setting for context (collective setting), traffic flow and preferences ON/OFF・ Displaying homemenu (data summary, favorite, browsing history)
・ Multi client and operation by the acquisition of operation authority havebeen supported.
・ Client of Android version can acquire the location information using GPS・ xpswmm simulation (results of flood and tsunami analysis etc.)
・ VR-Cloud® SDK and VR-Cloud® script plug-ins are implemented

VR-Cloud® is a consensus building solution which uses 3D and VR on a cloud server.
As long as you are connected to the Internet, you can take control of VR space evenon a thin client.

●VR-Cloud® Collaboration
Full VR cloud system which enables the high quality communication between
clients.
■3D bulletin board function
・ Creating landscape VR environment
・ Display icon and response from the other users■Landscape Evaluation function
・ Creating landscape evaluation in VR space with marking
and HTML output of a list
■Annotation function
・ Comments in the disucussion is displayed in VR space.
・ Displayed icon and response from the other users▲Landscape Evaluation function▲Home menu

▲Main menu

▲Simulation menu

▲Driving simulation▲Walking simulation, display of avatar▲Selection of vehicle models
in driving simulation▲Annotation function■Photo function
・ Displaying icon in 3DVR environment, browsing,editing and deleting photos are possible.
・ Selection of camera position from GPS of Android™ terminal■Conference function
・ Share of viewpoint-communication with text, video and sound・ Access restriction using a password▲Photo function▲Contents viewer▲Android client version / Discussion function●Rhino Plug-in (Option in additional cost)
Plug-in that displays 3D models built by Rhinoceros® (Rober t McNeel &Associates http://www.en.la.mcneel.com/) within the 3D environment of
UC-win/Road.
・ Data are transferred back-and-forth between UC-win/Road (server) andRhinoceros® (client) via a3s; 3D model in the process of being built by
Rhinoceros® is reflected in UC-win/Road. Model positioned within the 3D
environment can be edited.
・ With the combination of VR-Cloud®, Rhinoceros® can be browsed by
VR-Cloud® user.

●VR-Cloud® Flash Version（Former UC-win/Road for SaaS）
Unlike UC-win/Road for SaaS, remote control of VR space using Adobe Flash
Player on the web is possible, hence no need to install software to the client

Use of advanced transmission control technology "a3s"

3D bar arrangement CAD for SaaS・ Photo data link function toshoot photos via Android™
terminal and then store
them in relation to theviewpoint of bar
arrangement data is
implemented.
・ It is now possible toaccess data within UC-1
for SaaS cloud file sharing
server of FORUM8.

A field tool going ahead of times of CIM
supporting the simultaneous display for bar
arrangement drawing in 2D / 3D via Android™
terminal.

●VR-Cloud®Product Price ※UC-win/Road is optional
Product
VR-Cloud® Collaboration
VR-Cloud® Standard
VR-Cloud® Flash Version
Rhino Plug-in▲Correction of the display positionPrice

US$5,500
US$3,360
US$3,360
US$1,000●Server configurration example（UC-win/Road１data）
Product▲Setting of the drawing style▲Setting of the drawing quality

UC-win/Road UC-win/Road
Advanced
Ultimate

VR-Cloud® Collaboration US$20,000
VR-Cloud® Standard
US$18,000
VR-Cloud® Flash Version US$18,000

UC-win/Road
Standard

US$14,000 US$10,800
US$12,000 US$8,800
US$12,000 US$8,800

13Experience on VR-Cloud®! Special Page：
http://www.forum8.co.jp/english/uc-win/VC-taiken-e.htm

Experience on VR-Cloud®!
●The 13th 3DVR Simulation Contest Awards／12th Grand Prix

“Cooperative ITS Driving Simulator”
TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION.

“Simulation for environmental upgrading
around Higashi Takase river”
Fushimi Technical High School in Kyoto“QuikDeck Promotion VR Data”
Nisso Industries Co., Ltd.

“DSSS Experience VR Data”
UTMS Society of Japan“Residential Building Design VR Simulation for “Construction VR Simulation for the bridge
replacement” SOZOTECH
N House” atelier DoN“Onuma Floating Istands landscapesimulation” Sanyu Eng. Ltd“Driving support agent VR simulation”
Doshisha University“G'EduCom in Bordeaux”
ITS Bordeaux La CUB & BMIA

“Tokyo Metro Simulator”
Tokyo Metro Co., Ltd.

12th “VR Simulation for Traﬃc Regulation toDivert Traﬃc During Night Construction”
Iwasaki CO., LTD“Redlands California Flood Analysis Projectusing VR” Michael Baker International●Virtual Design World Cup～Student BIM & VR Design Contest on Cloud

Grand Prix

Excellent Award

Sustainable Design Award

4th “The S.T.A.R.S.（Sustainable Taches andReactivate Space）” Kanazawa University
KUUPL

4th “gather”
4th “AwardTokyo_Sustainable Development” 4th “Connected Yumenoshima, Optimised
Tokyo University + Yamaguchi University
University of Transport and Communication Circulation for the Olympics” Robert Gordon
University International Architectural Think Tank Inc. T.O.F.U
INED_UT

Forsight Award

Top of the World AwardGrand Prix

Grand Prix

4th “Walkerizing City” Shibaura Institute ofTechnology / Graduated school of
Shibaura Institute of Technology shellﬁsh

4th “√SHINKIBA”
Ritsumeikan University
DDP

3rd “ Breathing Station ”
Nihon University
HULAN

3rd “Drafty Port”
Shibaura Institute of Technology
Red.

●Tsunami analysis●UC-win/Road DS Standard VR data

Grand Prix

Grand Prix

2nd “Noah's Ark -Tokyo 2050-”
Shibaura Institute of Technology SWD LAB

1st “The Oasis”
Kanazawa University Urban city Lab

xpswmm tsunami analysis data

Metropolitan Expressway No. 4 Shinjuku line

●Blog Architecture and urban：3D Degital City

Kyoto：Arashiyama

Civil Design Award●Event Information

Japan：Nanshin

Germany：Freiburg

Booth of the 20th 3D & Virtual Reality Expo

Osaka Branch oﬃce

Miyazaki Branch oﬃce

Fukuoka Business Oﬃce

●FORUM8 offices

Tokyo head oﬃce（Shinagawa Intercity）

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Associated Products
UC-win/Road SDK Ver.8(Development Kit)

API for customizing UC-win/Road. Sample program is attached and DelphiXE2 is now supported.

Development of various input and output plug-in

The Software Development Kit (SDK) includes Library and API fordeveloping a plug-in that can run on UC-win/Road as well as the
sample program. The development language is DelphiXE2 (Earlier
version than Ver.7 uses Delphi2010). Using API enables to freely
develop the option at the same level as UC-win/Road basic plug-in.

：Data linkage with the software developed by your own is feasible.

【Development Case】
・Exodus plug-in

Products configuration：
Library folder : Various library files required to compile the plug-in
are stored.
Plugins folder : Source code of various sample programs is stored.
Compiling and executing it would help you understand thefeatures that are controllable in SDK.
UIL folder : Framework required for creating UC-win/Road plug-in is stored.
Help file : Available only in English.
Terrain

Program to assign various
conditions of the traffic flow.
"Traffic Generator Set" is added totool menu. Clicking this allows to
add "Optional traffic volume point"on the center of each road to allow
you to assign basic traffic
conditions. Traffic generation points
on the edge of each road can also
be assigned.

GRID / Patch (TIN)
White and read the aerial photoRoadhorizontal alignment, longitudinal alignment, Obtaining shape of
3D model, cross section, bridge space, tunnel space, section
interpolation, textureIntersection

stop points; texture; assignment of traffic signals; percentage ofcars turning left, right, and going straight; traffic control (traffic
light etc.)

Traffic

Traffic volume, Setting of vehicles' disappearance and generation,
Setting of traffic profile and vehicle group

Model

Placing models■Browse and change static data that comprise the whole VR environment.

・Display road map plug-in

Sample Program

API functions：Editing, reading and writing data
Aerial Photo・xpswmm plug-in※Please contact FORUM8 if you require
customization development■Related books“The Introductory guide of the advanced graphic language -OpenGL Ver.4&CUDA-"“Programming for civil engineer” – SDK programming with Delphi -■Control Driving Simulation■Control model/character in real-time

UC-win/Road

Plug-inPrepare calculation
Vehicle dynamics calculation
Save rendered data

Terrain

Road alignment

Model■Control camera position in the main window■Logging function Log file

Control coordinates of a character

Control one of movable parts■Creative drawing via OpenGL control

Vehicle dynamics
calculationora set of data

External
programCalculate
dynamics
Send
data

Rendering process■Features on GUI
Addition of input/log
display window

Add a newcontrol option

Log
file

VR-Cloud® SDK
The following list indicates what can beachieved by using the scripting language(AngelScript) and a commercial text editor,
importing the program into the system via the
VR-Cloud® script plug-in. The script language
is very similar in structure to C/C++.

A customized development kit of script operating on VR-Cloud® client・Customizing the user interface of VR-Cloud® client such as adding
new menu and buttons.
・Developing many different GUIs each one specific for different
content to be published on-line
・Assigning various different kinds of commands such as those used
to change the camera (viewpoint) position and the environment, as
well as commands used to initiate driving

a3s(Anything as a Service) SDK

A customizing kit of data transmission library "a3S" used for general application development

The a3S (Anything as a Service) Multimedia Cloud Systemallows you to create your own cloud applications. It is
possible to provide various types of cloud service by taking
advantage of the video/audio streaming technology and thelarge-capacity data transmission/reception technology thatuses the high-speed data transmission system.

The Development of a cloud system using our cutting-edge architecture
a3S is FORUM8's in-house developed multimedia cloud technology that allows
high quality video and audio to be supported and streamed between the serverand client application, as well as the high-speed transmission of large-capacity
data. This SDK allows you to use the various functions that a3S has to offer todevelop a cloud computing application.
・Supported Platforms：Windows(Android, Linux, iOS will be supported in the next version.)・Development Language：C/C++, Delphi™
Supports both public cloud and private cloud・Cloud based data sharing systems and large-capacity data transmission
services
・Video hosting and video on-demand services
・Chat features, bulletin boards, and message
services・Cloud based gaming services
・Developing a cloud version of the existing
application
a3S
Cloud
Transmission Librarya3S SDK Development Kit License：US$3,000 a3S Client (10 clients)：US$4,400
a3S Server License：US$4,000
Unlimited clients：US$5,500◆a3S Cloud Transmission Library : Patent granted for FORUM8's uniquedata transmission system, data transmission device, and datatransmission method(September 20, 2013)

Core modules of a3S multimedia cloud system
a3S Protocol：Connects the core parts controlling TCP protocols, the server andeach and every client. It also controls commands, and manages thesynchronization and authorization system.
a3S Multimedia：Encodes and decodes the videos via the latest video
compression techniques, and enables audio streaming without occupying too
much CPU.
a3S Data：Data management system which allows transmission of up to
4GB of data at one time
Example of creating a system using a3S
VR-Cloud® was developed using a3S technology. This software has the ability
to enable high-quality real-time images and sound, such as that of moving
vehicles, to be sent from a server running the Interactive 3D VR Simulation
software UC-win/Road, to client machines so that they can share and interact
with the 3D VR environment. An individual client's key strokes, mouse events,
and GPS coordinates, as well as images captured by a camera are sent to theserver and they are reflected in UC-win/Road's 3D environment running on theserver.
Server Application

Server Module(a3S_SRV)
Multimedia Module(a3S_CODEC)(a3S_AUDIO)

a3S
Core Module

Client Application

Client Module(a3S_CU)
Client Application
Client Module(a3S_CU)

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UC-win/Road free Viewer
This free viewer product allows you to move around the
3D environment as well as play and replay scripts.
Data file exported from UC-win/Road Free Viewer
Export Plug-in (US$750) can be imported and browsed.

・RD data designed especially for the Free Viewer version can be browsed for free.
・This is a basically a Presentation version with limited features. Data and scenarios cannot be created.
・The software can be downloaded from the User Information Page (go to Download Service link after
logging in). You can login to this page from the top page of the official FORUM8 website by entering inyour Usercode and Password.

UC-win/Road Presentation Version
Product delivery styles

With UC-win/Road, there is a presentation version (52,500 yen). VR features available are similar to UC-win/Road. A variety of visual optionfunctions allows you to do various simulations. With delivery in AVI file, a screen view is recorded through the AVI option feature (84,000 yen)

Useful presentation and, if necessary, it can be mixed with voice or music using Premier (Adobe) and such. When directly printing out other captured images, it isversion is available! recommended that you do so in a higher resolution.(Example of maximum resolution: 4096x1536 pixels when dual screens are used)

Educational Version

Target: Primary students, Junior high school student,High school students (under 18) Price : US$540

Education software for creating VR

UC-win/Road Web Viewer is a web
software allowing the display of 3D
VR data created by UC-win/Roadon Internet Explorer (IE).
Viewing and simulation of 3D VR
on the PC without UC-win/Road
product version is made possible.

Product Configuration

・UC-win/Road Advanced base.Web match-up mode
・Data compatibility with UC-win/Road is not supported
・UC-win/Road DB is available during effective period of maintenance contract
・Web registration of UC-win/Road data (Stop motions x 2, descriptions)・Data registered by users can be available

VR data server
Data browsing / web operation

View

Popular with youngsters!
UC-win/Road
Driving Simulator

Registration
Retrieval

Additional Options

・UC-win/Road Driving Simulator Plug-in US$330
・UC-win/Road Eco-Drive Plug-in
US$330・UC-win/Road Data Exchange Tool
US$240
Separately Sold Hardware ・Steering Wheel

A Driving Simulation Package that lets you feel thereal driving sensation as you hold onto the wheel
which is fairly easy to control.
VR-Drive provides an economical way to educate
young people in the art of road safety by offering
students the opportunity to drive in a 3D Virtual
Environment and experience real life everyday
driving scenarios.
ECO drive plug-in is installed on it and carbon
footprint data in the form of CO2 emissions and fuelconsumption are calculated after each drive and theprinted report shows how the driver has performed.

UC-win/Road Data Exchange Tool
Road Data Viewer

Verification feature
Feature for creating Report / Road alignment
basic input table
Create terrain patch data

SIMA Data exchange tool
Supports SIMA common format Ver.3 (C04: Curve
element attribute data). You can also export data toroad cross section data file (*.rs).
Tunnel cross section calculation tool
A program that calculates tunnel’s
cross sectional shape based on thestandard established by the Japan
Highway Public Corporation, andconverts to UC-win/Road’s roadcross section file.
®

Hardware : VR-Drive software, Logitec
steering system for game, PC withgraphic card are required.
Customization : VR-Drive consists of
3D environment and the driving
scenario designed with traffic
specialist.The customization of 3D environment can be flexibly performed,
and the specific driving can be generated as you specify.(Estimation isrequired separately)Interactive driving scenario : The driving scenario under bad conditions(pedestrian, bicycle driver, left-turn, right-turn, road with poor visibility)
are predefined in VR-Drive.The young driver can experience the realistic
road with the driving scenario.
Driving skill report : The report is generated after the experience of eachdriving scenario so that the experienced driver will be able to give
appropriate advise based on this report.
Eco drive report : The report of CO2 emission amount and the fuelconsumption is created for each driving.The young driver can learn the
preciousness of human life and the contribution for the environment.
Visual effect : The driving in different condition such as rain/snow anddaytime/night time can be experienced.The setting of surrounding
environment including wind, flood, fire, smoke is available.

The tool collection for DXF Data exchange, SIMA Data exchange, 3D model exchange,
Horizontal alignment IP calculation, Tunnel cross section calculation in UC-win/Road

Civil engineering 3D model
creation tool (Parametric)
3D model creation assistance toolin which parameters of the civil
infrastructure’s dimensions can be
input as means of modeling. Abutment, bridgepier, retaining wall, BOX can be created in a styleunique to our UC-1 series products.
Civil engineering 3D model creation tool (Frame)
3D model creation assistance tool
via generator. Models can becreated using frames and section,same way models are created in
UC-win/FRAME(3D).
Embankment edge 3D model creation tool
3D model creation tool that creates embankmentedge using a cone that constitute one fourthof a regular embankment. The
model of the embankment edge
can be easily created by defining
each dimensions whilst referencing the visualshape.

GeoMap3D Data exchange tool
3DS models can be converted to a format common to 3DSmodels of stratum data exported from Geomap3D. Groundsurface can be converted to UC-win/Road terrain patch data.
Horizontal alignment IP calculation tool
A program that calculates an IP point required whendefining roads in UC-win/Road from a turning point on thehorizontal alignment from horizontal calculation report.
3D model exchange tool
You can convert UC-win/Road’s 3D model terrain
patch file to a 3DS file format.
DXF Data exchange tool
Converts DXF data including terrain data to
UC-win/Road terrain data XML fomat.
VR Simulation data creation tool based on traffic
census (under development)
Traffic information from road traffic census (by CD version and Japan
Society Traffic Engineerings ) can be assigned to
UC-win/Road’s traffic olume/profile.Traffic volume atdifferent days and time of day can be assigned to eachroad can be assigned together with your choice ofvehicles to be put on traffic. The development of aweighting feature is also planned.

Japanese/English/French/Chinese/korean avialable
Registered trademark No.5132945

Large scale data：This does not have a limit on the scale of data, you can create large scale data of over 100km. You can add terrain area. VR-Studio ® has 50m
mesh DEM data. (use of survey data is approved by Geographical Survey Institute)
Multi reality：This function allows comparing of multiple plans. All of the models, or part of the models can be switched to another condition-reality. It allows
examining multiple marking plans of intersections, comparing road alignments and comparing
house developments and other plans.
Multiuser editing：VR-Studio allows the editing of one project by multi users. Users canshare the data with the source management server, and manage store and synchronize.
By using management server, complete editing history can be recorded and edited.
Traffic simulation function：Because you can export or import between the projects,
Tokyo→ Mt. Fuji → Performing fly through to the center of Nagoya in stress-free
you can reduce cost and time of data production.

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UC-win/Road DB
Internet Data Base

Online Database Containing VR models Number of models (as of 2014. 06. 09) : 3D models : 3678, textures : 3874, sections: 83, sample data : 85 Download function to download from the database of 3D Models, textures, section data etc. using the Internet.
It is available for all users to download directly from the products. *Free of charge for products with a valid maintenance support.

●DB for VR Model
3D 2D Trees
3D treeleaves / trunk / flowers
2D treetall evergreen trees / evergreen trees / evergreen shrubs
tall deciduous trees / deciduous trees / deciduous shrubs
tall flowering trees / flowering trees / flowering shrubs
house plants
MD3 character human model
Characters: animals / humans
Vehicles / Equipment / Running models
Road vehicles
passenger cars / trucks, trailers, cabs
buses and taxis / bicycles, motorcycles / special vehicles
3D cockpit

3D ModelRailway vehicles
Bullet trains / utility trains / monorails
Airports / harbors / river facilities
port facilities / harbor signal equipments
rivers, flood control facilities
Aviation / marine vessels, construction heavy
duty equipments, temporary equipments
Buildings / Facilities / Structure models
Buildings / Houses / Stores / Steel towers
office buildings (super high-rise) / (mid to low-rise) /building (low-rise) / condominium apartment /standard homes / stores, markets / industrial facilities /public facilities / transmission line towers
Railroad / Road structures
bridge superstructures / bridge substructures /road structures / gate piers, pedestrian bridges /traffic sign poles / markings

Railroad / road facilities
bridge superstructures /signs, alarm equipments /stations, street lights / others
Park facilities
playground equipments / buildings / others
others: advertising displays,
road regulatory equipments /road accident etc
Roads / Traffic / Traffic sign textures
Paved roads / Railroad surfaces
pavement surfaces / railroad surfaces / others
Banking / Cutting
Grass / concrete blocks / concrete blasting /othersGuardrails / Curbs / Footpaths / Others
Bridges: truss / beam bridges
Tunnels / Intersections

Traffic signs
indication signs / regulatory signs / guide signs / warning signs
auxiliary signs / railroad signs
local road signs（Korean / Chinese / American / New Zealand /French / Malaysian / British / Thai / Dutch / Irish /Vietnamese / German / Indian / Singaporean / Spanish /Colombian / Brazilian / Finnish / Australian/Turkey/
Lebanon/ Poland/ Portugal/ Sweden/ Switzerland/ Iceland/
Italy/ Austria/ Republic of the Philippines (Philippines)/ Taiwan
Road markings
indication markings / regulatory markings / others
Korean road markings / Chinese road markings
Backgroundsuper high-rise building backdrops / mid to low building groups
low-rise building backdrops / forests, fences
Buildings, rivers, cockpit, sky, sky dome, flags,
terrain, water surface, fire and smokes, others

It makes data creation more efficient by using various standard models. With this, setting up the model editing tool and movements of models is easy. It
enables the loading of the structure models designed in UC-1 series or UC-win and import the 3D models with the textures created by other 3D tools as well.

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Model／Texture
These 3D tree models are only for UC-win/Road. There are many functions
attached such as swaying leaves by wind and growing simulation etc.

MD3 Character

FBX
SectionTextureExcellent default textures, default textures of slopes, cuttings, road surfaces, pavements, walls etc. are available. Sky and terrains can be mapped as
default, and many special textures such as trees and signs can be arranged according to their specified commands. The textures for cockpit inside
vehicles are.also available for use while driving.

ExampleUC-win/Road VR data download (supports world heritages and etc.)

Disasters / Regulation

It supports the models / textures of road hazards. (materials provided by Road Management Technology Center)

Construction Method

It supports textures for each construction method. (materials provided by Hirose Corporation)

Aerial photographs (sold separately)
Digital Ortho images covering entire Japan■1 mesh starting at US$100 (single license)
Units provided : 1) 2.0km×1.5km / 1 mesh
(3km2 :unit of national basic map)
2) 4 mesh starting is available
for sale.(in case of basic)(Provided by NTT GEOSPACE CORPORATION)■ US$30 / km2 : 1 user
US$40 / km2 : multi user

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Units provided :1) units based on cities, wards, towns,
and villages2) rectangles and othershapes of 4 km×4km or larger(approximately 25 cm / pixel)(Provided by Asia Air Survey Co., Ltd., Nakanihon Air Service Co., LTD.)

3D Building Model (sold separately)Ｈigh-precision 3D building data
・Building shape models via laser measurements・"Terrain" + "Solid" model data with a 6 km2 or 9 km2 lot
・Areas provided: Main areas in Kanto, Chubu, Kansai and thegovernment -decreed cities (approximately 10,000 Km2)
■3D building data / terrain data original data price:each US$1,000 / Km2■Converting data for UC-win/Road 3D building data
US$1,500yen / Km2(deleting polygons, dividing layers(for textures))History

UC-win/Road Development History

Ver.5.00

Ver.3.04

Ver.7.00

Ver.3.02
Ver.8.00
Ver.1.06

Ver.5.20

History of Upgrade：Software：Option2014.07

10.00.00

UC-win/Road improvements over time.

2000.05

1.00.00

9.01.00

Switching from Japanese to English / lane changing.

2001.06

1.02.00

ACC/Automatic driving Universal UI plug-in added
Function to control the other vehicles via scenario function
Kinect plug-in Scenario control of traffic snap shot
Photo-log Point Cloud Modeling Plug-in

2013.06～2014.04

2000.121.01.12

Import/export DWG Functions of train and crowd
movement enhanced Head tracking Stratification
Based Hierarchical Clustering Aimsun plug-in
Oculus Rift plug-in Driver training plug-in

2014.04

Release2000.07

1.01.02Ver.2.01

Ver.3.03

Editing function for elevation points.

5.00.00～ Improvement of user interface and home menu
5.02.00 VR-Cloud® script plug-in

Custom terrain handling, XML terrain loading Shadow, rain, snow,
wind, Level crossings, on / off ramps, Flight paths,
driving on the right side of the road, Street map extension

2013.05®

9.00.00

Expanded traffic simulation function Parametricmodel Driving trailer FBX models
Cluster system for multi users' operation
Expanded Micro Simulation Player

SOFTWARE PRODUCTS OF THE YEAR WINNER!

8.01.03

UC-win/Road free viewer output plug-in

2003.06

2012.12～2013.04

2002.06

1.03.00

World geographic coordinate system, Movable parts for 3D models,Rivers, terrain transparency, Road Markings, power lines, flags,
Before / After, Joystick Control

2002

2002.09

1.05.00

Data merging, Lakes, Cutting,
Movement of models by dragging, Measurement between models,
3D Tree Editing, Creating AVI Files

4.01.00～ Photo function and 3D bulletin board
4.02.00 Conference function Performance improvement

2003.09

1.06.00®

2D view window, Support for multiple monitors

2.00.00

Traffic generation, Travel route,
Lighting effect textures, Script functions, MD3 characters,

2004.092.01.00

2012.108.00.00

2004.06

Forest generation, Wheel base setting, Pivot setting

4.00.00®

Traffic lights plug-in, Road obstacle plug-in, Indicator and brake lights

UC-win/Road for Civil 3D®

Audio supported Inline help JP/CH/KO supported
simulation (analysis results for flood and tsunami)

7.00.00～ Road friction coefficientμby linking with CarSim is supported.
horizontal curve of railroad Off road function
7.01.00 Supports
Sky dome function Cluster option 3D model output plug-in
Sidra Presentation function of xpswmm plug-in

2012.032006.09

3.02.00

2012.04～2012.05

Drive simulation andcockpit, L-shaped intersection /roundabouts,
POV-Ray LandXML

2006.05

3.01.02

Audio supported Inline help JP/CH/KO supported
simulation (analysis results for flood and tsunami)

3.00.00～3.01.00

2005.123.01.00

Terrain creation, Improvement of headlight and sound
Motion control inside an intersection Line shape for railway
Tsunami plug-in Log output Expanded cluster function
Micro simulation player scenario

2012.09

2005.05

3.00.00

by auto reset of traffic amount and environment

Support for French and Chinese (Formosan),Vehicle grouping, vehicle
appearance and disappearance, Vehicle queues,
NZ terrain data loading Multi view displaTracks plug-in

6.01.00

Level of detail LOD of 3D Trees,Savable view points,
Rear-view mirror, side mirror and car navigation in 3D cockpit,
3D display size setting, Expanded script commands

2012.12～2013.02

World file
Fluid analysis plug-in VTK visualization tool kit
Munsell color space output plug-in Legion plug-in

2006.113.02.11（ SP1）

2007.073.03.00

Space Navigator 3D mouse, Advanced game controller
settings Improvement of draft mode, performance
function, shadow expression, Internationalization(UNICODE, traffic rules etc.) Support for creation oftransparent road crosssections, real-time shading

2.00.00～ AndroidTM client Improvement of latency
English and French Log output for access2.02.00 Japanese,and error Mouse wheel operation®

6.00.022008.08

3.04.00

Edit traffic texture and building
Full screen Simulation panel
Driving interaction Creating scenario
Driving simulation plug-in Shape file

2009.02

3.04.04

Scenario function expanded GIS plug-in
Vehicle wheel rotated Displaying rudder
angle function UC-win/Road data andDB supported.

®

5.20.00

2011.01

5.00.032010.08

2009.115.00.00

Lighting function, improvement of rain expressions,
3D stereo display, Cuttings rounding function, Context, Support
landscapes of the world, Traffic connector, Integration of plug-ins

1.00.00 Release2011.05

3.04.05～ UC-win/Road Micro Simulation Player plug-in, UC-win/Road
Platform option, Fire and smoke expressions,3.04.13 Motion
UC-win/Road Eco-Drive plug-in, OSCADY plug-in,
4.00.00

Terrain 5m mesh Movement of walking crowd Animationof FBX mod Improvement of Tsunami simulation
Animation of FBX model RoadDataViewer IFC 12d Model
Replay EXODUS Plugin for loading parking model

2011.06

2009.02～2009.10

xpswmm plug-in

Video encode function

2011.12

Improvement of vehicle movement model,Italy version to be available,
Tunnel lightning function, Revision of scenario function,
Keyboard driving, Animation of steering handle, Supports VISSIM,
Noise analysis function, Replay option, Cluster option
It supports Korean, Chinese(Simplified characters),
Chinese(Traditional), It supports import to VISSIM
of micro simulation player(VISSIM 5.30ANI file,produced by PTV in Germany)
UC-win/Road for SaaS Plugin, Point cloud data modeling
Plugin FBX LOD Creating rivers, Improvement in roadsection edit,2D/3D texts, Vehicle dynamics model,
Navigation function, Special weather function

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3D VR Solution
3D VR Solution

BIM/CIM
Data combination with IFC

Data link with various application software

It will be possible to visualize a design and analytical data such as
geographical data, a building, a civil engineering structure designedby CAD for BIM, by VR.

CAD

Analysys

Civil 3D

TRACKS

Civil Design CAD

Traffic Simulation

UC-win/Road

UC-win/Road→IFC

Customizing system

InRoads

SIDRA

Road Design CAD

Development Kit

OSCADY-PRO

Road Design CADOHPASS

Linearoptimization

Data Link with Road CAD

Intersection Analysis

UC-win/Road SDKOHPASS

UC-win/Road
for Robocar R

APS-MarkⅣ
Road Design
CAD

Rhino

Total integration system which provides you with Design CAD applicationand UC-win/Road- civil engineering, such as road/land development, VR
simulation and presentation

TRANSYT

Signal Analysys

Traffic Simulation

VISSIM

AIMSUN

Traffic Simulation

Traffic Simulation

UC-win/Road for Civil 3D

Micro Simulation
12d Model

Dynamics
DWG・DXF
IFC・Shape（LandXML）

Survey CAD

LogAnalysis
Analysis
ResultMensura/Heads

S-Paramics

LegionTraffic Simulation

Pedestrian
crowd

Ⓡ

Evacuation Simulation

It has the necessary function to examine the roadalignment (road curve), railway alignment (sinecurve, cubic parabola) and can check designs andcalculate coordinates. Moreover results can be
outputted as an alignment diagram.

3D・VR Simulation

xpswmm

AllplanRainfall-runoff software

UC-1
3D Reinforcement CAD

sisaly
An esult
R

IFC

3D construction CAD

GIS

TsunamiTsunami analysis

UC-win/Road for 12d Model

Civil Design / CAD

®

3DS

2DCAD

2DCAD

A

Building Energy (planned)

AdvanceSTEEL/ConcreteEngineer's StudioⓇ

Steel structure CAD/
Construction CAD

MultiSTEEL

Steel structure
CAD

AFES

GIS

Google Earth

GIS Software "GEOMANIA"

Data release

Construction plant
CAD

3ds MAX

Maya

3DCAD

3DCAD

12d allows fast production in a wide variety of
projects including mapping, site layout, road,rail and highway design, residential & landdevelopments, and environmental impact
studies. Importing data of UC-win/Road to
12d Model allows to calculate soil volume andcreate the detail drawing.

DesignBuilder

F
COL BX
LAD

Vehicle Tracks Parking Place
System
CAD system

Structural
analysisHigh-performance computing
on cloud servicesⓇ

UC-1 DebrisAvalanche Simulation

UC-win/Road

12ｄ Model

UC-win/Road OHPASS Plugin Option

Debris-Avalanche Simulation

PovRayCG movie service
Analysis
Result Wind and heat / fluid high-performance
LuxRender

UC-win/Road for Civil 3DUC-win/Road Data Exchange Tool for APS-Win

EXODUS

Measured
Data

Data link

UC-win/Road dataexchange tool for Civil3D

Road Design CAD

3D point cloud /as-built management

AutoCAD® Civil 3D®

UC-win/Road can link with next
generation solution "Autodesk Civil3D"
which brings a paradigm shift to civilengineering design process.

Drive Simulator
Motion Platform

３DCAD Rhinoceros

The example of BuildLiveTokyo 2010 utilizing IFC

computing analysis simulation service
Analysis simulation service on noise※All product names are generally trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

The optimal highway pass obtained by calculation
can immediately be visualized in UC-win/Road
thanks to its seamless linkage with OHPASS(Optimal Highway Path Automatic Search System).

Data link with UC-1 Design Series 3bardimensionalarrangement simulation

Data link with GIS applications

3 dimensional bar arrangement simulation 3D Reinforcement CAD for SaaS

UC-win/Road for GIS

Bar arrangement drawings madeby UC-1 series can be imported
for 3 dimensional bar
arrangement simulation

Satellite phototerrain road(line)
flight route(line spline)
lake (Polygon)

Leading on-site tool in today's CIM era,with an ability to display 3D and 2D
reinforcement drawings simultaneously
on an Android™ phone.

DXF/DWG

EXCEL

SHP

ACCESSMEM

GIS DBORACLEXML

Space
information

MS-SQL

OthersOtherslinking with "OSCADY PRO", traffic light design and "TRACKS",
Data link with road applications By
land usage and traffic modeling system, realizes VR simulation

OSCADY PRO

TRANSYT

In cooperation with
Specified format is
UC-win/Road,
provided from
confirmation of analysis UC-win/Road. Vehicle
result of OSCADY PRO position informationin VR space of 3D isis linked up withpossible.
TRANSYT.

AimsunVISSIM

S-PARAMICS

Public transportation,pedestrians/ vehicles
are reproduced bydynamic traffic
assignment technique.

The micro simulation
system VISSIM andUC-win/Road arecooperated in mutual
directions.

It is possible tovisualize the result
analyzed by
S-PARAMICS.

TRACKS

Link with TRACKS by
LAND XML file throughNEX (road network
editing program)
SIDRA SOLUTIONS（http://www.sidrasolutions.com/）

SIDRA

TRL（http://www.trl.co.uk/）

Spain TSS-Transport
Simulation Systems
PTV（http://www.aimsun.com/） （http://www.ptvag.com/）

SIAS（http://www.paramics.co.uk）

Plug-in for VR
expressing theintersection designed by
SIDRA by UC-win/Road.

Gabites Porter（http://www.gabites.co.nz）

Data link with simulation software flood analysis "xpswmm" realizes VR simulation

By linking with "EXODUS", evacuation analysis and20

UC-win/Road for EXODUS

UC-win/Road for xpswmm

Data link of UC-win/Road and "EXODUS", evacuation analysis and "Smartfire",fire analysis allows the viewing of the simulation result in 3D VR space

Allows viewing in 3D the result of"xpswmm", flood analysis and run-off
water analysis. Information to get
Visualization of the terrain model(importing shape file) / Time historychange of the rise and fall of flood water
surface / Time history change of the water flow
vector of running water / Time history changeof the flow in conduit and conduit flow velocity.

xpswmmUC-win/Road for xpswmm

IM & VR
Integrated solution via BIM / CIM&VR
BIM / CIM refer to a model into which various information concerning
architecture and civil engineering is integrated, and a technique tocreate/manage/maintain/utilize this model. By considering the model as a single
model that describes the entire construction process from design andconstruction to maintenance and management in creating 2D/3D drawing, andby unifying an entire BIM information including 2D and 3D drawings, material
specifications, quantity, a rough estimate on construction fee, and management

information, information of all kinds required for the life cycle support ofarchitectural buildings and infrastructures can be designed and visualized
continuously.Regarding VR and UC-win/Road, “IM & VR Simulation” will be
proposed by linking with various kinds of simulation (landscape, daylight,
traffic, wind, noise, flood and tsunami, evacuation, energy analysis,
construction plan etc.) for front loading (consensus formation, plan).

■Linkage image and vision of BIM/CIM solutions
AdvanceSteel
AdvanceConcrete
3D steel structure CAD

3DCAD
Studio®

FEMLEEG
Integrated Finite Element
Method Analysis System（Kaiser ProjectResearch/development engine）

3D DXF
DesignBuilder
Energy analysis

SMARTFIRE
Fire analysis

IFC Model data

2D DXF Drawing data

Allplan

3D DXF Model data

Architectural
civil engineering

2D DXF Drawing data

EXODUS
Evacuation analysis

vrs/vrg Analysis data
EXODUS plugin

Traffic analysis

Micro Simulation
Traffic Simulation

POV-Ray

Micro Simulation
Player plugin

3DS

Traffic analysis data

Model data

LuxRender

High-performancecomputingon cloud services
Large-scale Analysis･Simulation･CG Rendering

3D

UC-Draw

3D Reinforcement
CAD

US$1,200
cloud version

UC-1 for SaaS
\5,500/月～

US$1,000cloud version

DWG
IFC

DWG
DXF

FBX
3DS

3ds Max

AutoCAD(3D modeling)(All-purpose CAD)

Under
Development

UC-Draw
Bridge checksupport system

Analysis data
Model data

DXF Model data

CADsystem

SXF
UC-1 Series

IFC

3DS

Civil engineering
designElectronicdeliveryaiding tools

SXF

Shape

txt

CADsystem

Point cloud
data

GIS

Point cloudmodeling

Geospatial
information

UC-win/Road

UC-1 DebrisAvalanche
simulation

dat

Map/Spacedata

3D bararrangement

3D Reinforcement CAD
3D Reinforcement CAD
for SaaS

Analysis data

Debris-Avalanche
analysisUC-1
vehicle trajectory/Parking drawing
system

3D Point Cloud /Finished work quality
management

Parking Solution

Build Live Tokyo 2010

VR
IFC
3DS

Multiframe
Structural analysis

OpenMicroSim 3DS
3DS■CIM Solution 2D・3D Drawing /VR ／ Price

2D

Structural analysis

Road data
Model data
Terrain data

3D VR Simulation

osc Analysis data
OSCADY plugin

SDNF

Engineer’s Studio®

IFC 3DSDWG DXF

UC-win/Road
VR-Cloud®

Flood Analysis

OSCADY/
TRANSYTDXF

DWG

Model data

sup / xpx / csv Analysis data、Terrain dataxpswmm plugin

xpswmm

DXF
DWG
IFC

Won the IFC Data Linkage Award
FORUM8 joined Build Live Tokyo 2010 on 13 – 15 October,as TeamF8W16. Virtually designed the Media Art Center
via BIM linkage / 3D Modeling

US$5,800(Standard)
cloud version

VR-Cloud®

3D Reinforcement
CAD for SaaS

\300,000

DWG
SXF

3DCAD
Studio®

（Kaiser ProjectResearch /development engine）

Electronicdeliveryaiding tools
US$800Online groupware
US$3,000

AllplanEnginnering
2D･3DCAD
US$8,800

General
CAD

IFC
3DS

Image of VR presentation

VR Support
Service
3D・VR Engineering
Sesrvice

Import point cloud ofsurrounding region measured
via 3D scanner

3D drawing service
3D model service
3D laser scan
modeling service

Output via 3D printer●Create VR in 3D drawing Export the VR scenes via DWG tool / import cross section✦ Export DWG (Left : Result of exporting DWG, Right : UC-win/Road)✦ Export DWG (Left : Result of exporting DWG, Right : UC-win/Road)✦ Conversion of
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3D drawing service
3D drawing option/ total service of report and drawing
Any drawings in 3D! - Allplan viwer and 3D Reinforcement CAD are supported.
OutlineBy using BIM integration solution of Allplan series, 3D drawing and 2D drawing
are created.It offers the data having the standard setting such as condition ofreinforcing bar differed by the colors with Allplan viewer. You can utilize it forvarious study, use for 2D drawing,development to the software having
BIM function (IFC data
conversion).However in case of 2D
drawing in Allplan, since it currently
does not support SXF exchange, SXF
convertible software such as our
product UC-Draw is used.The end result
is based on the data submissioin andcan offer it as Allplan 3D data (supports▲Image for integrated BIM solutionIFC) output. It is intended forconstruction and civil engineering structure.

Example of 3D and 2D bar arrangement drawing

Example of 3D bar arrangement drawing and 2D drawing edited via CAD
software, UC-Draw etc., by sampling temporary bridge (substructure),
U-shaped revetment and water tank.

▲sampling temporary bridge (substructure)

AllplanAllplan is a BIM integrated solution developed by Nemetschek, CAD maker inGermany.It can continuously design and express any information which is
required for lifestyle of buildings such as basic drawing, rendering image andpresentation image, detailed working drawing, quantity calculation, quantity
survey and so on.

▲U-shaped revetment▲Design of buildings
by Allplan Architecture▲Design of civil engineering structure
by Allplan Engineering

3D bar arrangement CAD
It is possible to check theinterference of bar
arrangement and cover
thickness via 3Dbar
arrangement CAD

3D sample model of damaged and repaired
status intended for current structure objects
We are introducing how to perform 3D expression of the status fordamaged and repaired points as for the existing structures based on
the application example of 3D drawing service.
The real reproduction by 3D model is possible.
The damaged points of structures and 3D model image after repair are
introduced. As of exposed points of rebar, it is possible to express bymodelization and arrangement of rebar one by one.separately.Reinforcementof arrangement and duplication can be reproduced based on the existingdrawings.It is possible not only to express the color of building frame, rebar,
and aggregate by being close to the actual color, but to show exaggerated
colors on 3D model.Moreover, in case the structure exists underwater, bycreating the model and changing the transmission rate, the expression oftransparent water is possible.By this application, it is possible to express theunderwater model as well.

▲Exposed rebar image▲Water tank

Distributing reservoir sample model
We are introducing the sample cases performing the modeling of
distributing reservoir used Allplan Engineering which has the strong rebar
arrangement tool for RC structure.
Advantage for BIM model of 3D
Modeling of this sample was performed after analyzing the handwritten old
drawing.Once the drawing was converted from 2D to 3D, everyone would be
able to understand a complicated bar arrangement situation intuitively bydisplaying walk through animation and VR likethis sample.Practical use of BIM in the
management and the future repair phase suchas reinforcment of concrete and rebar degradedin aging, and reinforcement based on visualized
rebar arrangement by creating 3 D model
having attribute.,For example, it is also possible
to express a damage condition based on an
investigation report.Moreover, structural
analysis is conducted by the model createdthrough another modeling processes as well.
▲Distributing reservoir model▲Underwater Janker image▲General structure figure▲Bar arrangement drawing (Side wall, pole)▲Damage▲After repair

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3D・VR Engineering Service

3D printing service (3D model service)
Service to print VR models in 3D
Print VR models in 3D! - UC-win/Road supporting 3DS output
OutlineIt's the service which outputs various 3D models, the real “model” by 3D
printer, output by UC-1 series, Allplan, andof course UC-win/Road, UC-win/FRAME(3D) and so on.
Top- of- the- line Zprinter650 of Z corporation is used, and it outputs 3dmodel of full- color by ink-jet.
Design range is Horizontal 254mm×Height 381mm×Depth 203mm inindustry's largest class. Dividing and outputting the model at theappropriate position make it possible to create even if the model is larger
than this design range. The design time is several minutes for small
model and a few hours to ten hours for big models.

3D Modeling sample quotation

Quotation example of 3D model service, web quotation service 3D model service
supports web quotation service. The quoted price of the service can be calculated
in easy operation on web browser. >>https://www2.forum8.co.jp/3dmodel/
1：Taishi junction model

2.6(h)The total working man-hour day (Subtotal A)
Man- hour (Subtotal B)

US$295

Direct labor costs (Subtotal C=A*B)

US$767

General overhead expense (Subtotal D)

US$613

Material cost, indirect cost (Subtotal E)

Total （C+D+E）

US$320
US$1,700

Longitudinal 25(cm)×Horizontal 23(cm)×Height 2(cm)※Taishi junction model is a contest winner of Kanagawa Construction Bureau, Metropolitan expressway.

2：Ohashi junction model (The model divided in North)4.1(h)The total working man-hour day (Subtotal A)
Man- hour (Subtotal B)

US$295

Direct labor costs (Subtotal C=A*B)

US$1209

General overhead expense (Subtotal D)

US$967

Material cost, indirect cost (Subtotal E)

US$2,324

Total （C+D+E）

US$4,500

Longitudinal 25(cm)×Horizontal 30(cm)×Height 13(cm)※Ohashi junction model is a contest winner of Metropolitan expressway.

Sample image▲Zprinter main unit (Tokyo head showroom)

Process of model output via 3D printer

3D printer "Zprinter650" allows to import files including STL, VRML, PLY,
3DS, ZPR format. However it is believed that using 3D modeling tool
including 3dsMax etc. enables to broaden the range of file formats
available and most of 3D modeling format will be able to be output.

▲UC-win/Road DS 3D Model printing▲Actual size of 3 dimentional Laboratory
for vibration destruction (E- defence)▲Wind analysis model in Shibuya▲Buzenda Hosoe area Shopping street

1.Output via Zprinter650

2.After outputting, dust off excess flour.

Practical use to projection mapping
By running a projection simulation via UC-win/Road and 3D Engineering Service,image can be confirmed by either looking at the VR model or by exporting themodel to a physical miniature model prior to the actual event.
The solution is an ideal tool for verification of contents, discussion withstakeholders, explanation and advertising to the customer, and of course
advertisements before and after the projection event.

3.Vacuum gypsum powder

4.Dust off excess flour again

5. Impregnating material▲3D model of a building is created based on the point cloud data ofthe target building measured by a 3D laser scanner.

6.Complete▲Use of 3D Engineering Service（3D model creation ）▲Use of UC-win/Road23

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3D Laser Scan Modeling Service
Point cloud measuring by 3D laser scan and VR modeling service
Real-time VR supporting 70 million point – UC-win/Road Point Cloud VR Modeling
Outline

In UC-win/Road Ver.5,UC-win/Road point cloud data which enables users
to import and edit point cloud data in real time can read the point clouddata collected by 3D laser scanner for various usage.In the past, it was
only reference usage for display or 3D application, however by using thisservice, the display and edit of over 70million points data in real time will
be possible. Forum 8 offers point cloud measure by 3D laser scanner,modeling and VR modeling by supply point clud data(UC-win/Road support
service). It is possible to support measuring data prepared by users andmeasuring data from supplier as well.

▲3D laser scanner▲Point cloud data imported into UC-win/Road(Nihonbashi, downtown Tokyo)

Measurementin 2DS

Completed in
short time period

Light weight（12.2kg）

Approximately 200m can be surveyed using pulser method

Example of 3D scan modeling service quotation

Generally, measurement at minimum two points is required for 100m roads.It takes
about 1 hour for the preparation, measurement and movement to the next point inevery measurement point.In case public survey reference point is located outsideof measuring range, the same measurement shall be conducted.Measurement
accuracy will be about 4 million points in the 100m section by 1.5cm interval's point
cloud in 20m ahead.In addition, the submission of application for the permission to
the local police station several days before the date of measurment is required
measurement on a road.Moreover, although an application of the permission may
be required for the use of the reference point of a public survey, we would be able
to prepare and submit the application instead of your company.
3D Scan Modeling

3D・VR Modeling

Including one mesurement point of public reference
points for acquisitino of coordinate. Cost formeasuring by two persons in one party and one
traffic arrangement staff is required separately.
Including the preparation for measurement andpost-processing of measurement data.

The section of the measured point group data isexpressed by VR. Adjustment of the advanced
space as per the point cloud group（Quotation of
UC-win/Road Excellent B level）. Create andarrange a road, 20 buildings along a road, 5types of signs, 2 kinds of 3D trees and power
pole.

Measuring section

300m length.

Measurement ofreference point

2placeMeasuring days

1 day

Measuring preparation,
post-processing ofmeaurement data

2 people for each,total about 1 days

Total cost

Geography, line
shape, 3D model,
texture handling

300m（UC-win/Road
Standard Estimate）

Modeling of building,sign, plants and so on

20 buildings, 5 kindsof signs, to create 2
kinds of 3D tree

Total cost

US$1,623

US$4,111

5000 lasers can be fired per seconds

Sample image

Beam thickness can be adjusted to up to 50 meters
Connect to a PC via LAN to set the scan range inside the captures images
MeasurementtargetCaptureeation o
image

Set thescan range

Scan

Color assignment
based on thephotograph▲Scanning procedure

Point-cloud Plug-in
・Display of 3D point-cloud data to VR space
・A variety of editing function including creationof horizontal and vertical center line・Supported point-cloud number 32bit : lessthan 40,000,000 64bit : more than
70,000,000
・Conversion land and ocean bed into Tin,
pasting of the image
・Automatic color assignment for aerial photographs
・Exporting to LandXML

Photo-log point cloud modeling plug-in：Function to color 3D point
cloud data

▲Simulation for a landscaping plan using ▲Hanshin Expressway (9th 3D・VR simulation
point cloud data (11th 3D・VR simulation contest Grand Prix Kansai University Facultyof Informatics)
contes Excellnt Award Kyushu-orient
Servey&Design Co., Ltd.

▲Scenery review by measuring data
（BuildLiveTokyo2010）▲Shibuya intersection

VR modeling service for finished work management scanned in 3D
Finished work management service
by comparing 3D scanning and 3DVR modelingThis is used to compare 3D scanning and 3DVR modeling and create reports ofvarious finished work. Firstly the basic design data and measured data (FORUM8's
point cloud measurement system is also used, if required.) is provided from
customers and create reports of finished work based on them, which are delivered.

Basic design data
Measured dataat construction site

▲Embankment (point cloud displayed)▲Retaining wall

Delivery▲Embankment (no point cloud)▲Finished section▲Finished section

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3DVR modeling data,
creating finishedwork management reports▲Excel file (Style 85)▲Summary for measurement result

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3D Projection Mapping
The practice of projecting an image on a physical structure using 3D VR technology and contents

Proposal System

FORUM8 offers the state-of-the-art spatial visualization technology that uses 3D VR data and image,
namely the “3D Projection Mapping”.

Coorporate : The Association of State of the Art Technologies in Visual Expression

New Year’s event in the Meguro Enyuji temple in December 2012.

【YouTubeURL】http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFqSbTxqxE4

Picture provided in courtesy of the organizerof the New Year’s Eve Projection Mapping event.
▲VR data projected on building wall as an image

Overview of 3D Projection Mapping Service
Projection Mapping is a cutting-edge image representation technique inwhich VR image is projected on a physical structure (3D structure) suchas buildings, cars, and furniture using a projector. Projection Mapping
is widely used in Europe as lighting in concerts, events,
advertisements, and urban scenes, and to attract more tourists toresorts. The technology has many applications from drawing more
people to events and stores, to revitalization of local towns.

■Work flow of Projection Mapping
ConsiderProjection plan
Rough estimate

Onsite survey

Plan
Createquotation

Create
Check

Test

Do

Approx. 2 month※ Schedule may vary depending on the specification

Projection solution that uses VR
By running a projection simulation via UC-win/Road and 3D Engineering Service, image can be confirmed by either looking at the VR model or by exporting
the model to a physical miniature model prior to the actual event. The solution is an ideal tool for verification of contents, discussion with stakeholders,
explanation and advertising to the customer, and of course advertisements before and after the projection event.

■The use of UC-win/Road and 3D Engineering Service on Projection Mapping

1 Measure point cloud data and model

3D model of a building iscreated based on the point
cloud data of the target
building measured by a 3D
laser scanner.

Create 3D model of a building based on measured the point cloud data.

2 Projection simulation
Crowd simulation results from both
EXODUS and Legion are combined
to verify walking path of every
individual.

■Use of UC-win/Road■Use of 3D Engineering Service

An actual train station and pedestrians
are reproduced within the VR
environment whose image is projected bya virtual projector. Projection simulation
can be run from any camera position, on
any time of day, and under any weather
conditions.

An example of model projection plan
An example of a plan

・Location : A relatively dark place outdoor and relatively easy to install and do
projection mapping without affect traffic.
・Target structure : A tower shaped building with simple geometry
・Building size : W10m × D6m × H20m
・Building’s material : Bricks (brown/opaque)・Number of location from which image shall be projected : 2 at most.
・Projection distance : approx. 15m (A: near) approx. 40m (B: far)■Image of 10,000/20,000 rumen
Projection plan via projector

2 projectors used

10,000 lumen has less brightness andarea compared to 20,000 lumen. 20,000
lumen is usually recommended.

■List of model projection plans (2D, 3D contents)※Cost of sound effects: The cost of devices that generate sound effects andthe contents of sound effects, a total of approximately US$10,000 is included.

Equipments
Projector projecting a 10,000 lumen image
Projector projecting a 20,000 lumen image

1 projector
US$51,500
US$57,500

2 projector
US$71,000
US$82,000※Includes 3D animation content and sound effects

・Work is approx. 3 min. long and includes image and sound effects (user defined, MA)・Rental period of device generating image and sound effect: 3 days
(1 day for preparation, 2 days at the event)・Includes onsite testing and progress management
・Operator and image/sound effect engineer available
・Transport/travel/accommodation fee required for areas other than the Kanto region(Tokyo and the surrounding prefectures)
・Cost of stand and crane rental not included.

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Product price list

●Software application※Trial version is available for download from our website. Supported language UC-win/Road：Japanese/English/Korean/Chinese/French

US$9,700

Including point-cloud modeling, Civil 3D, InRoads, OSCADY PRO, xpswmm, 12d Model

UC-win/Road Ver.10 Driving Sim

US$12,800

Including ECO drive, drive simulator, micro simulation player

UC-win/Road Ver.10 Ultimate

US$18,000

Top-level products including all plug-ins※1

UC-win/Road Ver.10 Standard

US$6,300

Standard products without plug-in options

UC-win/Road Ver.10 Presentation Version
UC-win/Road Ver.10 Cluster Client Version

US$660

Products for multi-driving features synchronizing multiple PCs via network for multiple drivers

US$660

Products with presentation features such as visual option tools

UC-win/Road Ver.10 Multi User Client Version

US$1,180

Product for client PC of cluster option (displays load distribution multi monitor by several PCs)

UC-win/Road Ver.10 Free Viewer

No charge

This free viewer product allows you to move around the 3D environment as well as play andreplay scripts. Supports data output via FORUM8 plug-in.
※1 Additional options (VR-Cloud®, SDK, cluster, motion, RoboCar®) are not included.

●Plug-ins
Plug-in option name

Advanced Driving Sim Ultimate

Driving Simulator Plug-in
ECO Drive Plug-in
Replay Plug-in
Log Output Plug-in
Scenario Plug-in
Communication Plug-in
Micro Simulation Player Plug-in （VISSIM）
S-Paramics Plug-in
Point Cloud Modeling Plug-in
Civil 3D Plug-in
EXODUS Plug-in
GIS Plug-in
InRoads Plug-in
OSCADY PRO Plug-in
SIDRA Plug-in
TRACKS Plug-in
xpswmm Plug-in Ver.2 （for Tsunami）
Noise simulation Plug-in
3D Model Output Plug-in
IFC plug-in
12d Model Plug-inMunsell Colour Space Output Plug-in
Loading parking model plug-in
UC-win/Road free viewer output plug-in○

US$3,360

Four-wheel vehicle Drive Simulator Packaging System

－

○

○

US$3,360

Calculates fuel consumption while driving a car

－

○

○

US$1,730

Records the movement of models of vehicles and pedestrians and replay

－

○

○

US$3,360

Coordinate information, direction, speed and steering angle of a driving vehicle can be output to a log.

○

○

○

US$1,730

Controls the VR environments in response

○

○

○

US$3,360

Web-based Communication system

○

○

○

US$3,360

Records and plays traffic simulation

○

－

○

US$800S-Paramics linkage converting the road geometry data

○

－

○

US$1,730

VR modeling by using point cloud data for UC-win/Road

○

－

○

US$750○－○

US$3,360

Data linkage with University of Greenwich's EXODUS

○

－

○

US$2,840

Convert GIS format file into UC-win/Road

○

－

○

US$750

Data linkage with Bentley Systems

○

－

○

US$1,180

Data linkage with TRL's OSCADY PRO

○

－

○

US$750

Data linkage with SIDRA SOLUTIONS' SIDRA

○

－

○

US$1,730

Data linkage with Gabites Porter's TRACKS

○

－

○

US$3,360

Data linkage with XP Software's xpswmm

○

－

○

US$3,360

The spread of sound is simulated on VR space.

○

－

○

US$800

Output the files of terrain, 3D model, road, tree etc. in 3ds format.

－

－

○

US$800

The terrain data in IFC format can be imported

－

－

○

US$750

Data link with 12 Solutions Pty Ltd.'s 12d Model

－

－

○

US$2,320

Convert the scene displayed on the main screen into the "Munsell colour system"

－

－

○

US$800The parking drawing data made by "Parking lot drawing system" can be imported.

－

－

○

US$750

Output data file for UC-win/Road Free Viewer.

Data linkage with Autodesk's Civil 3D●関連製品
US$180/month
US$8,600
US$3,360

US$5,500

VR-Cloud® Client Ver.5（Only browsing. Android is applied. ）VR-Cloud® Ver.5 Flash Version

US$3,360

US$5,500

UC-win/Road SDK Ver.10

US$3,360

US$3,000

UC-win/Road Education Version

US$750

US$800
US$1,000

US$540
US$780

VR-Drive
UC-win/Road Web Viewer

US$4,200

U$8,600

UC-win/Road Data conversion tool

US$1,430

U$3,160

UC-win/Road data exchange tool for APS-Win

US$1,730

City Design Tool
（UC-win/Road 3ds Max Plugin）※2

No charge

US$3,360

US$2,000
US$3,360
US$3,360
US$800
US$1,000
US$4,000※1：VR-Cloud® a3s Standard + Forum function + Slide Presentation function※2：Provided with the download●Rental license/ Floating license■Rental license : It's the license based upon the needs of the use for less than ayear.License use at a price cheap for a short period of time is possible.

US$2,320
US$500■Support information Technical Support by phone / Inquiry by e-mail and Fax / Download / Maintenance information /Technical information *It is free delivered the version upped product by maintenance contract option

Advanced
Driving Sim
Ultimate
Standard
Presentation Version

2 Weeks

1 Month

3 Months

6 Months

1 Year

US$1,940

US$2,910

US$4,650

US$5,820

US$6,690 US$12,513

US$2,560

US$3,840

US$6,140

US$7,680

US$8,576 US$16,128

US$3,600

US$5,400

US$8,640 US$10,800 US$11,880 US$22,140

US$1,260

US$1,890

US$3,024

US$3,780

US$4,788

US$9,009

US$152

US$231

US$363

US$456

US$528

US$990

3 Years■Floating license : Use of the latest version is always possible at unspecified PC.

Maintenance Contract Option
2 Years
US$2,910
US$3,840
US$5,400
US$1,890
US$520
US$1,120

VR-Cloud® Ver.5 Collaboration ※1

US$3,360●Price of Maintenance - Support Contract

1 Year
US$1,455
US$1,920
US$2,700
US$945
US$260
US$560

US$3,360

VR-Cloud® Ver.5 Standard

No charge※1：System Option : To be provided only for system development ※2：Basic configuration: Slave PC 3, Server PC 1
※３：3D Model Output Plug-in” is separately required.

Advanced
Driving Sim
Ultimate
Standard
Presentation Version
SDK

Detailed○

Noise Simulation via Supercomputer Option
Motion platform Plug-in※1
Remote access Plug-in
VR-Studio® Plug-in
RoboCar®Plug-in
OHPASS Plug-in
AIMSUN Plug-in
Legion Plug-in
cycleStreet Plug-in
Super Computer Cloud® Fluid Analysis Plug-in
Cluster Plug-in※2
3D Point Cloud / As-Built Drawing Management Plug-in
Photo-log Point Cloud Modeling Plug-in
Tsunami Plug-in
Debris-Avalanche Simulation plug-in
UC-win/Road DWG tool※3
Rhino Plug-in
Driving training plug-in
Kinect plug-in
Oculus Rift Plug-in

Object Product

Price

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●Additional options

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VR-Studio®：Japanese/English

UC-win/Road Ver.10 Advanced

3 Years
US$4,365
US$5,760
US$8,100
US$2,835
US$780
US$1,680

Advanced
Driving Sim
Ultimate
Standard
Presentation Version

2 Weeks

1 Month

3 Months

US$3,395

US$5,141

US$8,140 US$10,185 US$11,640 US$21,922

US$4,480

US$6,784 US$10,752 US$13,440 US$15,104 US$28,288

US$6,300

US$9,540 US$15,120 US$18,900 US$20,700 US$38,700

US$2,205

US$3,339

US$5,292

US$6,615

US$264

US$396

US$641

US$7996 Months

1 Year

3 Years

US$8,379 US$15,687
US$924

US$1,736

Bridge/Tunnel, Traﬃc and River
Road Simulation

IMAGE

Simulation of Case Studies
Bridge/Tunnel▼3DS export
from UC-win/FRAME(3D)

3DVR is effective for choosing the type of bridge. Designs from such FORUM8 software as "RC substructure design
calculation", "UC-win/FRAME (3D)" can be imported as bridge models in "3ds" format. Visual examination of bridge typeand color, and shadow analysis with consideration to different times of the day and the times of the year are possible using the driving simulation, pedestrian view and flight simulator, interactive assessment can be carried out effectively.
▼Lighting up bridges can be displayed.

▼Comparison of VR Model with actual photograph(Left: actual photograph; Right: UC-win/Road Visualisation)

Data provided by Nippon Koei Co., Ltd.
(Kushimoto Bridge/ Myouga Loop Bridge)▼Inside the Tunnel▼Import 3D models from
UC-win/FRAME (3D) using "3ds" extention▼Tunnel entrance design▼Visual comparison of a bridge before and after the removalof elevated highway on Shuto Expressway (Nihonbashi River)Traﬃc▼12th 3DVR Simulation Contest Grand Prix
" VR Simulation for Traffic Regulation toDivert Traffic During Night Construction "Iwasaki CO., LTD.

Traffic flow and vehicle profiles can be altered in traffic simulation,
which also takes into consideration vertical slopes and the vehicle
performance. The traffic after the opening of a new bypass or a large
attraction, such as a shopping mall, can be simulated, and linkage withsuch traffic analysis software as "TRACKS" enables UC-win/Road as asimple visual 3D traffic simulation.

S-PARAMICS plugin▼Training system for tunnel administrator
via VR（BMIA（France））▼3D Chimera-GL: Easy
3D Data Composition SoftwareRiver
For use in river improvement andmaintenance projects, movement of thewater and reflection on the surface can beutilized.

It's possible to review the scenery, road design,traffic easily by VR of UC-win/Road and to confirm
road conditions through the eye-sight of driver by
driving simulation.

Micro simulation player plugin
The function to play animation in various
types of simulation expressed by the
movement of 3D model. The record and playof traffic flow as a result of traffic simulation
by UC-win/Road and the others are possible.

OSCADY PRO plugin

Traffic light design software
Automatic setting for layout and alignment oftraffic light and optimized traffic light qty andcongestion, and gradual and quick
optimization of traffic light is possible.

VISSIM plugin

It's possible to read the result oftraffic flow analysis of VISSIM
and to simulate it.

TRACKS plugin

Land use, Traffic modeling system Plagin which
performs presentation by combining traffic analysis
result of “TRACKS” of Gabites Porter, traffic model
data and UC-win/Road.

SIDRA plugin

VR model automatic creation support toolIt's the plugin to VR express intersection design
software and intersection designed SIDRA in VR.

Aimsun plug-in

Vehicle behavior and signal phase from Aimsun
can be reproduced real-time within the UCwin/Road 3D environment.

Traffic simulation

Clearing house Japan Society of Traffic Engineers
Inspection points of UC-win/Road is posted
http://www.forum8.co.jp/topic/up68-p4.htm

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Railroads, Harbors/Airports, Parks/Hosing, Cities/Streets
Road Simulation

Simulation
Railroads▼10th 3D・VR Simuration Contest Grand Prix
“System for checking the position where
equipments are installed”
Japan Railway Construction,
Transport and Technology Agency

Harbors / Airports▼Yokohama Port, Bay Bridge,
and Yamashita Park sample models

Parks / Towns▼“Simulation for improving theroute taken by students going toand from school”
Tatsumi Architects & Engineers

Just as with the simulation on roads, railways and other mass transit systems can be simulated - flying junctions,
underpass, overpass and other structures can be created easily for planning, and for redevelopment of stations, 3D VR is
ideal for designing Pedways and other facilities.
▼11th 3D・VR Simulation Contest Idea Award"Restoring the Omuta street car in 1952
and the town along its railroad"
Keisuke Ijiri

Urban planning▼Railway simulation

For models of harbors and airports, simulation of a large area is possible with aerial photographs. Sea routes of vessels
can be defined, enabling dynamic expression of various vessels. Also, by defining airplanes as flight models, take-offs andlandings can be visualized. For coastal and underwater environments, reflection on the water can be visualized anddiverse 3D models are available.
▼Take-off and landing of airplanes
can be defined by flight paths▼Take-off and landing of airplanes
can be defined by flight paths▼Coasts and Marinas▼Underwater models

A wide variety of trees are useful for designing parks and housing developments, offering simulations of all four seasonsin 5 or 10 years from now. Walk-through of whole development or visualization of various parts is useful.

▼”Proposal of Ground facility VR simulation”
Asunaro Aoki

Cities / Streets▼Railway simulation▼3D Digital city
Shinano-Omachi▼City and Architecture blog
Santorin

When designing parks and streets, the simulation is ideal for deciding where to plant trees and which trees to plan, since
all of the four seasons in 5 or 10 years from now can be visualized. For redevelopment of streets and other public spaces,
3D traffic simulation and dynamic city simulation with 3D human models are ideal. Using the artificial light feature, thecityscape at day and night can be evaluated.

▼Landscape assessment of day and night ▼”City design・VR application for consensus formation
toward landscape formation of Kobe” Kobe City

▼11th 3D・VR Simulation Contest Essence Award ▼11th 3D・VR Simulation Contest Excellence Award"Simulation for urban planning in front of ”Simulation for a landscaping plan
Hokuriku Shinkansen "Iiyama station"using point cloud data”
Iiyama city Construction channel department City
Kyushu-orient Servey&Design Co., Ltd.
planning section/Section for maintening thesurrounding of the station of Shinkansen bullet train

28▼”BANJAR water park”
FUJICON PRIANGANPERDANA, PT

Road Simulation▲Vertical alignment▲Road cross-section

3D Cockpit／Drive Simulation▲3D Simulation▲Horizontal alignment

Simulation of Case Studies
Road

For evaluation of slope designs, such as cutting and banking of the road and small ramps, simulations from inside and outside thevehicle with variable traveling speed are available. Using the wide range of functions available, it is possible to generate pedestriancrossings, pedestrian bridges, tunnels and bridges easily, and to visualize in detail complicated shapes, textures drive paths andtraffic rules of junctions, and the On/Off ramp feature allows quick creation of intricate interchanges. Traffic profiles can then be set
according to hourly traffic volume and vehicle type and the traffic simulation can be used to visualize the congestion of roads andcomparison of traffic condition in a road network with and without bypass projects.
■Interchange▼Traffic Generator / Traffic Flow Traffic is generated according to vehicle type ratio and hourly traffic volume to produce
a traffic flow that allows collision prevention. From the top, hourly traffic volume by drive path, configuration screen
for ratio of car types, and drive path.

■Rotary▼11th 3D・VR Simulation Contest Community Development Prize“CAiming for "Alleviating traffic jams in the original routeespecially near railroad crossings and narrow bridges"
Nishitetsu C.E. Consultant Co., Ltd▼9th 3D・VR Simulation Contest Grand Prix
"Proposal of underground installation of Hanshin
expressway and improved city using VR"
Faculty of Policy Studies, Kansai University▼10th 3D・VR Simulation Contest Design Award“3D VR modeling of the Hunter Expressway”
By Roads and Traffic Authority of NSW (RTA)▼8th 3D・VR Simulation Contest Grand Prix
"Ohashi Junction of Metropolitan Expressway"
Metropolitan Expressway Company Limited■Comparisonof VR Modelwith actual
photograph▼6th 3D・VR Simulation Contest Grand Prix
"Ishikawa-cho Junction Simulation"
Kanagawa Construction Bureau,
Metropolitan Expressway Company Limited▼Comparison of VR Model with aerial
photograph of the Tokai Circular▼Comparison of VR Model with actual
photograph of the Hokusei Bypass▼5th 3D・VR Simulation Contest Grand Prix
"Construction Simulation of Daishi Junction
and Daishi Ventilation Facility"
Kanagawa Construction Bureau,
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Construction/ Display Simulation▲動作設定

3D ModelBy using standard models, data can be created effectively, allowing use of the model editing tool and dynamic settings of the models
easily. Models from UC-1 design series other UC-win programs can be imported and 3DS models from other programs can be used.

Construction machinery

For the 3-D models of heavy machinery, over 100 types of construction machinesfrom Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. are supported as moving models.

※ The copyright is reserved by Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd.

Construction
Simulation

Before Earth Reinforcement

Construction Stages

UC-win/Road can be used for 3D construction simulation of land reclamation, erection of temporary structures,
underground electric wire installation, visual examination of pedestrian overpass removal and construction simulation
with moving models - there are 3D models of heavy machineries with moving parts available. UC-1 series temporary
works and ground 3D model are also available.

PilingExcavation, foundation, backfill

1. Earth retaining/ ground improvement: drive a sheet pile and a ground reinforcement pile.
2. Pile compaction: driving a PHC pile and a SC pile with pile driver.
3. Excavation/foundation/backfill: excavation with backhoe and foundation compaction
4. Reinforcement steel erection: reinforcement steel erection with 100t crawler crane
5. Erection of scaffolding/Pouring Concrete/Precast Concrete erection: SRC
skeleton completed
6. Finishing Exterior wall/curtain wall erection: exterior finishing work
7. Dismantling scaffolding/waterproofing the roof/exterior/completion: finish
dismantling scaffolding▼Bridge construction

Reinforcement steel erection

Data provided by Kanagawa Construction Bureau,
Metropolitan Expressway Company Limited▼UC-1 Temporary sheathing work
design 3D model utilization

After

Dismantling of scaffolding andwaterproofing the roof and completion▼Movable model, Before/After, Several
constructions can be simulated withscript function.

Scaffolding,ConcCrete Pouring,
Precast Concrete Erection

Exterior and Curtain Wall

▼12th ３D・VR Simulation Contest Engineering Award「Proposal of a New Engineering Method for Installing Single Track Railway Bridges」
Noda Engineering Co., Ltd.

▼8th ３D・VR Simulation Contest Idea Award「Simulation of Railway Bridge Beam Construction Work」
Noda Engineering Co., Ltd.

Display Simulation

20th 3D&VIRTUAL REALITY EXPO
Jun 20 - 22, 2012 Tokyo Big Sight

Data can be seen in“Experience on VR-Cloud®”page!
http://www.forum8.co.jp/product/ucwin/
VC/VC-taiken.htm

FORUM8 Design Festival 2012-3Days venne Navigation （Sep 20 - 21,2012）30

The 3rd ROBOTECH

July 11-13, 2012 Tokyo Big Sight▼Evacuation simulation in an exhibition siteProposal HEAD MOUNT DISPLAY

VR application / proposed examples
Disasterprevention VR

The 3-D disaster representation of presentation is possiblefor disaster prevention such as “flood” simulation by waterlevel alternation feature and traffic simulation with road failures.

▼3-D tsunami simulation▼Flood, earthquake disaster simulation▼「Debris avalanche simulation」
Gunma University Engineering Department▼3-D hazard map sample model

Medical
VR System

Solution in a hospital and medical front using
3DVR

Introduction and its purpose of VR ▼Review and confirm the imageof the hospital’s interior■Improvement of medical front■Communication withlocal community■Share new design concept withstaffs and hear their requests
Energy saving andenvironment-friendliness■Secure the clear materials to
make some decisions and risk
management strategy

Traﬃc
accident VR

VR is very useful for the simulation of accidents▼Traffic accident simulation▼Simulation for landslide disaster in Suzawa
district of Shinshiro city, Aichi prefecture
Fukui National College of Technology▼Debris-Avalanche simulation▲3D Modeling by VR basedon accident record, etc.
(Provided by Keio University)

Tourism
VR

It can be used for tourist project proposals withexhibition systems and publications using VR.

▼Use VR for tourist informationand history presentations

Evacuation
Fire VR▼Exhibition system using
touch sensors

Advanced Evacuation/ Fire VR simulation has been available bylinking with the evacuation software "EXODUS/SMARTFIRE"developedby the Fire Safety Engineering Group at the University of Greenwich.

Calculation method by evacuation analysis EXODUS is certified as
Evacuation calculation method certified by Tokyo Fire Department”.
▼Flight accident▼Tunnel fire▼High-rise building fire▼「Driving simulator for PR of EV vehicle and battery charging system
on SmartGrid」SK Energy Co., Ltd.

▼「Evacuation simulation of Hongqiao traffic
networlk center building」Shanghai T.E.F
Building Safety Consulting Co.,Ltd (China)▼The new simulation standard of a Chikko
type evacuation guidance system(Chief ofStandard Planning committee: Yukio Ota)

▼Training system for tunnel administrator via VR BMIA(France)

Store planningsimulation▼Comparative approach to visibilityof signboards using VR simulation
Graduate School of University of Tokyo

1.Flow line plan of people and vehicles（large-scale store）
2.Building and Parking arrangement plan
3.Green space plan（large-scale store）
4.Lighting plan
5.Advertising pillar / billboard arrangement plan
6.Simulation including surrounding roads
7.Flow line plan of inside the store
8.Security guards arrangement plan

Forum8 won "International tunnel award"
FORUM8.Co, Ltd. won the award under the
category Safety Initiative of
the Year in the "2011 NCE
International TunnellingAwards" with BMIA, France,on December 1st, 2011.

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Proposal

INTERNATIONAL

Proposal
VR System

We are also developing the customized system including the hardware with a core of UC-win/Roadtechnology such as various kinds of driving simulator, VR simulator, ITS simulator, walking simulator and
GIS system etc.

▼Driving Simulator(Hamagin Space Science Center, 2009)

Examples fromoverseas▼Driving Simulator(Toyota Auto Salon Amlux Tokyo, 2011)▼Driving simulator for highlysophisticated research purposes(Kyushu University, 2012)

Oversea users have been utilizing UC-win/Road VR. It has been
introduced in design companies, engineering companies, government
agencies, universities and research institutes, and further projects are in
the pipeline.

■System supporting hardware
Tracking sensors Face mounted
display 3D stereo viewing▼Driving simulator for highlysophisticated research purposes(Kyoto University, 2012)▼Driving Simulator
for seniors(Meijyo University, 2012)▼Shanghai, China▼Beijing, China▼Hong Kong

▼Brazil▼Paris, France▼Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia▲Korea/CAD&VR utilization cases
Road Projector - Civil 3D - UC-win/Road
Global Dealer Network
International Partners / International Offices /Dealer network
FORUM8 Technology
Development (Shanghai) Co., Ltd
Offices: Sydney, London, Korea
Overseas Agencies: China(Beijing, Tianjin, Dalian,
Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Taiwan),
Korea, USA etc.

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▼New York▼ New Zealand▼Hanoi▼Thailand▼Bahrain▼Korea▼Taiwan▼Venice▼Strasbourg▼Santorin, Greece

Series"City and Architecture blog""City and Architecture blog" by Mr. Tomohiro Fukuda
is carried in Up&Coming. FORUM8 staff challenges tomodel 3D digital city based on his article. Pleaseenjoy it!
http://www.forum8.co.jp/topic/toshi-blog0.htm【Profile of Mr. Tomohiro Fukuda】

Born in Kakogawa-shi, Hyogo prefecture in 1971. Associate professor/dorctor (Eng.) in
Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University. He majors in the Environmental Design
and Information Technology. He has joined domestic/international research/design
projects such as Patio Design in Takamatsu, Kobunaki Eco village in Omihachiman and
Next Gene 21+ in Taiwan. He is also a large physical model production member of the Aqua
metropolis Osaka for Tadao Ando Architectural Exhibition 2009, an executive board
member of the Non Profit Orgamization Alternative Tourism Club, and a tourist guide of
Osaka community-based tourism. He won the highest award of the Kobe lighting designcompetition (2001). Book: "VR Presentation and New Urban Development"
Blog:http://fukuda040416.tumblr.com/▼Vol.26 Germany : Freiburg and Goslar▼Vol.25 Northern Switzerland : Zurich and Weil am Rhein▼Vol.24 Volos and Athens :Beautiful small plaza▼Vol.23 Netherlands :Delft▼Vol.22 Singapore :City-state of right on the equator▼Vol.21 Setouchi :Naoshima▼Vol.20 South India：
Chennai▼Vol.19 Austria：
Newcastle▼Vol.18 HongKong and Guangzhou：
Zhujiang delta▼Vol.17 Itako and Sawara：
Chiba and Ibaraki▼Vol.16 Brazil：
Curitiba▼Vol.15 Peru：
Machu Picchu▼Vol.14 Texas：
Kimbel Museum▼Vol.13 Japan：
Kobe city▼Vol.12 South Korea：
Cheju Island▼Vol.11 Germany
Hamburg▼Vol.10 Strasbourg :Tram and town planning▼Vol.9 Oumihachiman▼Vol.8 Venice :Town of water network▼Vol.7 Santorin, Greece :Aegean white village▼Vol.6 Bahrain :Island nations in the Middle East

▼Vol.5 Shinanoomachi : Take advantage
of sump water of North Alps

▼Vol.4 India :Taj Mahal▼Vol.3 Sydney :The most beautiful harbor in the world▼Vol.2 Taiwan :The often-visited country▼Vol.1 Osaka :Aiming to be "City of water"

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User

Examples from Actual Users User
Use of the 3-D-based visual tools, which is the easiest
tool for improved basic designs, consensus building
with residents, and improved accountability for publicprojects, will be a standard design approach in thenear future. UC-win/Road has
already been utilized asa standard tool by users indiverse fields.

User introduction

Up&Coming

Results Up&Coming No.49-No.105■Progress for 16 Years and Current System■Outline and new services of VICS
■Development Stream of VICS-DS

Educational Instituteand Foundation

Excerpts from our public relations magazine user introduction(Used by many recipients for sophisticated purposes)

VICS - Supports Safe and Comfortable Driving
Through Vehicle Information
Realizes VICS-DS for a New Service Based on
UC-win/Road-DS

Korea Transport Institute.（KOTI）

http://english.koti.re.kr/

A Think Tank Supporting the Korean Transport
Policy Focuses on Advanced and Diverse
Challenges about Highways
Introducing UC-win/Road as a Part of Positive Application of IT, KOTI
Widens VR Applications through Using it in Practice in Plural Projects■Overview of KOTI and the New Current of the Transport Policy■Recent Research Themes for Center for Advanced Transportation Operation Research■Process of Introducing UC-win/Road and a Variety of Specific Cases

Kobe Enterprise Promotion Bureau

・ Local government
Public office

Kobe City Government
http://www.city.kobe.lg.jp/business/attract/
Making Efforts in Invitation of Enterprises and Industrial Promotion
through Spreading Simulation Using Supercomputer. Utilize UC-win/Road
Data for Urban Plan Also in Activities of Inviting International Conferences■Urban Strategy with Emphasis on Design, New City
Administration Drawing Attention■Working Both for the City and FOCUS, KEPB Supports
Industries with the Supercomputer■Diverse Ways of Using VR, Cooperation with FORUM8 Evaluated■Towards Wider Dissemination of Simulation

Himeji City System Management Div., General Affairs Dept., http://www.city.himeji.lg.jp/
Mayor's Office,Street Construction Div., Road Dept., Construction Bureau
To Emphasize Development of Environment for Utilizing IT on a Agency-wide
Scale in Accordance with the Master Plan and Computerization Plan of the City
- Focusing on the potentiality of 3D Space Simulation, the Tool Supports Examination of
Various Projects in Relation with Historical Resources Including
Himeji-jo Castle, a Cultural Site of World Heritage■Towards Town Planning in Consideration of Regional
Characteristics Including Himeji-jo Castle■Idea of Utilizing 3D Space and the Role of InternalCommunication Section

Highway Industry Development Organization

ITS Research & Management Division Project Promotions Department http://www.hido.or.jp/"Smartway" to Direct the Course of Next-generation ITS Society- Fresh Potential of 3D VR and DS Shown in the Experience Demo of New Services■Investigating Development and Practical Application ofState-of-the Art Technologies Related with National Road
Policy■Progress on ITS and Position of Smartway■Outline of "Smartway 2007 Demo"■Towards ITS deployment in the future34

http://www.vics.or.jp/
Vehicle Information andCommunication System Center (VICS Center)

Japan Construction Method andMachinery Research Institute, JCMA

http://www.cmi.or.jp

Using UC-win/Road, JCMMRI Was Able to Address 3-D
Display Technology of Information for Construction
Robot, Expanding Availability of 3-D Real-time VR■Researches and development commissioned by publicorganizations■Examining visions, formulating procedure plans, and ISO standardization for intelligent
construction■Treatment of 3-D data and interface with the human will be the key for Construction robot

Construction and Water Department,
http://www.city.iiyama.nagano.jp/
Iiyama City, Nagano Pref.
Town Planning Section / Shinkansen Station Area Development Section
Expectation Rises Towards Opening of "Iiyama Station" of Hokuriku Shinkansen (theBullet Train) Along with Town Planning in Progress Simulation with UC-win/Road Is
Used for Study in the Office and Public Relations■Environment of the City and Positioning of the Hokuriku
Shinkansen: Active climate in introducing ICT■Possibility of VR Focused on Use of UC-win/Road■From the New Station Circumference to Design of Town Planning

National Agency for Automotive Safety& Victims' Aid Safety Guidance Department

http://www.nasva.go.jp/

To Aim at Contributing to Realizing Secure and Safe Society ThroughAutomobile Accident Prevention and Support to Victims- "NASVA Net", Internet Aptitude Diagnostic System Using
3D VR-based Driving Simulation Diagnosis as Its Core,
Has Started Its Service■"Preventing, Supporting, and Protecting" as the Mainstay of
the Services of NASVA■The Existing Constraints and the New System Developmentof VR Application in an Aptitude Diagnostic System

Shikoku Regional Development Bureau, MLIT
Matsuyama Office River and National Highway

http://www.skr.mlit.go.jp/matsuyam/

Simulation by 3-D Real-time VR Makes a Difference At
Local Meetings and the Open House■Covering the river Shigenobu and the Ishite, and main national
highways in Chuyo and Toyo region■New congestion mitigation measure in Matsuyama urban area Matsuyama Outer Ring Road Project■Operating a driving simulator using "Road", diverse availability isnotedKanazawa University School of Environmental Design, College of Science and Engineering,
Laboratory of Structural Engineering / Laboratory of Urban Planning http://www.ce.t.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/env_home/
Having a Tradition of Setting a High Value on Computational Science, Kanazawa
Univ. Also Focuses on Analyses in Many Different Areas. They Use Advanced Analysis
and VR Technologies for Bridge Structural Issues and Support for Urban Planning

Logistics Management Systems Laboratory / Intelligent Transport Systems
Laboratory, Department of Urban Management, Graduate School of Engineering
Towards Establishing Sustainable, Safe and Comfortable Transport System with
International Competitiveness Realizing Advanced Driving Simulation Experiment
by Connecting Various Kinds of Functions to DS for High-level Studies■Evolving into a System to Encourage Strategic Research■Lab. of Structural Engineering Has Been Using Dynamic Non-linear Analysis
Software for Years, with New Use in Mind Collaboration with FORUM8 Expected
to Use Their Original Program in Addition to Development of ESB/ERB■Laboratory of Urban Planning Focuses on Development andApplication of Public Involvement Support System Aiming toConstruct a New System Based on VR-Cloud®

■Changes in Department of Urban Management and Its System■Logistics Management Systems Laboratory Studying Urban Logistics
Systems with Unit for Liveable Cities■Intelligent Transport Systems Laboratory ICT is Essential for Smarter
Use of Transport System■Limits of Experiments in a Real Car and Needs for DS

University of the Ryukyus

Tianjin University■Positioning of the Hydraulic Engineering Laboratory and Its Activities■Laboratory Supporting Research Utilizes ICT■They Place Expectations on FORUM8 Products for Realizing Contribution to Oceania■Integration of the Super Disaster Mitigation Map and Simulation Technology■On-the-ground research for Forum 8 users■UC-win/Road and drive simulator are frequently used in Tianjin
University■Traffic actions are studied in Tianjin where a traffic
infrastructure are improving promotly.
■To the new research tool which can analyze the action of many drivers■UC-win/Road is chosen by the quality and easy usage of graphics etc.

http://suikou.tec.u-ryukyu.ac.jp/
Hydraulic Engineering Laboratory, Department of Civil
Engineering and Architecture, Faculty of EngineeringWith Response to Tsunami Waves as its Urgent Task,
University of the Ryukyus Also Contributes to Oceania
Aiming at Advanced Analysis and Simulation in
Combination with Mini-supercomputer

http://www.tongji.edu.cn/

Tongji University

State Key Laboratory for Disaster Reduction in Civil Engineering
Building EXODUS and UC-win/Road used for the disaster-prevention
measures of public transportation system in Shanghai■Tongji University which is strong for civil engineering andthe town of Shanghai■Also exchange with Professor Gaul of the University ofGreenwich■The large-scale infrastructure which cannot respond by theconventional manual■Exchange the data of building EXODUS with Professor Gaul etc.

http://www.tju.edu.cn/
Faculty of Management and Economics
Analyzing the driving actions of Chinese driver by driving simulator. UC-win/Road
reflecting characteristic traffic condition is requested as well.

http://gses0.snu.ac.kr/eng/

Seoul National University

Transportation Management LAB., Graduate School of Environmental Studies
From Vehicle behavior to Pedestrian Behavior Simulations,with Further Development in Mind
- Developing Unique Algorithms Through a Joint Project
among Industry, University, and Laboratory, and Focusing
on the Possibility of UC-win/Road as a Visualization Tool
■Positioning of GSES and the Transportation Management LAB■Developing a Pedestrian Simulator for Analyzing the Operationof the Transfer Center■Linking a Pedestrian simulator with UC-win/RoadThe University of Tokushima, Graduate School,
http://design-lab.vis.ne.jp/
Institute of Technology and Science

http://www.css.risk.tsukuba.ac.jp/

University of Tsukuba

Towards Development of Information-presentation
Technology for Bicycles Suitable for Visibility
Characteristics of the Users.Introduced a Bicycle
Simulator Based on UC-win/Road

Laboratory for Cognitive Systems Science, Department of Risk Engineering,
Graduate School of Systems and Information Engineering
Towards Designing New Ways of
Human-automobile Interaction ThroughForecasting and Controlling Risks- Aiming to Build an Appropriate Support Method from
Detecting and Estimating Drivers' Conditions with Free
Use of Various Sensors and DS's

■Positioning of the Urban Infrastructure Design Lab.Flow of
Research with bicycles as its Core etc.

■Position of the Lab and its Research Topics■Putting Weight on Collisions in His Own Research

Faculty of Engineering, Department of Civil and Environmental
Engineering, Urban Infrastructure Design Lab

University・School

http://www.um.t.kyoto-u.ac.jp/ja

Kyoto University

Fukui National College of Technology

http://www.fukui-nct.ac.jp/~arc/Region cooperation technology center Environmental and urban engineering
departments Spatial Information Engineering Laboratory
UC-win/Road as a new field of spatial information
is focused on and it was adopted to lecture inclass. The new VR course started and our emplayee
was in charge of the extraordinary professor■The training base of research-and-development typed
engineer training to which more than 1000 students gather■The high successful rate for obtaining job etc.

Tokyo University of Agriculture

Kakogawa Higashi High Schooletc.

http://www.hyogo-c.ed.jp/~kakohigashi-hs/

Kakogawa Design Group, Super Science High School
High School Students to Challenge Design Proposalof the Local Shopping Center as One Part of SSH
Projects Designated by MEXT
-Expressing Functions They Expect in the Area with 3D
VR Under the Guidance of a Regional Advisor Tomohiro
Fukuda, Associate Professor of Osaka University■Kakogawa Higashi High School and SSH project■The Story Behind Grappling with Subject Research "KAKOGAWA Design"

http://www.nodai.ac.jp/

Lab. of Landscape Engineering, Dept. of Landscape Architecture Science,
Faculty of Regional Environment Science
Ever-expanding Applications of "OHPASS", an
Optimal Highway Path Automatic Search System-Capable of Linking with 3D CAD, Expanded DM, and
3D VR etc.; Diverse Research To be Developed Basedon "JHDM" as a Solution for Landscape

Hosei University

http://www.edn.hosei.ac.jp/top.php

Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering,
Faculty of Engineering and Design
Educational and Research Base for Fusing
Engineering and Aesthetics to Propose Designof the Next Generation-Putting Emphasis on Visualization Education, theDept. Has Started to Use 3D-VR to Examine Urban
and Regional Renovation-■"Landscape" as a Key to Trend Around LandscapeConstruction Engineering Etc.

■Design-related Areas Are Integrated into New Faculty;
Its Base Has Moved to City Core at the Same Time

College of Science & Technology,Nihon University

Gunma University

Transportation System Lab., Dept. of Transportation
Engineering & Socio-Technology
http://www.trpt.cst.nihon-u.ac.jp/TRSYSTEM
Concept of Utilizing IT Is "Having Unique
Technology" and "Serving the Society"- Introduction of "UC-win/Road" into the Social
Experiments in Okinawa is a Part of It■IPutting an Emphasis on Transportation Problems inSoutheast Asia, with Free Use of Mathematical Methods■VR Bringing Out diverse effects on simulation oflandscape assessment items

Meijo University

http://www-is.meijo-u.ac.jp/

Dept. of Information Engineering, Facultyof Science and Technology,
Based on the Keyword of "Only One" and"Serve the Society" rather than studying forstudy, -They Aim for Developing a Driving Ability
Judgment System for Aging Society■Dept. of Information Engineering Leading ITS
Researches in Various Fields■ITS Approaches from "Image Information
Processing" and "Human Interface"

http://www.ce.gunma-u.ac.jp/w3-admin_skd

Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering
Shifting from "University (Faculty)"-centred
Organization to "Graduate School"-centred One, with Higher Needs, as well as Vigorously
Promoting Works that Contribute to Regional■Research Area Shifts from "Civil Engineering" to "Civil andEnvironmental Engineering" to Reflect the Times■Efforts of Each Laboratory and Various
Numerical-analytical Approaches

Daido Institute of Technology

http://www.daido-it.ac.jp/

Noticing Effectiveness through Research of Streetscape Evaluation
Approach, Introducing 3D Real-time VR (Virtual Reality) in Classes■Improving the Environment for CAD, GIS, andVR from the Viewpoint of Vocationalism■VR Bringing Out diverse effects on simulationof landscape assessment items■We expect that VR would be utilised for large
range of our lecture.

Professor Fumihiko Imamura (Tohoku University) x Professor Edwin Galea (University of Greenwich in the UK)【New Year 2013: Special interview】
How can we harness our latest findings on tsunami and evacuation
analysis to come up with disaster prevention solutions?
Professor Imamura who is analyzing tsunami via Supercomputer K, andProfessor Galea, an authority on evacuation analysis, consider the prospect.
March 11th 2011 East Japan Earthquake triggered a major tsunami that inﬂected adamage so big that many call it the kind of damage seen only once in a thousand year
cycle, leading to higher awareness of tsunami, and increasing the need for tsunami
measures. The Supercomputer K calculates the wave height of tsunami that is likely tooccur in the future as well as the extent of inundation due to the disaster, on a daily

basis. A research on the most eﬀective way of setting oﬀ an alarm toannounce an evacuation order taking into consideration people’s ability torecognize information, and the lifestyle/customs of residence, as well as a
research on large-scale evacuation simulation are being conducted in orderto minimize the number of victims due to future tsunami. Professor
Imamura, head of International Laboratory of Disaster Technology in
Tohoku University and a pioneer in tsunami research, and Professor Galea,
an authority on evacuation research and an honorable professor of
University of Greenwich, had an extensive discussion on their future
research plan . (Interviewer: Ryota Ieiri, Construction IT Journalist)35http://www.e-nexco.co.jp/

East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.

Kanagawa Construction Bureau
Simulation of Travelling and Construction of Daishi
JCT and Daishi Ventilation Station Demonstrated thePotential of Complex VR Representation of Buildings
and Civil Engineering Structures■Positioning and Activities of ETC Management Division■Developing DS Based on UC-win/Road to Enlighten Traffic
Safety■Expectation towards Expanding Possibility of Utilization■Tunnel Section of "Trans Kawasaki Route" is Under
Construction to Be Open in the End of 2008
■Team System supports Stance to Make the Best Use of IT■Background of Adopting 3D-VR and its Secondary Eﬀect at Daishi
Ventilation Station

Road company
Construction Company

http://www.aisin.co.jp

Aisin Seiki Co., Ltd. (AISIN)

Atsugi construction office was
opened for reconstructing of Tomei
Expressway (Atsugi to Oimatsuda)in 1987. After finishing thereconstructing of Tomei Expressway,
they deal Second Toukai
Expressway.

AISIN Proposes Solutions for Realizing Sustainable Community
That Are Safe and Enjoyable Simulator to Offer Near-Future ITS
Experience Built up with UC-win/Road

http://www.c-nexco.co.jp/

Atsugi construction office

http://www.ﬂovel.co.jp■Enhancing from Video and Image Equipment for Measurement toDiverse Application Systems■Shots of the Space and Deep-sea with Ultra High-sensitive Cameras
Creating a Sensation on TV Also Putting Eﬀorts into Development ofRadioactive Substance Visualization and Biotechnological Products■Towards Development of New Version of the Virtual Cycling System
Improved a Sense of Reality Using UC-win/Road

Toyota Motor Corporation

The 2nd ITS Group, The 1st Electronic Engineering Dept.

■Expanding Global Network and Business Fields
AISIN will reach its 50th Anniversary Next Year
■UC-win/Road Introduced in DS for "ITS World Congress Busan 2010"■DS Design Renewed in "ITS World Congress Tokyo 2013" Functions Upgraded to
Get Real Feeling of "Contact Between People and Automobile in the Near Future"■Needs for DS and its Future Possibilities of Use

Application System Development Group
Experienced in Developing Applications Using Advanced Video andImage-related Technologies. FLOVEL Adopted UC-win/Road to Reinforce
Functions of Virtual Cycling System

http://www.toyota.co.jp/jp/tech/its/

Strategy Planning Dept., IT & ITS Planning Div.,TS Vision Painted by an Automobile Manufacturer
Towards Actualization of a Sustainable Mobility
Society- Approach with Autonomous and Vehicle-Infrastructure
Cooperative Systems Taking a Concrete Form With Focus on
DS of 3D VR as a Prerelease Trial Tool of Services -PACIFIC CONSULTANTS CO., LTD.

http://www.alpine.com
HMI Advanced Development Team, Advanced Development Dept.
Using Biological Signals for Developing In-vehicle Devices to Consider
Driver Distractions Constructing a Unique Evaluation System on the Basisof UC-win/Road DS

Asahi Kasei Construction Materials Corporation
EAZET Sales Dept., Foundation Systems Div

To Precede in Pile Construction Having Properties of Low Noise, Low
Vibration, and No Surplus Soil Corresponding toNarrow Sites 3D and VR to Be Applied to Explain
EAZET Construction Method- A Rotational Pile Construction Method witha Small Caliber Steel Pipe
■Harnessing Organizational Power, Technological Development
and National Expansion Are Their Strong Points

http://www.paciﬁc.co.jp

Structure Dept., Transport Infrastructure Division / Transportation Planning Dept., Management Division
Accumulated CIM-related Elemental Technologies Including Simulation.
Emphasis on Tsunami Evacuation Simulation, Making
Best Use of Expertise in the Transportation Field■Leading the Industry in Wide-ranging Fields After the 60th Anniversary of Foundation■Forming an Original Strength Based on ICT■Structure Dept.: Setting FORUM8 Products as the Basis■Transportation Planning Dept.: Towards Development of Tsunami
Evacuation Simulation Based on Accumulated Expertise in Transportation Systems■Future Response Based on Practical Use of CIM

Zivil Investigation Design Ltd.

Alpine Electronics, Inc.

■Responding to the Needs of the Next Generation
with a Wide Range of In-car Devices■New Research System Focuses on HMI of In-car
Devices■Concept of DD Evaluation and System Development■Use and Potentiality of the Evaluation System■Current of ITS Promotion and Eﬀorts of TOYOTA■3D VR Trial Simulator Installed at The 15th World Congress on ITS (NY)Consultant

http://www.shutoko.jp

Central Nippon Expressway Company Limited.

FLOVEL CO., LTD.

http://www.zivil.co.jp

Kokudo Kaihatsu Center Co., Ltd.

http://www.kokudonet.co.jp

To Make Effective Use of Advanced ICT Placing Weight on BCP
Kokudo Increases Shifts to FORUM8 Products After 1996 Revision ofSpecifications For Highway Bridges■Kokudo Develops a Professional Engineer Group
Based on Institute for Technological Development■Using ICT Positively While Considering Security■New Structure of Design Department andDevelopment of Diverse Technologies■History of Using FORUM8 Products, Evaluation of them, and the Future Prospect

KITAKEN Consul.Inc

http://www.kitaken.co.jp

To Make Differentiation to Changing Consulting Service Environment
Using Original Technique. Zivil Introduced Diverse FORUM8 Products,
Needs for Using Them Becoming More Sophisticated

KITAKEN Produced Plentiful Results in Sounding, Currently Making
Efforts in Extending Life of Structures. Uses of Software to Shift from
Bridge Design to Seismic Design and Repair Design■Achievements Accumulated in a Wide Range of Services, Switching
Weight to Inspection, Repairs, and Reinforcement■Systems Developed Using ICT such as GIS■Zivil Uses a Variety of FORUM8 Products,
with New Expansion in Mind

■A General View of a Half-Century Since Its Foundation and theCurrent Status■Utilizing Advanced Technology in Sounding Increased Emphasis on
Approaches to Extension of Life of Structures■Use of Forum8 Products to Be Advanced, With New Needs and Demands■Signiﬁcance and Security of Data Consciousness of Engineers to Be Required

Designing Division, Koriyama Sokuryo http://www.gunsoku.co.jp
Sekkei (survey design) Co., Ltd.

Kikuchi-giken Consultant Co., Ltd.,

Keen Hope for Early Resolution of the Nuclear Plant Accident.Actively
Proposing Plans by Making Full Use of Functionsof UC-win/Road Since its Introduction■Oriented to the Local Community and Committed to Volunteer
Activities.Introduced Child Care Aid Package Ahead of Other
Companies in the Prefecture■Damage to Part of the Company Building and the Server due to the
Earthquake Disaster etc.

IDEA Consultants, Inc.

http://www.ideacon.jp

To Take Charge of Ground-related Services as an Integrated Consultancy
Firm with Outstanding Specialty in Fields of construction Environment-Reflecting Positive Commitment to Advanced Technologies with an Effective Useof 3D Dynamic Nonlinear Analysis and 3D VR Tools■Merged in 2006, Specialized Technologies for Environment andConstruction Integrated etc.
■Putting Their Energies into Utilizing VR in Highway Projects After
Introducing UC-win/Road■Adopting Several Tools Including UC-win/FRAME (3D) for Bridges■Future Development Regarding Highways and Bridges

NEWJEC Inc.

■Roads & Transport Group covers areas of rraﬃc planning,highways, and bridges■From Design Software for Bridges to "UC-win/FRAME(3D)"■Focus on the evolution of traﬃc simulation and VR byusing self-developing technology.
■Future development and visualisation.

http://www.k-giken.co.jp

Those Left Behind Cooperate to Restore the Region with the Scar of
Tsunami Wave Flood Simulation etc. Made with UC-win/Road Before
the Earthquake■Experiences in a Wide Range of Civil Engineering Design Mainly in
Iwate Pref. The Network Between Bases Managed in the Headquarters■The Server recovered, though the First Floor of the Headquarters
Building Submerged■UC-win/Road Introduced for Explaining Outline Design of a Highway
Expanding to Diverse Structures■Lessons Towards Data Management Thoughts for Reconstruction

Nippon Koei Co.,LTD.

http://www.n-koei.co.jp

Placing More Emphasis on Long Span Bridges and Urban Viaducts that
Require Advanced Technology-3-D Dynamic Nonlinear Analysis Tools are Effectively
Used; 3-D VR Attracts Attention for its Potenti■The Present Conditions of Overseas Business Including Bridges■"UC-win/FRAME (3D)" is Eﬀective in FS of the Padma Bridge■Starting to Use "UC-win/Road" at the Opportunity of theTanjungpriok Port Project■Managing Overseas Projects with Wiki

http://www.newjec.co.jp

NEWJEC utilizes 3D dynamic nonlinear analysis tool as well as
technology of in-house development such as traffic simulation and VR.

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Metropolitan Expressway Company Limited

Covering from the Spread of ETC to Traffic Safety
Measures: Using the Highway Driving Simulator as
an Approach to Improving Safety

ETC Management Division, Operation Div.

Nishitetsu C.E.Consultant Co., Ltd.
NCEC Expects 3-D Real-time VR as a Key to Expansion■The First Design Dept. to Take Charge of Roads■Computer Committee Takes Leadership in Incorporating IT in the Whole
Company■The First Project Using Forum8 UC-win/Road Plans In Other Projects■Plans In Other Projects■Future Business Environment and Positioning of UC-win/Road

http://www.ncec.co.jp

http://www.taiseieng.co.jp

Taisei Engineering Co., Ltd.

Consultant

Cooperating with In-house Divisions, They Are Committed to Services
through Applications of 3D VR■Dealing with Emerging Needs Based on Advanced
Technologies■Challenges in the Existing Tasks and Concretizing Use of
3D VR■Aiming at More Advanced Applications by Introducing SDK■Future Expansion and Expectation

JR-Central Consultants

http://www.jrcc.co.jp

Docon Co., Ltd has worked as
the biggest foundation
consultant in Hokkaido since
1960.
Their business area is not only
Hokkaido but also Kanto area,
Touhoku area and so on withvarious fields.
http://www.yachiyo-eng.co.jp

Yachiyo Engineering Co.,Ltd

JR-Central Consultants was established as
only family company of Central Japan
Railway Company on October, 1997. They
deal the project about railway, survey forvarious industries, planning, design for civilengineering and architecture.

Their concept is "Provide good service to theircustomer and public as high technical group".
They have been expanded their business since1963. Now they work not only in Japan but also
overseas as the top 5 high technical group ofJapan.

University of Greenwich

National Housing Authority: NHA

http://www.nha.co.th/

How should we develop the latest perception
provided from tsunami and evacuation analysis
into current tsunami prevention

UC-win/Road is a useful tool for housingdevelopment which can visualize the design in way ofcheap, fast and user-friendly.

■Evacuation analysis in a urban area and larger region■Evacuation analysis linked with internet■Research about the behavior of people evacuating in thepast flood disaster■A lot of applied visualization cases■Evacuation training a lot of people can take part in on cloud■National Housing Authority: NHA positively using BIM and VR.
■They used UC-win/Road in the predictive simulation in a
traffic jam.
■Software training center has been completed fordesigners.
■Driving Simulator has been introduced.

http://tecco2.com.vn/

TECCO2■Immediate decision of adopting UC-win/Road in 2007
■Friendly-use of UC-win/Road and its indispensability forcivil design proposals■Traffic conditions in Vietnam reflected in the work
■Expanding the use of UC-win/Road by linking with theirin-house developed software

http://www.bmia.fr/

Tunnel manager who needs to make an appropriate
judgment when the accident occurs The accident
and fire are visualized by UC-win/Road for the training■Realistic representation by simulator "UC-win/Road"
for the accident training■Behavior of trainee is registered to output the evaluation report■High-evaluation for the software development kit for the
linkage of UCwin/Road with the original system■Expectation of the world first system, practical use for a wide range of issues such as
traffic congestion

http://centres.sunderland.ac.uk/amap/

Focused on the research of electronic vehicles andlow carbon
vehicles Utilization of driving simulation with
UC-win/Road

Simulation of traffic cycle in the large-scaled road
construction project with the visualization of
UC-win/Road■New university established 20 years ago, high-evaluationforthe developmental effort■Utilization of UC-win/Road for simulation of traffic
congestion prediction

Omnitrans International BV

http://www.omnitrans-international.com/■Support for a variety of project based on traffic planningand modeling■Linkage with FORUM8

Shanghai Municipal & Traffic Design Institutehttp://www.smtdi.com

UC-win/Road for the improvement of intersection
and the maintenance of subway in Shanghai■City development in China with eco-friendly sensitivity■Construction consultant in Shanghai adopted UC-win/ Road
■Strong presentation feature in bidding■Solution for the complex structures with "Front-loading"■Mr. Rongze who involved in F1 circuit project in Shanghai■Support service for Chinese users by local staff

Ourston Roundabout Engineering, Inc.
http://www.ourston.com/
North America's Leading Roundabout Design
Team, Ourston has made efforts in Illustrating and Spreading Them
- Explaining Mechanisms and Advantages of Roundabout Intersections as an Effective
Solution, by Modeling them Using VR■Adoption of Roundabouts and Their Problems in the
U.S.A.
■Background of Adopting UC-win/Road and the
Evaluation through Using It■Future Expectations

http://www.sucdri.com

The Survey and Technology Applications group
A Group in the Largest Construction Company inAustralia with a 75-Year History, Supporting Various Corporate Projects- Making Effective Use of Innovative Spatial Technologies Including
3D/4D Modeling, It Aims to Achieve Advanced Communication
and Presentation■Story Behind its 75th Anniversary■As Support Tasks Become Advanced, New Tools Receive Attention■Expanding Application of UC-win/Road to Existing and New
Projects

Korea Institute of Construction Technology
KICT is the public institutewhich research not only roadand bridge but also all field ofconstruction technology. It wasestablished in 1983. Now there
are 700 researchers at thisinstitute.

http://www.rgu.ac.uk/

Robert Gordon University

From evacuation modeling, land-use, to trafficinter action Improved function with thelinkage of UC-win/Road■Research base of carbon vehicles■Utilization of eco-drive plug-in■Comparison test using simulator

Thiess Pty Ltd

http://www.sweehong.sg/■Using Allplan for creating BIM model and having
a presentation via UC-win/Road.
■BIM is a developing solution even in Singapore.
■A realistic presentation about the construction sites
can be done by importing BIM model into UC-win/Road.
■BIM was used for "Garden by the bay" which is a new sight in Singapore.

BMIA

Sunderland University/AMAP

Swee Hong Engineering & Construction Pte Ltd.
Introduced Allplan and UC-win/Road into civilengineering field in a short term
Construction company who expands BIM at warp
speed in Singapore.

UC-win/Road has become an essential tool for
civil design proposals in Vietnam where
infrastructure construction projects are in bloom

Overseas

http://www.docon.co.jp

Docon Co., Ltd

SHANGHAI URBAN CONSTRUCTION
DESIGN &RESEARCH INSTITUTE

http://www.sucdri.com/

Driving and construction simulation of the city
planning business, north and south road, for
Shanghai Expo in 2010
- Demonstration and the effect of VR expression ina short term ■The 3D (VR) technology produced self-developed
technology effetely.
■Various effects to aesthetic design■Effects of using UC-win/Road

http://www.kict.re.kr

Korean Agricultural & rural Infrastructure http://www.karico.co.kr
KARICO is the big group which has
relation with government. There are
900 staff at head office and other6000 staffs in 9 brunch office. 60
staffs deal information controlling andthey have various projects.

37Drive Simulator: Introducing Users
Abstract of User Introduction from Up&Coming
Aisin Seiki Co., Ltd. (AISIN)
The 2nd ITS Group, The 1st Electronic Engineering Dept.

ITS Simulator
http://www.aisin.co.jp/

Bicycle Simulator
http://www.ﬂovel.co.jp/

FLOVEL CO., LTD.

Application System Development GroupAISIN Proposes Solutions for Realizing Sustainable Community
That Are Safe and Enjoyable. Simulator to Offer Near-Future ITS
Experience Built up with UC-win/Road

Experienced in Developing Applications Using Advanced Videoand Image-related Technologies. FLOVEL Adopted UC-win/Road
to Reinforce Functions of Virtual Cycling System■Expanding Global Network and Business Fields
AISIN will reach its 50th Anniversary Next Year
■UC-win/Road Introduced in DS for "ITS World Congress
Busan 2010"■DS Design Renewed in "ITS World Congress Tokyo 2013"
Functions Upgraded to Get Real Feeling of "Contact
Between People and Automobile in the Near Future"■Needs for DS and its Future Possibilities of Use■Enhancing from Video and Image Equipment for
Measurement to Diverse Application Systems■Shots of the Space and Deep-sea with Ultra
High-sensitive Cameras Creating a Sensation
on TV Also Putting Efforts into Development ofRadioactive Substance Visualization andBiotechnological Products■Towards Development of New Version of the
Virtual Cycling System Improved a Sense of
Reality Using UC-win/Road■Advantages of Introducing UC-win/Road andFuture Expansion▲Mr. Niwa, Team Leader,the 2nd ITS Group,
the 1st Electronic
Engineering Dept.

▲Staff of Application System
Development Group at theShowroom

Try this new aero bike to enjoy cycling through arealistic CG streets. As an option, you cancustomize the town into a real one from the realworld to add even more excitement to yourexercise.

Available also as a treadmill▲ITS World Congress 2013 (AISIN booth)Single monitor system alsoavailable *Option▲ITS simulator(AISIN original design)

Virtual Cycling Systeminfrastructure cooperative systems
Toyota Motor Corporation A simulator with
http://www.toyota.co.jp/jp/tech/its/

Vehicle Information and Communication VICS Drive・Simulator
http://www.vics.or.jp/
System Center (VICS Center)

TS Vision Painted by an Automobile Manufacturer Towards
Actualization of a Sustainable Mobility Society

VICS - Supports Safe and Comfortable
Driving Through Vehicle Information
Realizes VICS-DS for a New Service
Based on UC-win/Road-DS

Strategy Planning Dept., IT & ITS Planning Div.

－Approach with Autonomous and Vehicle-Infrastructure
Cooperative Systems. Taking
a Concrete Form With Focus on DS of
3D VR as a Prerelease Trial Tool of Services－■Progress for 16 Years and Current System■Outline and new services of VICS
■Development Stream of VICS-DS■Current of ITS Promotion and Efforts of
TOYOTA■3D VR Trial Simulator Installed at The
15th World Congress on ITS (NY)▲People of Vehicle Information andCommunication System Center▲Mr. Yasumasa Masujima, Assistant Manager
of Strategy Planning Dept., IT & ITS PlanningDiv., and Mr. Koji Sonoda, Project Managerof the same Dept.
▼Safety driving supported system simulator with
infrastructure cooperative system(UC-win/Road Drive Simulator)

Traffic
informationis on carnavigation.

▲VICS Drive Simulator● Text display
東名下り
東名川崎 IC →東京 IC● Map display

事故
車線規制

● Simpliﬁed graphic
display▲Traffic information flow in the VICS system

Alpine Electronics, Inc.

http://www.alpine.com

HMI Advanced Development Team, Advanced Development Dept.
Using Biological Signals for Developing
In-vehicle Devices to Consider Driver
Distractions. Constructing a Unique Evaluation
System on the Basis of UC-win/Road DS■Responding to the Needs of the Next Generation witha Wide Range of In-car Devices■New Research System Focuses on HMI of In-car Devices■Concept of DD Evaluation and System Development■Use and Potentiality of the Evaluation System▲ Alpine Electronics, Inc.,
Advanced Development
Dept., HMI Advanced
Development Team
members▲Mr. Ohnishi Yoshinari, senior engineer,
Advanced Development Dept.,
Alpine Electronics, Inc.

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Highway Industry Development Organization
ITS Research & Management Division,
Project PromotionsDepartment,

Smartway2007
http://www.hido.or.jp/"Smartway" to Direct the Course of
Next-generation ITS Society－Fresh Potential of 3D VR and DS Shownin the Experience Demo of New Services－■Investigating Development and Practical
Application of State-of-the Art
Technologies Related with National
Road Policy■Progress on ITS and Position of
Smartway■Outline of "Smartway 2007 Demo"■Towards ITS deployment in the future▲(From the left) Mr. Osamu Iwami,
Senior Assistant Manager, ITS Research& Management Division;
Mr. Kenji Takahashi,Project Promotions
Department; Mr. Takashi Urano, Deputy
Director, Planning & Development
Department and ITS Research &Management Division; Mr. Kazunori
Iwasaki, Then Senior Assistant Manager,
Project Promotions Department

UC-win/Road Drive Simulator User Introduction

Driving ability checking system
http://www-is.meijo-u.ac.jp/

Meijo University

Dept. of Information Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology
Based on the Keyword of "Only One" and "Serve the Society"rather than studying for study,－They Aim for Developing a Driving Ability
Judgment System for Aging Society－▲(Left) Professor Shin Yamamoto
from his Laboratory,(Right) Prof. Tomoaki Nakano
from his Laboratory▲

Tianjin University

Website of Tianjin University
http://www.tju.edu.cn/

School of Management

Analysis of drivers’ behavior byusing Driving Simulator.Request touse UC-win/Road due to China’s
unique transportation practices.

To Aim at Contributing to Realizing Secureand Safe Society Through Automobile
Accident Prevention and Support to Victims■"Preventing, Supporting, and Protecting" as theMainstay of the Services of NASVA■The Existing Constraints and the New System Developmentof VR Application in an Aptitude Diagnostic System■The Overview of "NASVA Net"
■Future Development and Response to Safety Management▲(from the left) Mr. Tomoyuki
Fuse, Chief of Safety Guidance
Department; Mr. Takahisa
Karasudani, Director of NASVA;
Mr. Mitsuru Nishio, Manager of
Safety Guidance Department

http://www.e-nexco.co.jp/

East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Covering from the Spread of ETC to
Traffic Safety Measures: Using the
Highway Driving Simulator as an
Approach to Improving Safety■ Positioning and Activities of ETC Management
Division■ Developing DS Based on UC-win/Road to
Enlighten Traﬃc Safety■ Expectation towards Expanding Possibility of
Utilization▲Mr. Akira Mitsuishi, AssistantManager, ETC Management Div.

▲Professor Mah and Doctor John▲Highway Driving Simulator（left）／
Representing 19 potential dangerous events on expressways（right）▲

Kyoto University Graduate School

http://www.um.t.kyoto-u.ac.jp/ja

Logistics Management Systems Laboratory / Intelligent Transport
Systems Laboratory, Department of Urban Management
Towards Establishing Sustainable, Safe and Comfortable
Transport System with International CompetitivenessRealizing Advanced Driving Simulation Experiment by Connecting
Various Kinds of Functions to DS for High-level Studies■Changes in Department of Urban Management and
Its System■Logistics Management Systems Laboratory Studying
Urban Logistics Systems with Unit for Liveable Cities■Intelligent Transport Systems Laboratory ICT is
Essential for Smarter Use of Transport System■Limits of Experiments in a Real Car and Needs for DS■Actions of the Laboratories After Adopting DS

National Housing Authority: NHA

http://www.nha.co.th/

UC-win/Road is a useful tool for
housing development which canvisualize the design in way of cheap,
fast and user-friendly.
■National Housing Authority: NHA positively using
BIM and VR.
■Starting with visualizing the existing project■Software training center has been completed fordesigners.
■Driving Simulator has been introduced.

AMLUX Toyota Co., Ltd▲Driving simulator set on thecorner of a lecture center

TOYOTA AUTO SALON AMULUX TOKYO, Showroom
http://www.amlux.jp/

TOYOTA AUTO SALON AMLUX TOKYO■Installation of ITS Driving Simulator ※ITS＝Intelligent Transport System▲Members of the Logistics
Management Systems
Laboratory and Intelligent
Transport Systems
Laboratory▲Joint study with Hanshin Expressway●Construction technology pavilion(Kensetsu Omoshiro Techno Kan)

▲Model of virtual city at the site.

Internet congruity checking system "NASVA Net" CG
http://www.nasva.go.jp/

ETC Management Division,Operation Div.,

Meijo University
Driving Simulation

Driving simulator placed in the laboratory

Safety Guidance Department－"NASVA Net", Internet Aptitude Diagnostic System Using
3D VR-based Driving Simulation Diagnosis as Its Core,
Has Started Its Service－■Dept. of Information Engineering Leading
ITS Researches in Various Fields■ITS Approaches from "Image Information
Processing" and "Human Interface"■Circumstances of Introducing "UC-win/Road"
and Future Expansion■ Visit to a FORUM8 customer in China■ UC-win/Road and Driving simulator are
actively used at Tianjin University■Studying transportation behavior in Tianjin
where infrastructure are being constructed■ Optimizing UC-win/Road to a new researchtool for analysis■ They have chosen UC-win/Road because ofits graphic quality and easy-to-use features■ What is necessary for the simulation of theChinese transportation environment

National Agency for Automotive Safety & Victims' Aid▲UC-win/Road Drive Simulator▲ITS Driving Simulator●Advance technology
pavilion @ TEPIA▲Drive simulator selected for advanced
technology exhibition 2 years in a row※The contents and images on this page are posted
with permission of AMLUX TOYOTA Co., Ltd.

Information of permanent
exhibit of UC-win/Road▲New service of SMARTWAY canbe experienced

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User Introduction Movie is now showing

UC-win/Road Users

From Up&Coming No. 89, the movie showing of the users are introduced on out company's HP and YouTube as well. Please accessthem. On YouTube channel of Forum8, a lot of movies such as introduction of works in 3D and VR contest besides introduction of
UC-win/Road's users are introduced. Please browse them.
http://www.youtube.com/user/F8OSAKA

User introduction 104thUser introduction 103th

Kobe City Government

Application System Development GroupThe interview with Mr. Matsuzaki and Mr. Kamiki of Kobe Enterprise Promotion
Bureau and their approaches for spreading simulation using supercomputer andindustrial promotion, inviting the enterprises etc. can be seen.

You can see the interview with Mr. Gushiken of FLOVEL CO., LTD. and theintroduction about video and optical equipment via the latest technology andvirtual cycling system via UC-win/Road.

Kobe Enterprise Promotion Bureau

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUbK1rB6g5I

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXmZ0zjKduM

User introduction 97th

User introduction 97th

The tsunami analysis software of Prof. Nakaza of faculty of engineering,
University of the Ryukyus and advanced analysis using themini-supercomputer can be seen.

The interview with Mr. Reiji Iha, CEO of Okinawa Structural Design, Inc. and Mr.
Sueo Okajima, Director of the Designing Division and the future of thelandscape simulation via UC-win/Road can be seen.

【Introduction of Users in Okinawa ①】
University of the Ryukyus

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFacXGAuYWA【Introduction of Users in Okinawa ②】
Okinawa Structural Design, Inc.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LVLr38GZV4User introduction 95th

User introduction 94th

You can see the system of VICS(VehicleInformation andCommunicationSystem) which supports safe and comfortable driving via roadtraffic information and the state of exhibition in ITS Orland and Tokyo Motor
Show 2011. http://www.forum8.co.jp/user/UC95-user-VICS.html

The interview with Mr Takashi Matsuzawa (the maintenance manager
surrounding the station of express of Iiyama-city Nagano Water pipe
construction department ) and the state of scenery in review by UC-win/Road
can be seen.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftRYZkcMZMg

User introduction 92th

User introduction 92th

Vehicle Information and Communication
System Center (VICS Center)【Introduction of Users in Tohoku ①】
Koriyama survey design Co., Ltd

You can see the state of an approach for earthquake disaster reconstructionin the interview with Mr. Kazuya Wanatabe (CEO of Koriyama survey design
Co., Ltd) and Mr. Haruhiko Sato (Design Manager of the same company).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWSBDSvoYPA

Iiyama-city Nagano Water
pipe construction department【Introduction of Users in Tohoku ④】
Kikuchi-Giken Consultant Co., Ltd

The interview with Mr. Tsuyoshi Kikuchi (CEO and technical director of
Kikuchi-Giken Consultant Co., Ltd) and the approach for earthquake disasterreconstruction can be seen.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVH1z6dIQvs

User introduction 91th

User introduction 89th

Graduate school Technology and Socio-Science Research
Development Engineering Department Urban design laboratory

Regional alliances Technology Center environmental and urban
engineering epartment Spatial Information Engineering Laboratory

Tokushima University

You can see the state of the interview to Professor, Hideo Yamanaka, of
Socio-Technology and Science Research Laboratory in Tokushima Graduate
school and bicycle simulator is actually used etc.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SrzOQTfKc4

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FLOVEL CO., LTD.

Fukui National College of Technology

The interview to Associate Professor ,Kazuhiko Tsujino, of environmental and urban
engineering departments in Fukui National College of Technology and the conditionof VR lecture, comment of fifth grade students of environmental urban engineering
can be seen.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svJNe8N1wac

UC-win/Road - 3D VR Simulation software Driving Simulator

3D・VR Simulation Service

FORUM8 DS Solution

UC-win/Road Driving Simulator conﬁguration example
Monitoring camera

Monitoring and log machine

Biological signal measuring device•Various information log collection•Biological information processing

Projector control

Projection system

UC-win/Road•Overall control •Rendering •Environment creation, simulation•Traffic simulation •Driving simulation

LCD for various displays
Speakers

HILS•Vehicle behavior calculation•Automotive hardware cooperation

Acoustic control •Your own vehicle, other vehicle, environmental sound generation

Motion base, stairs
Area sensor

Motion Control• Motion hardware control • Washout • Safety control

Cabin

UC-win/Road Driving Simulator lineup© KYUSHU UNIVERSITY

8DOF Traﬃc Safety Simulator（P.49）＜Software＞ ・UC-win/Road Driving Sim
・Motion platform option
・Cluster option • Cluster client x9＜Hardware＞
・Order made dome type cabin (Real car cutaway body used)・All surroundings dome projection projector
・6 axis motion, payload 4,000kg, maximum acceleration 0.5G

Human - Vehicle - Traﬃc Flow Interoperable
Driving Simulation System for Interactive
Information Exchange（P.53）＜Software＞ ・UC-win/Road Driving Sim
・Motion platform option
・Cluster option • Cluster client x8＜Hardware＞
・6 axis motion, payload 350kg, maximum acceleration 0.5G

Highway Driving Simulator（P.44）＜Hardware＞ ・1 person cabin (real car parts used)
・5 sheets of 60 inches LCD monitor
・6 axis motion, payload 650kg, maximum acceleration 0.7G
・HILS/ECU emulator • Eye mark recorderUC-win/Road Driving Simulator（P.42）＜Software＞

UC-win/Road Experience Simulator（P.43）＜Software＞ ・UC-win/Road Driving Sim
・Motion platform option

・UC-win/Road Driving Sim＜Hardware＞ ・42 inches or 32 inches LCD monitor 3Ch
・Parts / instrument panel, real car parts used・Active steering option (separate option)
・Motion platform option (separate option)

UC-win/Road Simple Simulator＜Software＞

・UC-win/Road Driving Sim

UC-win/Road Demo Simulator＜Software＞ ・UC-win/Road Driving Sim＜Hardware＞ ・3 sheets of 42 inches LCD monitor
・Controller for game, seat for game

＜Hardware＞ ・20 inches LCD monitor
・ Simple steering, accelerator pedal, brake pedal

Driving Simulator for seniors (P.47）

Ship Handling Simulator (P.58）

Safe Driving Simulator (P.45）

UC-win/Road
Simple Driving Simulator
for seniors （P.47）

Train Simulator（P.55）＜Software＞
・UC-win/Road Driving Sim＜Hardware＞
・50 inches LCD monitor (front)
・42 inches LCD monitor (side)
・Real car master controller,
brake controller
・Various meters＜Hardware＞
・ 21.5 inches LCD monitor
・ Real car size simple steering
・ Accelerator pedal,
brake pedal＜Software＞
・UC-win/Road Driving Sim

cycleStreet
City Edition（P.57）＜Software＞
・UC-win/Road Driving Sim＜Hardware＞
・3 sheets of 21.5 inches LCD monitor
・Aero bike

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UC-win/Road - 3D VR Simulation software Driving Simulator

Driving Simulator

International version
Japanese/English/Chinese/Korean/French

Four wheel in-vehicle simulator
It allows you to create several driving situations and re-create it under complete
control. Recently Drive Simulator is widely used for vehicle system development
or interaction research among drivers, vehicles, road and traffic, on ITS trafficsystem research.

The features of UC-win/Road Drive Simulator
・Driving environment in 3D environment can be
freely created via UC-win/Road.
・Standard plug-in included
・Standard VR data is free and scenario
customization is supported.

・Various environments can be reproduced via
visual option tools.
・Reasonable pricing mass OEM production
・Supports high simulation needs bycustomization

Applications of Drive Simulators
１.Proposal of Drive Simulator

Research institute → University, Research & Development institute, Association
Road design → Road company, Consultant, Building firm
Exhibition & Publicity → Pavilion for publicity, Events, Road facilities
Road safety → Police, Driving school, Various associations, Non-life insurancecompany

２.Producing VR data service・Scenario service
Creation of VR data in a real and virtual environment,
amusement, and games.

Drive Simulator system component

３.UC-win/Road customization・SDK

Wide range of customization. It supports users flexible utilization
and redistribute the system SDK (Development kit)

４.Providing large dimensional and high quality 3D space.

Railway simulation / high accuracy headlights / support for environment
lighting

Driving Ability
Judgement System

Dept. of Information Engineering, Faculty of
Scienceand Technology, Meijo University →P47

Price for Drive Simulator （Packaging system）

42inch PDP Monitor

Specifications

Passive steeringwheel

UC-win/Road Drive Simulator
Basic configuration ※１
UC-win/Road Driving Sim

Safety Seat Belt

Order number
1
Multiple-units
US$ 40,000
open price

Total
Ignition Key Module& Multi-function S/W
Seat andSeat Vibrator
Acceleration, Brake
Function Buttons

Drive Simulation Option

Gear stick (automatic)＋

Car dynamics model/
acoustic engine＜Option＞■Navigation type of monitor ■Clutch & manual gears changes■Left handle ■UC-win/Road SDK development kit ■PC※Separate software customisation is required.

●UC-win/Road Simple Simulator

ECO Driving plug-in can be used. This allows you to calculate
the fuel consumption and carbon footprint of individual vehicles
while driving through a 3DVR model and support the function toedit a graph.
Basic configuration : 3 of 17" LCD monitors / 1 of PC (3 screenssupported) Steering controller for game / Seat for game

Item
Active Steering Wheel
Navigator type Monitor
2DOF Motion Platform (500kg)Packed
3DOF Motion Platform (500kg)Packed
Left-hand drive, Clutch pedal (each software)

US$12,800

open price

US$52,800

open price1
US$ 11,500
US$400
US$ 33,000～
US$ 40,000～
US$ 1,000

Multiple-units
open priceopen priceopen priceopen priceopen price

The extra cost for package・shipping・carrying required/Free 1year support. not including PC

Optional products (price)（US$8,600）
Cluster（US$660）
Cluster client
Specifications
UC-win/Road Drive Simulator
Basic configuration ※１
UC-win/Road + Drive option

Motion platform（US$3,360）
SDK（A development kit） （US$3,360）

1day
Basic fee

US$2,500

Rental terms
1monthBasic fee

US$10,000

1 yearBasic fee

US$23,000

Additional fee（for 1day） Additional fee（for 1month） Additional fee（for 1year）

US$1,000

US$4,000

US$15,000

Setting and Shipping fees

Free before and after 1 day of the shipping date or transferring date. Rental fees are charged before
and after 2 or more days. Actual expenses for packing, transferring, and carrying in Setting fee:
US$500 (Free dispatching one engineer, but actual expenses for accommodation and travelling)※１ 1/4 Cabin, Full Instrumentation、3ch. 42” LCD monitor、
5.1ch Speaker, Body Sound、CFLS Controller※2 Price of Demo Simulator unit: US$14,000/UC-win/Road Advanced: US$9,000

UC-win/Road SensoDrive Simulator
Driving simulator supporting UC-win/Road force feedback
SENSO-Wheel (steering controller) allows to link with dynamics of UC-win/Road,
which enables to experience the steering operation that is similar to the one ofactual vehicle in 3DVR environment.
●Main features●What is SENSO-Wheel
1) Force Feedback
Steering controller equipping with
Obtaining the steering position from steering force feedback function that
controller and sending the simulation results SENSODRAVE GmbH produces.
to steering controller enables the driver
Driving motor equipped on a2) Various parameter settings
steering enables you to obtain the
Setting friction force, damping force andbehavior that is closer to reality.
spring stiffness
3) Calibration function
Developer of SENSO-Wheel：
Center position and maximum rotating angle
SENSODRIVE GmbHof steering can be freely assigned.
(Germany)●Purposes to use■Training for drivers
Argelsrieder Feld 20 TE04
■Verification for road repair
D-82234 Weßling
Phone： +49 (0) 8153-28–3900■Simulation on a rough road like mountain or
E-mail：norbert.sporer@sensodrive.deroad that has a lot of curves like slapWeb42

：http://www.sensodrive.de/

Acceleration/
Brake
Pedal

SENSO-Wheel（SteeringController）

Acceleration
and Brake

User's operation(Steering position)

Steering information(Reaction force etc.)

UC-win/Road Vehicle Behavior visualized in VR

UC-win/Road - 3D VR Simulation software Driving Simulator

Experience Simulator
6 axis motion units/Subaru Driving Simulator
The use of actual car steering mechanism
gives you a sense of realism while driving.
UC-win/Road Experience Simulator allows
you to simulate driving environments inaccordance with the rapidly improved car
safety technology of ITS technologies(crash avoidance, decreased impact).

Features of UC-win/Road Experience Simulator

Link with CarSim

1）Possible to apply VR space freely and give various driving
environments in real-time
・You can easily create 3D VR space. 3D cockpit, manual driving mode, andmulti-monitor set-ups can be enabled in the simulator. In addition, it allows
you to setup various events and scenarios.
・You can customize the setup of driving environments under the visual options.
2）Possible to implement various safety devices and give customizationof the simulator （standard package /option package are now available andcustomized package will be available in the near future.)
１. ABS（Anti-lock Brake System） / ２. ４WD / ３. VSC （Vehicle Stability Control)
４. Pre-crash safety system / ５. LKA （Lane Keep Assist）
６. VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management）
７. Adaptive cruise control
The functions above can be enabled by customizing the basic library.
Customization will be provided through Made To Order (MTO) development.
３）Standard VR data corresponding customization of scenario,
events, and higher Hz are free]
You can download the sample models of UC-win/Road Viewer including roads,
traffic, and cities. Also, you can manipulate signal controls and set up roadobstacles, so you can create various interactive scenarios.Customized data
pertaining to collision validation and accident scenarios can be created via ourcost estimation service. (Please see the examples)４）Compact body design
・Streamlined Eggshell design : the body is round due to safety considerations.
・Low floor
・Improved entrance platform : Small 6 axis motion unit, together with the
low-floor design, increases the degree of control on motion height.
・Space Optimization : Single seater setting and the location optimization of
the instrument panel provides a comfortable maneuvering environment
・Dedicated 1 screen LCD monitor and steering mechanism are results ofspace optimization
・It was achieved by space optimization of steering feature５）Realistic Maneuver
・The actual car steering mechanism by Subaru automobile provides anoptimized reaction force feedback and excellent handling while driving.
・Actual pedal mechanism facilitates the ease of maneuver.
６）Easy setup and mobility
・Minimum installation space. The surface area of the standard simulator is
2040m x 1330m.
・Easy movement using the attached wheels and jack installation. Electric
power supply is 100Ｖ and is only suited for single phase.
７）Standard equipment of each safety device
・Three detachable seatbelts、・Driver are prohibited from driving without
putting on seatbeats.
・Safety prevention functions include emergency stopping by pressing the
emergency button and bringing the vehicle to a temporary stop.

By driving in the UC-win/Road Experience Simulator, the dynamic behaviour ofvarious passenger vehicle driving parameters （accelerator, brake and steering
wheel operation） can be analysed under a range of environment conditions（changes in the level of the road surface, friction coefficient, cross wind, etc.）,
real movement can be provided through motion and VR driving simulation canbe carried out on UC-win/Road.

▲CarSim by Virtual Mechanics Corporation▲Basic control system for motion

Repro of a road condition/customization

Simulate a highly precise road material and the road surface type of a roadcondition. According to a state of the weather, the road surface friction
coefficient mu can be set and it can be correctly reflected in the action of asimulator, and the action of a motion.

Driving F1

Driving in Snow

About display performance★Keep frame rate to prevent simulation sick
A FPS (frame per second) measuring result by 3ch, 42' monitor

１．Cross-point + landscape + traffic flow

Frame rate 125.7 FPS

２．Cross-point + landscape (high accuracy) + traffic flow video board setting =3 screen vertical synchronization Frame rate 60.3 FPS *Refresh
frequency in screen will be peak

6 electric axis motion unit
Movable axis

Movable scope

Peak acceleration

最大速度

Back and forth (X-axis)

±96mm

0.5G

225mm/sec

Right and left (Y-axis)

±86mm

0.5G

225mm/sec

Up-and-down (Z-axis)

±67mm

0.5G

225mm/sec

Roll (X-axis roll)±15dg

Pitch (Y-axis roll)±15dg

Yaw (Z-axis roll)±15dg

Pay load

Under500kgf

Power source

Host interface

RS-232C D-SUB9 pin

Motionperformance

Product Name
Motion platform option
Total price

PC and software are also available （UC-win/Road Driving Sim US$12,000）
MPF option （US$ 8,000）

Product Type
Research
AC200V 50/60Hz single phase 4KVA

Simulator（2010）Price
US$12,800
US$8,000
US$20,800

Main body Price

Product Description

US$52,800(3ch standard)・Research simulator (UC-win/Road/DSop. included)
・Full usages of actual car components
・Supports both Left/Right driving operations &both automatic and manual transmission
・Passive steering wheel (standard) / Passive steering
wheel (optional. US$13,500),MP (1-6 axes, optional)

Estimated price
US$241,400(3ch standard)・cabin ・32” LCD monitor
・6-axix motion platform（ 500kg）
・5.1ch Speaker, Body Sound・Force feed-back steering system
・Accelerator/brake pedal system
・Direction indecator, mission option
・UC-win/Road Driving Sim
・Motion platform option

US$10,000(1ch standard)・Simplified simulator (UC-win/Road not included)
・Compact type for exhibition/demonstration,
Start/Stop button
・Handle, accelerator, brake installed

Compact

System Price List
UC-win/Road Driving Sim

Simulator product lineups* Customization of safety device is available in a
separate estimate.
* Standard data models are attached（see reverse）.
New creation US $1,000 / 1km* Installation fees for the PCs and the simulatorsand the shipping costs are not included.
* The prices don't include tax.

Driving
Simulator（2013）

Demo

Infrastructure Cooperative simulator

Toyota Motor Corporation →P38

Simulator（2007）*PC sold separately / hardware warranty is issued by the manufacturer

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HIGHWAY Driving Simulator

Highway Driving Simulator
Potential hazards on highway can be replayed by the driving simulator

FORUM8 won an award for“Information processing
systems for theircontribution to today’s
information-rich society”

Based on Subaru automobile's technologies,the simulator body adopted 6 electric axis
motion unit (patented) and automobile technologies from Subaru automobile. The use of
actual car steering mechanism gives you a sense of realism whilst driving.
2011 given by the monthly council
UCwin/Road Experience Simulator allows you to simulate driving environments infor information promotion(October 3, 2011).
accordance with the rapidly improved car safety technology of ITS technologies (crash
avoidance, decreased impact).
Experiencing 19 hazardous events on highways and its facilities
Events set for the experience driving
Rest facility
Pedestrian
accident

Smart IC vehicle

Falling objects

Lane restriction

Curving accident
by over speed

Merging point

Main line
Collision withfront stopped vehicle

Separation point

Main line

Outﬂow vehicle
accident

interrupt
driving

２－⑨

A heavy rain
and low visibility

Merging timing

Events set for people of all ages to experience
driving. Events hosted by NEXCO set for people of allages to experience driving are taking place at given
service areas and other venues throughout Japan on
given weekends. At each event, many visitors line up
to get on the driving simulator to experience alltypes of dangerous situations that they may comeacross had they got in the real car to drive through areal highway. At the end of the drive they areassessed for correct driving skill, the part they also
love.

Congestion
accident

Separation pointContinuous curveand intermittent traﬃc

Accident in congestion end

Toll gate
Accident at
opening/closing bar

Collision withfront stopped vehicle

Rampcongestion

Reversedriving

２－⑩Main line
Accident withroad obstructers

Open spacecongestion

Low visibility

Slipping
by snow and rain

Menu configuration▼1.Opening screen▼2.System overview ▼3. DS device▼4.Drivers profile▼5.Course selection▼6.About safety device▼7.Driving▼8.ResultSteering

Brake
Accelerator

6 DOF based experience simulator SUBARU type
4.1 ch audio speaker
Turn signal lever

Steering withforce feed back system function

Seat
Installment panel

Overview of driving simulator
The control part and 3D movie of this simulator system is developed by
FORUM8 product, UC-win/Road by improving the required system control andcustomization techniques based on our VR software technique. This system iswidely used to experience a variety simulation for ITS technologies(autonomous, infrastructure cooperative safe driving support system), driving
scenes, research.

Main Body Specifications
Capacity
Seat
Vehicle weighPower Supply
Main control device
Image display device
Sound device
Steering device

Accelerator/Brake pedal

Package

Rack
Setting method

Capacity 1 Person
Passenger seat
830kgfAC100V 50/60Hz Single phase 1.5KVA
PC supported Windows OS : WindowsXP
26inch WXGA Color TFT-LCD Module 1366x768pixels x 3
4.1ch system
Force feed-back steering system and Accelerator/brake
pedal system
Urethane molded part
External panels (Front/Back)GFRP molded part
External panels (side)
ABS mold goods
Inner panels
Steel sheet frame
Frame
Steel baseMoving with detachable casters

Electric 6-axis Motion Data
Motion performance

Shift panel

PayloadPower Supply■FORUM 8 has installed custom Highway Driving Simulator to Convention
Host interface
on Social Contribution of Highway on March 1st, 2010.
From now the simulator will be used at events and exhibitions on highway and its facility.

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movable-axis
Movable scope
Front/back(X-axis)±120mmLeft/right(Y-axis)±135mmUp/down(Z-axis)
60mm(P-P)
Roll(X-axis turning)±0.192rad ±11deg
Pitch(Y-axis turning)±0.192rad ±10deg
Yaw(Z-axis turning)±0.192rad ±17deg
Under 350kgf
AC100V 50/60Hz Single phase 1.5KVA
RS-232C D-SUB9 pin

Maximum acceleratin
0.4G
0.4G
0.1G

Safe Driving Simulator
Simulator basic system price
US$52,800～

UC-win/Road Drive Simulator Lineup

Driving Simulator for driving schools that complies with the certification standards for simulators (awaiting certification)

Driving Simulator System Configuration

UC-win/Road Drive Simulator

42inch PDP Monitor

Product

Passive steeringwheel

UC-win/Road Drive Simulator main body

Safety Seat Belt

UC-win/Road software +Drive option

Total(Packaging system)（Before tax）

Order quantity
1
10
20
US$40,000
US$38,000 US$36,000
US$12,800
US$10,800
US$8,800
US$52,800

US$48,800 US$44,800*A packing and shipping cost, PC are not included (FOB : Tokyo, Japan)

Ignition Key Module& Multi-function S/W
Seat andSeat Vibrator
Acceleration, Brake
Gear stick (automatic)

Function Buttons

Drive Simulation Option＋

Car dynamics model/
acoustic engine■Option product(Price)
Motion platform （US$8,600）
ECO drive（US$3,360）*Eye mark recorder supported.

（US$3,360）
Micro Simulation Player
SDK (Sytem development kit) （US$3,360）

Safe Driving for Educational Material
1. Based on the certification standards for driving simulators

1) Lesson on hazard perception (5.5 km road with 13 hazards)
2) Lesson on night-time driving (5.5 km city road with 9 hazards)
3) Lesson on sudden braking (Braking distance on dry surface, wet surface andfrozen surface)4) Lesson on driving on the highway(over 15 km highway or freeway with 8 hazards)
5) Lesson on location-specific conditions (over 8 km with specificlocation-specific conditions including climate and geographical features.)
6) Lesson on driving in bad condition (over 5 km road featuring 5 sections
with bad driving conditions.

2. Optional scenarios

7) Lesson on identifying violations

8) Lesson night-time visibility

Diagnosis/Data collection program＜Option＞■Navigation type of monitor ■Clutch & manual gears changes■Left handle ■UC-win/Road SDK development kit ■PC
Separate software customisation is required.

Diagnosis is carried out using the data collected during the above driving lessons.
Data from all the participants is collected for calculation of aggregates and statistics.

Replay function
The driving results can be replayed from various points of view.

Based on the standard of driving simulator : Standard scenario

1. Lesson on Hazard Perception
Hazardous events on the road are simulated on the Driving
Simulator and users can experience the events by driving on the 5.5
km road with 13 hazardous event.
Pedestrians
Collision with a pedestrian

Turning corners

Pedestrian rushing out from between parked cars

2. Lesson on night-time driving
To acquire the knowledge and the skills for night-time
driving, users can experience driving on a 5.5 km city road with
9 hazards
Red light running

Collision with a pedestrian

Turning corners

Overtaking a bicycle

Pedestrian rushing out from between parked cars

Lane restriction due to construction

Intersection without signals

Collision with pedestrians on
a busy road

Red light running

Collision with a bicycle

Road objects and oncoming vehicle
Turning against traffic

Intersection without signals

Jumping in

3. Lesson on sudden braking
Braking distance on dry surface, wet surface and frozen
surface based on certification standards
Collision with a vehicle slowing do

Road works■Driving speed on wet surface
and the braking distance
100km -> 0km (kph)51.9m

80km -> 0km (kph)35.0m

60km -> 0km (kph)20.4m

40km -> 0km (kph)9.2m

20km -> 0km (kph)

2.6m

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UC-win/Road - 3D VR Simulation software Drive Simulator

4. Lesson on driving on the highway
Users can acquire the knowledge and the skills about driving
on highways by experiencing driving on a 15 km highway with morethan 8 hazards
Toll gate
Toll gate（ETC lane）

Toll gate（General lane）

5. Lesson on location-specific conditions
Users can drive along a 8 km road to learn about location-specificconditions including different climate and geographical features.
Hill start

Passing by ona narrow road

Oncoming vehicle’s
crossing over at a corner

A narrow tunnel

Downhill(engine brakes used)

Animalscrossing

Merging traffic

Main line
Truck Lane

Approaching emergency vehicle

Lane restriction due to construction

6. Lesson on driving in bad condition
Falling object

Exit

Dense fog

Snowy condition

Users can experience the driving knowledge and skill by
driving over 5 km length road featuring 5 sections with bad driving
conditions.

TunnelRainy condition

Dense fog

Snowy condition

Oncoming two-wheel
vehicle’s crossing over

Drive ona dirt road

Turning corner ona snowy road

Passing neara pedestrian in the rain

Construction site
in the rain

Drive on thewater-covered road

Rainy condition

Filling Station (Service Station)
Parking

Pedestrians’running out

Crossing with vehicles exiting

Optional Scenarios

7. Lesson on identifying violations
Examines the responses to cyclists rushing out, pedestrians
and stopping vehicles at an intersection
Collision with a stopping
vehicleCollision with a bicycle

Collision with a pedestrian

Replay Function
The driving situation can be reviewd from the various
kinds of viewpoints. The viewpoints can also bechanged to adjust the direction and zoom in.
Driver's view

View from the back of the vehicle

Satellite view

View from oncoming vehicle

8. Lesson on night-time visibility
Experience night-time driving using headlights.
Pedestrian in light-coloredclothing (low beam)Pedestrian in dark-coloredclothing (low beam)

Road works

Pedestrian in light-coloredclothing (high beam)Pedestrian in dark-coloredclothing (high beam)Pedestrian in dark-coloredclothing (high beam)

Diagnosis and data collection program
Diagnosis program
Training result

Results are produced from the datacollected during the driving lessons.
Replay training function

Data collection program
Data from all the participants iscollected for calculation of aggregatesand statistics.

By using replay function of
UC-win/Road, it's possible to playand evaluate the driving record.

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Driving Simulator for seniors
Simulator basic system price
US$52,800～

Simulator to evaluate the driving ability for seniors and beginners
Science and Technology, Meijyo University involves the use of driving simulator toconfirm the decline in cognitive skills, and to assess and improve driving skills(from documents created in the Yamamoto / Nakano Laboratory in the Department ofInformation Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, Meijo University)

Simple Driving Simulator for Seniors
Training flow

Diagnostic function① Diagnostic Driving：Drivers finish driving on diagnostic mode (without
any advice). In case the accidents or problems occur, go to ②.
② Diagnosis：Analyze the results using the log and confirm theautomatic diagnostic results. In case of the management system via
master system, not only the diagnostic results but also information andelements used for diagnosis will be displayed (Displaying not only the
diagnostic results on the drivers' screen but also the data of subjects
can make the advice and explanation easier to understand.).
③ Training：Start over with advices following the diagnostic results.
Training flow

Measure and assesses driving behavior of senior drivers▼Accidents involving senior drivers are increasing. Degradation of driving skill (vision function and cognitive skill in particular) among seniors andthem not being aware of it are the main causes.
▼Objective of this research is to develop a method and system for assessing driving skill from the driving behavior of senior drivers.
▼A method of assessing driving skill based on the overall score given to the driver’s visual function and cognitive skill, both of which aremeasured, will be developed.

Analysis on traffic accidents involving senior drivers

Simulator for Driving skill measurement

・More accidents tend to occur at or near an intersection
・Low decentralized attention capacity

Missing signs
・cognitive skill
・Attention capacity

・Measures driving behavior of driver under realistic driving condition.
・Quantitative assessment of driving skill (vision and cognitive skill) bymeasuring driver behavior.

Collision at an intersection
・Attention/judgment capacity
・Reduced effective field of view
View angle : 120°

Training method

Microphone

・Revitalizing prefrontal cortex→This part of brain relates to attention
capacity and the ability to take right actions
・Revitalizing parietal lobe→This part of brain relates to exercise and visual
information (processing spatial information).

Counting
Inverted maps
Stroop effect(revitalization of prefrontal cortex) (revitalization of parietal lobe) (revitalization of prefrontal cortex)

Driver stress: Low(Pedestrian only)

Driver stress: Medium(On-coming car only)

Driver stress: High
(Pedestrian + on-coming traffic)

Validation experiment on the effectiveness of training

2. Measuring method
Leading vehicle stops suddenly.
emergency
stop

Pedestrian/car crossing suddenly

1.2
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0.0

Apply brake

Building

Building

Apply brake
Simple reaction time

Release accelerator

Simple reaction time

Forced tosudden crossing

Forced tostop suddenly

vehicleBefore training
After training

2.5

Building

Building

A

B

C

D

E

Leading vehicle stops suddenly

vehicle

2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0.0

2.5
Simple reaction time/sec

Leading
vehicleBefore training
After training

1.4

Suddencrossing

Release accelerator

Building

After training, simple reaction timedecreased and the variation in simple
reaction time among subjects evened
out.

Simple reaction time/sec

Building

3．Experimental result(Leading vehicle / sudden crossing)

Simple reaction time/sec

1．Experiment method
・Assess degree of improvement of driving skill (simple reaction time) by
the looking at the difference in score before and after the training.
・Subjects: 15 seniors aged 65 and over・Training period: Approx. 5minutes
・Measuring period: Approx. 5 minutes before and after training

A

B

C

D

Pedestrian crossing out of the blue

E

Before training
After training

2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0.0

A

B

C

D

E

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Method of measuring/assessing driving skill
Method of measuring visual function (effective field of view)
・Displays visual target within the driving scene
・Assess the percentage of visual target recognized(No. of targets recognized / No. of targets missed)
・Field of view can be measured using 3 LCD displays that provide peripheral
view.
Visual Target

A method of measuring cognitive skill
・Assessment based on Time to Collision (TTC) with on-coming car when making
a right turn・Judgment line drawn based on technical index on automatic break stipulated by
the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
・4 stress levels are established based on the speed of on-coming car (40km/h &60km/h) and presence /absence of pedestrian
Safe

A衝突判断ライン：0.6sec
safe maneuver is
0.6secrequired once
this line is crossed

0.5
0.0

On-coming vehicle
travelling 60km/h

On-coming vehicle
travelling 60km/h and a pedestrianCalculation greade of TTC（）
Distribution of grades
%

70
60

57

54

50
40

29

30

31

20

14

10
0

15

8

Safe
（7～8 points）

Normal（5～6 points）

00

Warning（3～4 points）

Dangerous（0～2 points）

0

0

Young drivers
Senior drivers（60’s）
Senior drivers（70’s）

20

80

Calculation greade of the effective visual field
Young drivers
Senior drivers（60’s）
Senior drivers（70’s）

100
80
60

60
40

20

20

20

0

0

0

20
0

Safe

Safe： Total 7～8 points
Normal： Total 5～6 points
Warning： Total 3～4 points
Dangerous： Total 0～2 points

Young drivers
Senior drivers（60’s）
Senior drivers（70’s）

80

40

100

Normal00Warning00Dangerous

driving skill assessment, a majority of drivers in
Comprehensive evaluation Afterthe 70s were classified as those that need “Attention”.

valuation standard
100 9290

60

120

Driving ability is going downwith age（TTC decreases）

TTC

results ofeﬀectivevisual ﬁeld

results

Safe

NormalWarning Dangerous

Safe

Perfect
優良

安全
Safe

普通
NormalWarning
注意NormalSafe
安全Warning
注意Normal普通

Warning注意

普通Warning Normal

注意Warning

注意Dangerous
危険
Warning

Dangerous Warning
注意

注意
Dangerous
危険
Dangerous
危険
Warning

100
100
86
86
8080
0 0
6060
5656 0 033330 0 14
4040
0 0
14
45
45
00
2020
2222
0 0 0 0young
若年者

成績分布（％）

Cross
衝突可能性判断ライン：1.4sec
this line and you may get hit： 1.4sec

1.0

80

Distribution of grades(%)

TTC(sec)

Safe driving：1.4≦TTC （2 points）
Warning driving：
0.6 sec ≦TTC＜1.4 sec（1point）
Collision：TTC＜0.6 sec（0 point）

2.0

Effective visual field

100

valuation standard

80％ or more：more than 60％ and less than 80%：normal
more than 40％ and less than 60％：worning 40％ or less： dangerous（）
Distribution of grades%

valuation standard
for turning right

Young drivers
Senior drivers (safe)
Senior drivers (dangerous)

2.5

1.5

Subjects：
12 young people
10 senior people（）
Rate of detection%

・Revitalizing prefrontal cortex→This part of brain relates toattention capacity and the ability to take right actions
・Revitalizing parietal lobe→This part of brain relates to exercise
and visual information (processing spatial information).

3.0

Collision

Measured results of effective visual field

TTC results

TTC with on-coming car when making a right turn

Dangerous

33
Dangerous
危険0 0 1111 33
senior
高齢者（60Warning
注意(60’s)
普通
Normal
高齢者（70代）
seniour
安全Safe(70’s)
Perfect

A method of detecting a decline in driver’s cognitive skill
As Japan becomes an aged society, the percentage of senior drivers and those with dementia is increasing, and renewing seniors’driver’s license is
becoming an issue. A technique of detecting a decline in driver’s cognitive skill based on his/her driving behavior while he/she is experiencing thedriving simulator was developed.

Tests to assess driver’s cognitive skill and signs of low cognitive skill
1．Driver is distracted when someone talks to him/her①Degree to which the steering wheel wobbles is measured②Degree to which the steering wheel wobbles while theAngular displacementof steering wheel
is found from themeasured data
Right rotation is positive,
left rotation negative－

Compute themaximum
value of vehicle’s
angular velocity
Measured data
sampling rate is
30fps

＋

Measure the degree to which steering
wheel wobbles right after driver hears
an automated voice guidance andwhile he is passing through intersection.

2．Field of view decreases whilst driving (especially when there are
multiple visual targets)③Driver is asked to give the number of visual targets he perceived as
he/she approaches the intersection (measure effective field of view)
Visual Target

Degree to which steering
wheel wobbles while
he/she ispassing through anintersection
is measured
while car is on thissection of theintersection.

Degree to which steering wheel
wobbles after he/she hears
automated voice is measured
while the car ison thissectionof the road,
Play automatedvoice guidance

Driving environment of the driving simulator: Before an intersection

4．2 visual targets (left picture) are displayed near eachof the 4 intersection.
Percentage ofperceived visual =targets

3．Car tends to get in the way of pedestrian more often④Time taken to react to pedestrian crossing out of the blue: (b-a)
a：Time of day when the pedestrian crosses out of the blue
b：Time of day when driver releases accelerator and steps on brake

Evaluation results

Suclects：8 senior people（older than 65）,7young people（20’ｓ）

Out of 8 seniors → 4 were normal, 4 were diagnosed with AACD
※AACD (Aging-associated Cognitive Decline):
Decline in cognitive skill due to age (those at risk of dementia)

Each subjects were classified
into the following categories
based on the result of the Five
Cog. Exam
Evaluation via
driving simulator
Hierarchic clustering
based on the Wardmethod that uses theabove 4 test results.
（Tree diagram withhierarchic clustering）

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Seniors that may besuffering from AACD

healthyseniors

young
people4440Older A
Older B
Older C
Older D
Older E
Older F
Older G
Older H
Young A
Young B
Young C
Young D
Young E
Young F
Young G

Total number of visual targets(4 intersections x 2)

（From “Guideline to driving behavior of drivers with dementia” written by Manabu Ikeda of Kumamoto University）

Evaluation method
Medical diagnosis (Five Cog. Examination)

Number of perceived visual targets

5Comparison between the result of medical diagnosis and the result of test
done using driving simulator. Subjects were classified into the following
categories: Seniors with AACD, healthy seniors, and young people.

Five Cog. Examination
Seniors（AACD） Seniors （healthy） Young people

Total distance10

Number ofpeople447Seniors（AACD）

3

3

0

0

Seniors （healthy）

3

1

2

0

Young people

9

0

2

7

A

A
A

N

N
A

N Y
N Y Y YY Y YClustering results

Five Cog. results●：Seniors with AACD●：healthy seniors●：young people

A：Seniors with AACD
N：healthy seniors
Y：young people

Test to detect a decline in cognitive skill by measuring driver’s behavior,a test conceived from this research, proved to be effective.

8DOF Traﬃc Safety Simulator
The high performance large-scale Driving Simulator
8DOF Traffic Safety Simulator is the high performance large-scale Driving Simulator based on
FORUM 8's Real-Time Interactive 3D Virtual Reality Simulation & Modeling Software
UC-win/Road. This was planned and built for the Research Institute of the Highway Ministry ofTransport in China (RIOH) to be used in their traffic and safety research work in accordancewith their detailed specification. In January 2009, FORUM8 received the order for customized
development of this Driving Simulator an international tender and in February 2014, the Final
Acceptance Test was complete, marking the completion of the entire project.

Image of the total system
The accompanying photograph shows the 8 degrees of freedom vehicle simulator which is based on a 6 degrees of freedom motion
platform plus Yaw and X tables.
This system allows the user to be immersed in an extremely realistic environment, as similar to the real world as technicallypossible by utilizing a 360 degree view projection system within the dome. This was made possible via the UC-win/Road cluster
system (UC-win/Road is a real-time interactive 3D VR simulation & modelling software) along with the use of appropriate soundequipment and vibration devices etc.
The vehicle and truck cabin, which can be quickly and easily exchanged if needed, are set within a dome structure, along with theadvanced management system including CCD camera, image monitor and recording
system etc.
The traffic simulator and vehicle motion models consist of the most advanced
system for measuring driver behaviour data, including eye-tracking
etc., and are directly linked to UC-win/Road, which all leads tofurther advances within driver safety research.

Equipment RoomOperating Room

Step to OP Room

Motion Platform/Dom

Main Power Box

Main Gate

Traffic Flow Simulator

Vehicle Motion Simulator

Expected outcome and functions
Function designed for driver behavior research
Having the ability to reproduce the driver's driving sensation accurately, thesimulator enables the users to conduct driving behavior research to evaluate awhole host of 'human factors' which may affect road traffic system.
・Measuring and analyzing a driver's psychological characteristics andconducting research based on the results (lane change, acceleration /deceleration, turning, etc.)
・Researching the driving behavior of individuals divided into age groups(youth/adults/seniors, etc.)
・A function for researching the effects on traffic safety due to a variety ofdriver distractions (mobile phone, radio, etc.)
・The effect on traffic safety due to tiredness
・A function for researching the influence of alcohol, disease and drugs on
traffic safety, and impaired driving behavior
Road traffic safety research functions
This simulator possesses road traffic safety research functions useful for
research based on the status and design of the individual ‘road’ within theroad traffic system.
・A function for road safety assessment at the design stage
・A function for road safety assessment at the management andmaintenance stage・Researching the technology for maintaining drivers' safety when they are
traveling in special sections of the road (long downhill road, tunnels, sharp
curves, intersections, etc.)
・A function that enables detailed research into driving safety underchanging road conditions including lighting, induction, and visibility
・VR optimization design function for road landscape and traffic facility
installation
・A function that enables detailed research on technology for maintaining
road safety under conditions in which multiple drivers are operating within
the same transport network

Traffic safety research under special environmental circumstancesThis simulator enables the user to investigate the effects and subsequent
driving actions under a range of different environmental conditions.
・A function for traffic safety research under bad weather conditions(fog, ice and snow, high and low temperature, snowstorm, wind, etc.).
・A function for traffic safety and emergency and security countermeasureresearch under extreme traffic conditions(traffic accidents, abnormal traffic incidents, etc.).
Other Functions
As the FORUM 8 Driving Simulator can faithfully reproduce the real driving
sensation it has many other applications in driving behavior research.
・A function for reviewing traffic safety criteria and rules; the function also
includes various other related technical features.
・A function that enables the validation of the latest in-vehicle ITS systems
・A function that reproduces traffic accidents and judicial test function.

DOME
Order Made Dome Structure and FRP
ScreenThe dome is composed of 8 sheets offlange type FRP panels. FRP is a hard
and light material that covers thevehicle cabin whilst also functioning
as a screen for the projection system.

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System Configuration
Driving Simulator
Driver mock-up

Driver Behavior (human)

Eye Tracking System
Visualization of vehicle dynamics environment⇒Can evaluate a whole host of 'human factors'
which may affect road traffic system basedon experiment / measure human response.

Host Computer

Traffic Flow Simulator（PTV Vissim）
Simulationof ITS Signal

Vehicle Motion Simulator（CarSim/TruckSim）

ITS

Reproduction of real roads and virtual test courses
within the 3D virtual environment.
⇒Accidents and traffic congestion can be reproduced

Reproduction of vehicle dynamics⇒Various types of vehicle can be simulated

Cluster Computer System
The Cluster Computer System is composed of 1 master PC forcontrol and another 8 PCs for display. Each channel is renderedusing its dedicated display PC, and 8 display PCs are synchronizedusing the master PC, allowing the projection of a video to the
360°doam-shaped screen.

Cluster configuration

Rendering 90％
Calculation 10％

VR control system
Rendering 10％
Calculation 90％

Projector

1GBits Network
COMPACT UTM

PC

Ethernet

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X number ofdisplaymachines

8DOF Traﬃc Safety Simulator

Multi Projector System (8 units)
Barco SIM5R Projector
The multi-projector system within this high-performance simulator iscomposed of 8 individual projectors. Using edge blending technology, thesystem provides a 360°simulation environment for the driven vehicle. The
direction and angle of the projectors was determined after simulation
verification by an expert consultant. The projector system is structured in a
way that does not obstruct the driver's view.

Round Truss Frame

8×Barco Sim5W
8×Mount Bracket

8×FRP Screen

Round Truss Frame▲Barco SIM5R Projector

Real Car Cabin (Honda Accord)
The simulator incorporates the real cabin of a Honda Accord. The
engine was removed to be replaced with equipment such as theelectronic control system and acoustic PC. A PC power and aconnection terminal for Internet connection has been placed inside
the cabin. The original vehicle’s steering wheel and accelerator /brake pedals are used to help achieve the real driving sensation.

Cabin（Accord）

Vibration Frame
Vibration actuator

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UC-win/Road - 3D VR Simulation software Driving Simulator

Eye tracking Systemface LAB is a product developed by Seeing Machines Inc., a spin-off company of the Australian
National University (ANU). This system measures the motion of the face based on informationfrom two video cameras that automatically track the person's face in real time. This software
captures the facial features 3 dimensionally from an image, extracts the facial features andtracks these features. When a facial feature changes on the screen, it will keep tracking evenwhen the head rolls fast or when part of the image of the face on the screen is distorted, bychoosing a new feature dynamically. The output data is; eye movement, position of the head,rotation, tightness of the eyelid, movement of eyebrows and lips and the size of the pupil(pupillometer). A person’s face naturally tells you a great deal about their mental state. By
using this system we can measure a person's intentions and the degree of attention fromexamining the person's countenance.

Mr.Yamanaka

Standard VR Model（UC-win/Road）
In addition to the ability to create VR models for driving simulation,
UC-win/Road is equipped with the following 4 standard model types. All ofthem are real time VR models that can make effective use of the features ofthe driving simulator modeled from real roads. It provides a flexible driving
environment by means of the scenario function, environment switching
function and the switching of cabin and motion model.

52■Urban Road VR Data

■Highway VR Data

As part of the project we reproduced the urban area road network of theChinese capital city having the "No. 3 loop line" of Beijing city as the center.
Modeling all lines' road signs, marked lines (Chinese GB5768-2009 criterion
correspondence) and guide plates, and placed them in accordance with local
video coverage. Dozens of wide roads with widths of more than 4 lanes on one
side and "solid cross – bridges" which are intersections of radiation path andloop line have been created, faithfully reproducing the road infrastructure,railroads and buildings. In addition to the landmark buildings, such as thevenue of the 2008 Olympic the "bird's nest", the 3D city model realistically
reproduces Beijing’s urban loop line network and the overall sense of urban
space.

An actual VR model of national road G110 was created. The conventionalcommon national road with two-way two-lane has been extended to 2
one-way two-lane roads, separated from each other but running in parallel.
The data creation was based on the design diagram of the extended roadunder construction. This model realistically reproduced the scene common toroad construction sites in which passing vehicles are mainly large trucks.
There are also various special environmental conditions built in such as rain
and snow. Even a frozen road surface can be experienced from the driver's
perspective in the driving scenario. The VR data has been designed to provide
the optimum driving environment, allowing faithful reproduction of the vehicle
behavior and driving sensation.

■Mountain Road VR Data

■Infinite Loop Road Data

This is a VR environment reproducing part of the national road G109. It has
been designed to faithfully reproduce the road structure to provide a realistic
feeling of acceleration and centrifugal force to the driver, especially when thevehicle passes a curve of a different radius. The continuous curve in the VR
space was created based on a video recording of the real road. The whole 3D
environment was created based on the on-the-ground research photos suchas those depicting the gutter structure of the road cross section, drainage
ditches and the texture of the cut earth.

This VR environment was produced to research ‘fatigue driving’ in which thedriver keeps driving indefinitely using the newly developed "traffic connection"function. A typical Chinese cross-section is applied for the road structure andfor the traffic flow of vehicles, road information was obtained from actual
on-the-ground research which faithfully reproduces the traffic flow.

Human-Vehicle-Traﬃc Flow Interoperable Driving Simulation
System for Interactive Information Exchange
Driving Simulator with 6 Degrees Of Freedom 0.7G motion platform for highly sophisticated research purposes.
FORUM8 delivered research-purpose driving simulator referred to as “Human-Vehicle-Traffic Flow
Interoperable Driving Simulation System for Interactive Information Exchange” to Kyushu
University Graduate School of Integrated Frontier Sciences on March 22, 2012. The driving
simulator will become the driving force for educational research activity on the next generation
information/control devices in vehicles.

Trafﬁc ﬂow simulator(C)1997-2011
TSS-Transport Simulation Systems
By linking the driving simulator, traffic
flow simulator, vehicle dynamics
simulator, HILS/ECU emulator, and eye
tracking system by integrating them all
into UC-win/Road, the simulation
function has been enhanced.

Vehicle movement simulator

HILS▲Human-Vehicle-Traffic Flow Interoperable
Driving Simulation System for Interactive
Information Exchange

Device measuring sight lines

Expected impact and the features of the driving simulator【Impacts】The linkage of the driving simulator, traffic flow simulator, vehicle dynamics simulator, and HILS/ECU emulator willin effect promote the educational research activity on the next generation information/control devices in vehicles.
Providing an experimental environment
for in-vehicle system under development,
it canReproduce virtual test courses andactual roads via simulator

Reproduce virtual test car
via driving simulator

・Vehicle experiment too dangerous to perform on real test course (replaying accidents /traffic congestion) can be done within the safe confines of the simulator.
・In-vehicle system experiments can be done efficiently through test course【Applicable in a various
important disciplines】
・Driving Assistance System
・Electric Power Train Motor/
Battery system / Inverter
・Next generation car navigation

・ITS Contents
・Model-based development of
ECU embedded
hardware/software
・Control signals

・Predict the effect oftraffic infrastructure
・Accident analysis
・Driver characteristics
analysis

Research-purpose Driving Simulator has been delivered to Kyushu University.
This driving simulation system was realized by linking the driving simulator, traffic flow
simulator, vehicle dynamics simulator, H I L S/ E C U simulator, and eye tracking system
and integrating them all into UC-win/Road. On May 13, 2012, the driving simulator was
exhibited to the public for the first time since its delivery as one of the highlights of“Kyushu University Festival”held on Ito campus to commemorate the university’s 100th
anniversary. 106 people, many of them families, lined up to test drive the state-of-the-art
simulator.
The virtual test course is a 2 minute run that starts from a point in Taihaku-doori - a mainstreet that runs across Fukuoka city - near FORUM8’s Fukuoka Business Office and ends at
Hakata station. Test drivers got very excited during the course of their drive as many ofthem acclaimed the driving simulator’s cutting-edge technology by giving comments like
“I’m really impressed with its ability to visualize so many aspects of the real world withhigh degree of realism. The image I’m seeing on screen is very pretty.”FORUM8 delivered
another research-oriented driving simulator (6DOF 5 Channel) on March 2012 to Faculty ofEngineering, Kyoto University Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University.

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HILS（Hardware in the Loop Simulation）■LABCAR HiL test system

It is a real time test system for a compact on-board ECU. By carrying out a simulation which is necessary for the action of the ECU using a model composed of a driver,vehicle, and a driving environment, a test of control and diagnostic function of ECU
can be conducted smoothly in the laboratory.
It is composed of simulation model, software, hardware, test automation function,and time synchronized ECU access, etc., and it has become a system architecturethat is module structured and open oriented.

■Cooperation image of UC-win/Road and HILSCAN/USBUDP

By taking out driving operation (accelerator, brake, and steering
operation) from the driving simulator and environmental conditions(elevation difference of the road surface and friction coefficient,etc.) from UC-win/Road, analyzing dynamic behavior in the vehicle
dynamics of the HILS side, and feedback on the behavior of thehost vehicle, it represents a realistic VR driving in UC-win/Road.
The communication between the two is done by UDP or TCP/IP.

LABCAR System component
Composition of HiL system

Calculation

Model

Operation
SoftwareSimulation target

SoftwareOperationINCA

OPERATORAUTOMATION

Signal I/O

Hardware

RTPC

Connector/
Breakout box

Electrical error
Simulation

ES590
ES600
Breakout box (Externalmeasurement equipment)
ECU connector box

LABCAR Software

Interface

The other ETAS software

ECU

High speed ECU
Interface
ETK①Simulation target③Connector breakout box

A component to be the core of the test system. A dynamic
simulation of physical control process is also possible.

Supports ECU signal system 300ch and large current system
50ch. Furthermore, various connectors for accessing externalmeasurement equipment, actual physical component, andexternal experimental system are equipped.

②Hardware (Signal I/O)
It is composed of product groups such as module structured VME
hardware, error/load simulation, adaptation module, and breakout
panel. Various VME cards for standard application for vehicle canbe used, and a variety of I/O cards (analog I/O, PWM, rotationsynchronization signal generation, etc.) for signal generation andmeasurement are available.

④Operating Software
It is a component to be the base of all LABCAR applications. It
possesses various functions such as control of the experimental
environment, management of the experimental data, virtual
measurement, and connector of the C code model part.

■ECU emulator
The Ethernet based interface ETK/XETK, developed by ETAS, can access directly to the control
variable and the parameter, and it has become real time supportable. By the dedicated power supply
independent from the ECU, preparation of a cold start test without energizing the ECU is possible.
Installation inside the ECU for mass production is possible due to the compact shape, and it
possesses a wide range of durable temperature and an excellent seismic resistance specialized forthe use in a harsh in-vehicle environment.

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Customization System
Train simulator (train traveling simulator)
Train Simulator for R&D, Education & Training, PR & Exhibition●It has various applications
For research and development of cars and human engineering, foreducating or training crews, for exbition in museums and train expo, train
driving game and so on.

Front display

Left display●From large one to small one
From entire cab including real scale crews' room, wide screen, and motion
platform, to simplified version having only part of driver's console and PC
screen for displaying.
●Handling to both CG image and video image
Depending on the situation, you can use CG which has high degree of
freedom or video footage which excel in reality.
●Generation of simulated situation which gives you a realistic feeling
Generation of simulated vision with high quality image and high drawing
speed, sound produced by multichannel and multispeaker, motion platformgiving the real feeling of acceleration and deceleration.

Startbutton●Simultaneous driving feature
Multiple trains/cars can be driven within the same environment,
reproducing an even more realistic traffic condition.

Cab

Speaker

Simulator for Train Driver

CG image

Simulator for conductor
Modeled driver's cab,Modeled motion platform

Modeled driver's cab
gauge
indicator
Simulated visionindicator lamps（stimulates vision） （Vision information）
Simulated Sound（stimulates senseof hearing）▲High driving freedom degree CG

Actual image▲The best video image for museum and train exhibition

alarm（hearing
information）

gauge
indicator

leverswitchswitch（information onsense of touch）（information onsense of touch）

Simulated visionindicator lamps（Vision information） （stimulates vision）
alarm（hearing
information）

Simulated Sound（stimulates senseof hearing）

Motion platform（stimulates vestibularsensation, sense of pressure, kinaesthesia）

Motion platform（stimulates vestibularsensation, sense of pressure, kinaesthesia）

calculation processing unit

calculation processing unit

car dynamics method、electronic logic
circuits, Air logic circuits, signaling andsafety systems, data, track data,
calculation of simulated vision,
generate sound effect, calculation of motion

car dynamics method、electronic logic
circuits, Air logic circuits, signaling andsafety systems, data, track data,
calculation of simulated vision,
generate sound effect, calculation of motion

Environmental condition,
Training items, etc

Travel situation,
training situation, etc.

Environmental condition,
Training items, etc

Travel situation,
training situation, etc.

Instructor's table

Simulator for train driver

Projector

Lateral image

ITV monitor

Projector

ScreenScreen▲Compact Driving Simulator

Control device

Motion platform

Simulated platform

Instructor's table▲6K Multi Cluster Digital Signage System(Multi simultaneous driving is supported.)

Simulator for training conductor(Simple simulator for training train driver)

Large scale train simulator (image)55

Unique system construction using high quality VR

Train signal visibility system Customization from Japan Railway Construction, Transport and Technology Agency, delivered in 2010.
Visibility system for various kinds of facilities
for train railway using 3DVR function of UC-win/Road●Visibility system for various kinds of facilities for train railway using 3DVR function of
UC-win/Road●The following basic items can be input as facilities which are related to visibility
Tunnel / cut earth / bridge over railway / sound barrier / lower way truss / platform /power pole

▲Positioning▲Automatic stop

ExcelVBA

UC-win/Road andplug-in program▲Visibility check when passing by an oncoming train▲Top menu

NG▲Input the linear information

Adjusting traffic
lights and signs

10th 3D･VR Simulation Contest

System for checking the position where equipments are installed
Japan Railway Construction, Transport and Technology Agency

Input of basic
condition

Drawing file
（CSV）

Drawing andattribute display

UC-win/Road
image file

Judgmentof visibility?

LandXML fileOK
Output ofadjusted result

Adjusted
result file

System Flow

Features on railways
Parametric 3D modelingRailroad alignment / Railroad track

Driving curve featureSign, stairway, escalator, fence by parametric input
can be generated. In case of stairway, the width,height, number of bars and texture can be assigned.

Ability to draw the centerline for railway surveying
and the centerline of structure for construction
surveying, transition curves and vertical curves, cantof a railway track, railroad switch. Trains can bemade to travel over multiple tracks.
Transition Curves: Clothoid, Cubic parabola,
Sine half wave length curve
Vertical Curves: Secondary parabola, circular curves

・Continuously graphs the position of the travelingtrain, velocity, and time.
・Timetable with efficient schedule can be generated.
Time curve (pink) : The longitudinal axis is time andhorizontal axis is distance. Train simulator via
UC-win/Road records and draw the velocity and time withrespect to each 5m going ahead.
Velocity curve (blue) : The longitudinal axis is velocity andhorizontal axis is distance. The ideal velocity curve
between stations is displayed in yellow.
Stopping position
at a station▲Electric bulletin board▲Expressionof railroad switch▲Ability to confirm
visibility of traffic lights

Ideal velocity curve

Velocity curveTime curve▲Escalator / stairs▲Simulation image

wheel simulator

Up&Coming Vol. 91 Collaboration news introduction

The VR environment of UC-win/Road is used for the video
display part of the wheelchair simulator which is the researchdevelopment result of Professor Jun Kurata, Kansai
University Science and Technology Department.
The model of speed and road surface resistance are used asa movement model (dynamics) of a wheelchair.
UC-win/Road is utilized for the display portion. Furthermore,whether it can move inside of VR space is verified by reading
the data of the actual measurement from a wheelchairsimulator to UC-win/Road. The system that by acknolegement of danger in accident when wheelchair is used, further
safety can be utilized in consideration of the individual gradeand part of handicap.
Monitor (For backward)

Hard composition
Wheel
chair

Scre

en
Scre

１

▲Wheel chair example by UC-win/Road MD3 character

Torque sensor or
speed sensor

en3

Screen2Analogcable

Analog board

PC

Computational sequence of data

Projector×3
USB

Desktop PC
SLI Configuration support▲Wheel chair simulator construction image

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Torque sensor
Mesuredfigureconversion
from torqueto speed

A position anddirection
are detected

Movementin
VR space▲Configlation diagram and flow of cooperation partwith wheel chair simulator hardware▲FORUM8 hosted "Simulation System Session" at aworkshop of The Japan Society of MechanicalEngineers on September 11, 2012 and AssociateProf. Kurata gave his lecture titled "Development
and use of wheel simulation system".

Unique system construction using high quality VR

Customization System
Bicycle simulator

Up&Coming Vol.91 User Introduction

In “traffic team instructed by ” Professor Hideo Yamanaka, (Engineering Department
urban design laboratry) of Tokushima University Graduate school Technology andSocio- Science Research Dvelopment, the Bicycle’s simulator based on UC-win/Road
is adopted for the development of bycycle's information display technology suitablefor visual characteristics of users. It is possible to clarify the expected angle by thedifferences of the size of various signs and the posting interval or the influencewhich viewing time gives to visibility and to acquire the knowledge used as thestandard of the information presentation suitable for the environment of bicycle use.
Moreover, it is possible to build various experimental conditions as well as an eye
mark recorder and a head posture sensor. By introduction of experimental systemusing drive simulator, upon clarifying a bicycle user's visual characteristic, it isutilizable for development and examination of an effective mark set in guidance andcontrol of a bicycle for production of a road.

▲The experiment using
bicycle simulator▲Awarded for Technology Prizein FORUM8 Design Festival 2011

●Proposal for road mark in colors●The effect of road mark in colors●Experiment for visibility evaluation,
size and placement of road markBy the material of informationtransmit WG “Research related toroad space construction
technology considered tointermediate gear green mode likebicycle etc.” which is a joint
research with Ministry of Land andTokushima University Graduate
school Technology and SocioScience Research Dvelopment(Engineering Department urban
design laboratry)▲Example of signs for which the validation check are conducted by bicycle simulator.

Bicycle simulator configuration image
Projector

USB

ScreenExaminee headeye mark EMR-9
3 axis posture sensor

RS-232C

UC-win/Road
Logging system

USB

USB

Controller
GameContoler

BicycleSteering handle sensor,
brake sensor, Cadence sensor,
Synchronization event input

AnalogUC-win/Road Bicycle Simulator cycleStreet series City Edition

Up&Coming Vol.103 Collaboration news introduction

A virtual cycling system that allows you to feel as if you're cycling on the street,with sense of reality given by CG during the training on an exercise bike that tends to be dull.
UC-win/Road was used to add more strength and value tothe virtual cycling system "Cycle Street Series City Edition"(Developer: FLOVEL CO., LTD.). To produce this system, theoriginally developed speed sensor is incorporated into acommercial exercise bike, and a DLL (dynamic link library)
to read the rotation rate from it is connected. It is linked
with a three-screen panorama display with VR CG createdwith UC-win/Road. The course of the system for exhibition,
going around Shibuya Station, was built with the data
created by FORUM8. When a visitor pedals the exercise
bike, CG moves according the speed. It realizes mechanism
to have one do exercises while enjoying urban cycling as if
it were a game.

Try this new aero bike to enjoy cycling through arealistic CG streets. As an option, you cancustomize the town into a real one from the realworld to add even more excitement to yourexercise.

Available also as a treadmill

Single monitor system alsoavailable *Option■Price

US$ 12,800

UC-win/Road Driving Sim
cycleStreet plug-in

US$ 1,000

cycleStreet hardware

US$ 3,000

Virtual Cycling System

US$ 2,800

PC / monitor
Total

US$ 19,600

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Ship Handling Simulator■Case example of developing ship handling simulator

Ship handling simulator with virtual reality▼Reference price

Ship handling simulator consists of a variety of 3D/VR space expression with
UC-win/Road. It allows easy representation of a high accurate VR space in easy
method, and the construction of simulator for a variety of applications using
scenarios/event functions and motion platform techniques. This is not only forthe training of sailors or students but also for the investigation of the harborenvironment landscape with thesimulation of its facilities.

Details

Projector x 3, Edge blending
Projector x 6, Edge blending additional
hardware, Screen
Normal +Projector x 3, Edge blending
Motion platform 2 axis motion platform

Reference price※
US$75,500
US$128,900
US$238,000（※Total reference cost above including system development cost,
not including the cost for PC, projector amd cockpit.）

Related plug-in option■ Motion plat form
■ Micro simulation player ■ Scenario■ Communication ■ Log output■ SDK (Software Development Kit)
Example of configulationof 3D stereo ship simulator

The hardware can be customized based on your budget and purpose.

Type nameNormal
3D stereo

Demo Simulator Description■Simplified simulator (UC-win/Road not included)■Compact type for exhibition/demonstration■Start/Stop button■Handle, accelerator, brake installed■Example 1 Normal■Example 2

plane screen

3D stereo■example 3 Normal + Motion platform

plane screen

plane screen

Projector

Projector
Cockpit■Example of configulation of 3D stereo ship simulator

Projector

Cockpit

2 axis motion
platform▼Kobe port

▼Yokohama port

Reference price of Kobe Port：US$ 26,000

Reference price of Yokohama Port ： US$ 19,000

Cockpit

In anticipation of automatic construction

Man-machine interface Man-machine interface
Joint research with "Japan Construction Method and Machinery
Research Institute Public Works Research Institute"(A study of informative construction by mechanization construction, 2007)

UC-win/Road has been mounted as a interface in operation side so that it can check current
process and operating instructions in real time in 3D VR. We have also developed an operation
function and implemented it and we have been checking by filed experiment.
1) 3D information (Photo, screen) : It receives information from GPS, terrain laser scan,
video camera which are mounted in a machine and a PC system which controls them via
wireless LAN. The terrain data is displayed as 3D terrain data and the location and machine
performance information is reflected to a machinery model which is positioned in 3D VR
space as a movable model, so that it is capable to display their performance in real time.
2) Operating instruction in constructions steps : An operator indicates an order in eachstep through this interface so we studied and implemented the function which can switch
displays such as "Plane", "section" and "3D" to operate easily.
3) Cross-section screen display : It is available to display current terrain and planed terrain
line on cross-section which connects with the machine and excavated target so that we cancheck conditions of current terrain and planed terrain in real time.
4) Work quality check : It is capable to display planed figure and current figure whichmeasured by laser scan, plane mess in piles then check it by values of work quality basedon difference between current height and planed height and displaying gradationally.

International version Japanese/English/Chinese/Korean/French
Transfer operation

Check operation

Operate excavation

Check work quality

Case example of developing simulator system
Simplified DS■Matsuyama Office River and National Highway,
Shikoku Regional Development Bureau, MLIT
(Open House), 2005

■AMLUX Toyota Co., Ltd
TOYOTA AUTO SALON AMLUX TOKYO,2011■High Technology
Hall@TEPIA(Machine Industry
Memorial
Foundation),
2008■Construction Technical Pavilion(The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure andTransport Kanto ground Maintenance), 2007
■Prior to opening of Ohashi Junction
Metropolitan Expressway Co., Ltd. 200958

3D stereo DS■Hamagin Space
Science Center
Exhibition: 3D image
forum 2009

System development of 3D stereo view
3X2 polarizing stereo view DS system by UC-win/Road.
Silver cylindrical screen (R2400,165degree, AH1662)
Hanging stand Folder to hold polarizing filter

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FORUM8 Parking Solution
E-Parking allows the reservation of parking spaces via internet terminals such as Smart-phones etc. E-Parking
therefore solves the problem of searching for a parking space in busy urban areas whilst Parking Lot operators benefit
from increased efficiency. Route navigation will be conducted by VR-Cloud® for the reserved parking lot. It doesn't
need to prepare the information separately because the VR model including the parking is created. Moreover, the 2D
display and the display of text information will also be possible if required. ※1…Only the terminal with GPS is applied.
Civil engineering
design softwareseries

RoboCar®Auto parking

3D・VR

Checking for vehicle trajectory,
automatic design for parking lot

3D simulation by aligning
UC-win/Road and mapping information

Vehicle Trajectory Mapping System Ver.3 /Parking Drawing System

Checking for vehicle trajectory

VR-Cloud® Parking NAVI

Checking for design

Automatic parking
simulation via
positioning system
in augmented
reality

Searching vacant parking lots using
VR space and navigation system

Parking Lot operators

Database

Automatic parking system
by synchronizing VR modeland RoboCar®

Users of Parking Lot

２ Searching the vacant parking

Parkingdata baseGPS satellite

lot in the neighborhood
Sending the positional informationfrom mobile terminal

１ Acquisition of theinformation ofwhere the user is

Operatorof parking lot

３®

ServerInterlocking the acquired data
and VR model of the serverInternet

Clientwith GPS function
Mobile terminal

Users of parking lot

５ Checking the navigation to the reserved
parking lot on a mobile terminal

Parking lot VR Model

４ Route reservation

Sending the reservation
information interlocked with
the VR model to the users■Flow of parking reservation on VR-Cloud® Parking NAVI System
1 Main menu

2 Reservation
screen3 Navigation in progress

4 Parking position

5 Route check1. Select "Search parking lot" on a
top screen. Available parking lot
will be displayed on a list

2. information. Input
the required items andmake a eservation

3. After applying, start navigating to theparking lot. Direction to travel will be
displayed.

4. Confirm the parking
position and surrounding
situation.

5. Route can be check again.

Searching vacant parking lots using mobile terminal with GPS and navigation system "e-Parking"Development cooperation :Associate Prof. Kostas Terzidis(Harvard University, USA)eParking is a social network system which enables sellers and buyers to exchange information and trade their parking spots by accessing through asmart phone app, facilitating and optimizing street parking in the city. In future implementations, the system can be embedded into vehicles as partof their GPS navigation system.
1. Database construction : Registration of parking spots, client,purchase etc.
2. Customer registers and inputs personal, car, and financial information.
3. A customer (seller) can set a price and time.
4. Another customer (buyer) may look for the available spots.
5-7. The buyer sends a message to the seller to the final deal is made.
8. A purchase is made and money is transferred from the buyer to theseller.
9. Database resides on a server or cloud servers「E-parking Simulation」―Associate Prof. Kostas Terzidis, Harvard University
He focuses on the possibilities of the parking businessbased on the floating rate system using mobile device andGPS, and introduced the development of the simulation with
UC-win/Road to assess the viability of E-Parking

The buyer who wish tosell a parking spot
receives the informationand final deal is made.

3 The final deal is made.

2 Purchase of parking spots
Buyer who wish topurchase a parking spot
search for and select theappropriate spot andsend their information.

Customer registers theinformaion including
personal, car etc.
Database manages the
trading between thecustomer and buyer.

1 Selling parking spots

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Vehicle trajectory/
Parking lot CAD Automatic parking system
The vehicle trajectory drawing/ Parking design/ Automatic parking system

Proposal System

3DVR simulation is achieved by using the drawing information and by linking the creation of the trajectory
mapping and the creation and design of the parking lot with UC-win/Road. In addition, an automaticparking system is available through the synchronizing of the VR model and RoboCar®.

Vehicle trajectory drawing system Ver.3

Program Price：US$1,730

This allows the user to calculate and draw the trajectory of vehicles based on the
figurative theories of "Style of right angle turning trajectory drawing ofsemi-trailer and full-trailer (JASO Z006-92), Society of automotive engineers ofJAPAN, INC." etc. Driving simulation on visualized routes and existing routes anddrawing vehicle trajectory and detailed vehicle shape can be conducted efficiently.

Linkage with UC-win/Road
The trajectory can be represented in a 3D simulation bycreating OpenMicroSim file and then reading it by
UC-win/Road.

■ Parallel parking■The correspondence car type

■ Combination driving▲Setting of registration of
trajectory and vehicle▲Drawing check screen▲Trajectory check of a semi
trailer moving back
(Trajectory drawing for application)

Parking Drawing System

Program Price：US$1,430

This is a CAD system which designs parking lots based on the parking standards with the figurative theories of "Standard Parking
Regulations", "Road Design Standards" etc. (Drawing plan view). It allows the user to export the constructed parking drawing to CAD
data which can be used in our "Vehicle Trajectory Mapping System".

▲The arrangement of the parking boxes
after drawing circumference and route.

▲Setting the size of parking boxes▲Result of linkage with vehicle trajectory ▲Reading and visualizing the parking lot
drawing systemmodel in UC-win/Road.

UC-win/Road RoboCar® Auto parking plugin

Proposal System

This system allows for the automatic operation of a steering wheel at the time of parking based on the information from a camera or
ultrasonic sensor by linkage between UC-win/Road and RoboCar®. Parking can be conducted automatically by the driver simply pressing
the button outside the car.

Automatic Parking System by RoboCar®
■Synchronizing with the model of UC-win/Road the scene of automaticparking can be checked in VR.
■You can automatically park the RoboCar® into the specified parking spaceor do parallel parking■UC-win/Road easily enables the creation of a virtual parking lot.
■The view point can be changed so that the scene of automatic parking canbe verified from a variety of positions.
■Path searching and decision by AI: Artificial Intelligence-Route is corrected immediately when there is a gap in path
-Effective route is selected from the several route options available-It allows the user to avoid obstacles ‘en route’ and search a new routeat the same time.
AURELOαβγ

ｘｙｚ

Position Orientation■RoboCar®'s position and orientation is basedon AURELO (Augmented reality localization
system) and the parking objective point isbased on the parking map which has an
automatic parking system.
Development plan
■A control system will be added into
RoboCar®. In addition to obtaining informationfrom AURELO, (search the path and decide), a
more realistic automatic parking system will be
developed which will enable the user to search
for the parking space independently.

Automatic parking system▲The scene of parking can bechecked from any position.

Path planning
Control

RoboCar®

Parking map
UC-win/Road
3D parking model

Display

VR drawing system▲Overview of RoboCar® automatic parking system

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RoboCar®

▲Automatic parking scene checked on UC-win/RoadFORUM8 Robotics
Integrated car robotics platform and virtual reality

UC-win/Road for RoboCar®

"RoboCar®" is a registered trade mark of ZMP Inc.

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Fusion of car robotics platformand virtual reality

RoboCar® & RoboCar® SDK 2010：US$8,000
RoboCar® & RoboCar® SDK 2010 Professional Package：US$8,500
UC-win/Road for RoboCar® Plug-in Option：US$3,360■Combination of UC-win/Road and RoboCar®
In UC-win/Road, detailed representation of 3D space with a wide variety of
traffic situations and scenarios can be achieved, and users can drive in this 3D
space freely, and RoboCar® is a 1/10 scale model of real car that can be driven
around in physical reality. With the combination of these two products,
simulation in multiple
realities can be madepossible for tests thatcannot be carried out
in virtual reality.

■UC-win/Road for RoboCar®Ver.2 for AURELO
3D localization function with AR position-fixing system
・Incremental encoders mounted on each wheel and the main motor to estimate
the position and orientation of the RoboCar®.
・Laser Range finder, Infrared sensors and Stereo cameras to estimate the distanceto the closest obstacles and identify known patterns for autonomous navigation.
・Wireless LAN adapter to allow a remote access to the RoboCar® from a distant PC.
・Accelerometer, Gyro ・Temperature sensorsC■Proposal system■Various driving environments, interaction, and scenarios
Various driving environments including weather or road surface condition,interaction with oncoming vehicle and pedestrians, and the scenarios can be
set. The back driving is also supported.

Driving simulation with 6 axis motion sensor
The driving can be performed in UC-win/Road by using 6 axis motion sensor of
iPhone. The RoboCar®. can be operated by iPhone with the linkage to
UC-win/Road. The steering is operated by rotating iPhone, and the operationof acceleration and brake is performed by touching the buttons in the screen.
iPhoneUC-win/Road
Acceleration

AURELO System
RoboCar®

The functions including
the switch of travelingBrake
direction can be registered.

Mind&VR UC-win/Road for MindSet
Linkage of Mindset Unit which measures the brain activity with VR
Investigation on Handless Control

Application: F1 race

MindSet from NeuroSky is basically a Bluetooth headset with the ability tomeasure the brain activity (EEG). Three electrodes on the left ear
headphone and one electrode on the user's forehead allows the device torecord a the raw EEG signal characterizing the brain activity of the user. From
the analysis of the raw EEG signal, the components of the signal can beextracted (Alpha wave, Beta wave, Gamma wave, Delta Wave, Theta wave),as well as two parameters, the Meditation factor and the Attention factor.
The mediation factor increases when the user relaxes while the Attention
factor increases when the user focuses his mind on a specific thought.

Our first application using EEG based technology is a Formula 1 race. For thispurpose, we developed an interface that allows to read two MindSet units, inreal time (@60Hz) , with extraction of the Meditation and Attention factors.
The F1 race takes place on the Phoenix street circuit in Arizona, US. Theinterface was implemented as a server so the two players can race on
separate machines.The acceleration of the car is controlled by the Attention
parameter, the more the user can focus his thoughts, the faster the car ismoving. FORUM8 proposes the research system using biological informationof brain wave.

▲MindSet Unit
（Neurosky）▲“Brainwave Vizualizer”（Neurosky）▲Phoenix F1 Circuit▲Popular as the exhibition system
for its game element

AGUL AR.Drone
Remote farmland management project using AR.Drone customization system
AGUL is a system developed by customizing AR. Drone（Parrot） with a purpose of
agricultual support. AGUL confirms the growth situation of crops and pests andsupports the management of the farmland by collecting the information fromthe sky with a camera, temperature sensor and humidity sensor. Since thesurrounding image can be transmitted from the mounted camera in real time,
AGUL can avoid the obstacle and can be operated from the distant place such asa home.
■Communication with the frone is acheived via WiFi
■Since built-in computer controls the balance automatically■Confirming with a front camera and high-speed camera and recording thedetails with FLY-DV camera.
■GPS measures where the AR.Drone is.
■9DOF IMU confirms the directionof flying AR.Drone by measuring
the rate of acceleration, gyroand earth's magnetism.
■The distance sensor of infrared
ray avoids collision with obstacleby measuring the distance from the front.

GPS

2.4GHzTransceiver
9DOFIMU

The distance sensor
of infrared ray

front camera
high-speed
camerambed Computer
module▲AGUL customization

ultrasonic
altimeter

FLY-DVcamera▲Test flight of AGUL61

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Kinect™ Driving Simulator
Handless driving simulation
with infrared sensor

R

This system allows the operation of UC-win/Road by moving the arms as operating the steering in front ofKinect™. The positions of both arms which are detected by Kinect™ are converted into steering,
acceleration, braking of vehicle.

L●Neutral position
The operation of acceleration and braking is
performed based on the distance from Kinect™
to the arms. It can be operated by moving
backward and forward from the neutral position.

●Acceleration operation
It can be accelerated by moving thearms from the neutral position to
the front. The further you move thearms, the larger the acceleration
amount becomes.

●Braking operation
The braking operation is performedby moving the arms from theneutral position to the back. The
further you●Steering operation(Right-turning, Left-turning)
The steering can be operated sameas actual steering control.
It supports for both of rightturning and left-turning.

UC-win/Road Air Driving application
It allows a highly-detailed driving operation without any control devices.
Recognition of skeleton
The system is able to recognize the user from the distance information detected by an
infrared depth sensor and can distinguish human features. Moreover, it's calibrated
and the skeleton structure is recognized.
Detection of steering angle and steering direction
The right and left direction of the steering wheel and its steering angle are detected
as an analog value from the positional relationship between the user’s right fist andleft fist. How much the steering wheel is turned is indicated by a row of bars thatchange color from green to red. The bigger the steering angle, the more red the bar
will be.
Distinguishing accelerator from brake
This is detected as an analog value from the amount of pressure the driver exerts on
the accelerator pedal.
●Accelerator：The stack of bars will increasein the upward direction.
●Brake：The stackof bars
KinectTM
will increasein the downward
direction.
▲Infrared depth sensor▲Direct advance▲Right turn: As you steer to the right,
the red bars will increase in that direction.

Accelerator (small)

Brake(small)▲Pattern of infrared laser

Multi-Cluster digital signage system with infrared depth sensor
The interactive digital signage system uses a 6K display on multiscreens as well as the infrared depth sensor.
This system can be interactively operated by using the function of gestureinterface and motion capture. Xtion PRO is used for the infrared depth sensor.
The signage is operated interactively compared to the previous digital display.
We also provide this service and various products such as real time VR
simulation using the multi cluster system and UC-win/Road, CG rendering
using the supercomputer® etc.
Digital processing
Infrared depth
sensorKinect™ XtionPRO

Depth map
processing
Multi cluster
system6 screenscluster signage

User (Operation)▲6K Multi Cluster Digital Signage System(UC-win/Road Network Multi Driver function)

6K Multi Cluster Digital Signage System■Hardware

US$54,080■Software (UC-win/Road Advanced)

US$9,700■6 cluster (Cluster plug-in / client)

US$19,860■Setup cost

US$1,000

Fixed price

US$84,640

Total

US$81,300

Configuration of hardware : Ultra slim bezel with both ends 5.5mm, LED backlight, 1920 x 1080 / 720cd, a set of stand, delivery costs (in Japan)*VR model customizing and the additional system including AirDriving are
separately sold.
▲6K Desital signage AirDriving（Tokyo Game Show2011、Left）
and AirDriving interface（right）

Related service

High-performance computing on cloud service®
UC-win/ Road/ CG movie service

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UC-win/Road for Robot Arm
A robot arm operates in
conjunction with both virtualand actual space.

Unique system construction using high quality VR

Using System Development Kit (SDK)

MR/AR System

MR: Mixed Reality
AR: Augmented Reality

Shibuya cloud model and interactive device
Mr. Taro Narahara (Graduate School in Harvard University, USA)

▼IVR exhibition 2010

”Development of Linking System for VR and Interactive Devices”

Mr. Narahara mentioned a project in which he introduced actions captured from real
people into motions of figures, and represented more realistic figures on UC-win/Road.
In addition, he explained the mechanism that enabled real-time interaction by linking
simulation and UC-win/Road on a real time basis through joint development of plug-ins
with FORUM8.

▲The presentation in the 3rdInternational VR Symposium

Naked eye 3D Stereo System

3D Stereo System

Developed by : Ishikawa Kougaku Zoukei Laboratory Co.,Ltd. http://www.holoart.co.jp/

An example of system conﬁguration
Glassless 3-dimensional image. Composition of a diorama and 3-dimensional image is displayed.
■What is 3D-B-Vision?
The 3D-B-Vision is a Mixed Reality, or more specifically, an Augmented Reality(AR) hardware system. AR is becoming more popular because of its function inprojecting digital information over the real (physical) world. And with
3D-B-Vision, there is the added benefit of being able to project the digital
information in the form of 3D-Stereoscopic CGI. The information can bedisplayed over architectural models or other physical objects.This glassless
system is achieved by the use of two small projectors, placed eye-distanceapart (for the 3D stereo capabilities). The participant looks through atransparent view window towards the physical object, and with the use of an
overhead silver screen and lens filters, the 3D stereo image can be seen alongwith the physical setup. With UC-win/Road version 4, real-time simulation

information can be projected. UC-win/Road 4 will include a 3D Stereo plug-inthat can take full advantage of the capabilities of 3D-B-Vision. Cars,
Pedestrians, and other moving elements can be shown acting together for aneffective presentation with the 3D-B-Vision's stereoscopic projection.
■Benefits
・ With UC-win/Road, real-time simulation information can be used with 3D
Stereo・ Does not require polarized glasses. Promote new discussions for projects.
Depending on physical model size, many can be used as 'kiosks' withvarying information (strong visual impact with moving data)

HMD System

Head Mounted Display System
Developed by : Oculus (USA) http://www.oculusvr.com/

3D images output via Oculus Rift
Provides head tracking and Ultra Wide Field of View 3D stereoscopic
image with the built-in sensor that uses custom tracking technology.
■What is Oculus Rift?

The Oculus Rift is a Head Mounted Display (HMD)
designed for immersive gaming with built-in sensor
that uses custom tracking technology to provide its
users an ultra-low latency 360° head tracking andUltra Wide Field of View 3D stereoscopic image at anaffordable price.

▲Fish-eye rendering■DisplayOculus Rift has an overwhelming breadth of vision as
HMD. This is due to fish-eye rendering screen and because it seems the hemisphericalprojection screen is in front by the lens when they are worn. By combining the right-and-leftstereoscopic parallax, a sense of immersion into the 3D environment is further improved. The
conventional HMD minimized the distortion of lens by costing a lot to an optical system anddisplay the normal images, whereas Oculus Rift is rendering the source images so that they
seem to be normal through the distorted lens.

■UC-win/Road Oculus Plugin

Oculus Plug-in enables to track the camera view within UC-win/Road in line with the user's head
movement using the sensor data. It is also possible to set the distortion correction of images
according to the lens.

▲Stereo view of Oculus Plug-in

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Physical Model and VR System
Simulation / presentation system in combination with physical model and VR"UC-win/Road Physical Model and VR System" was developed based on the idea and cooperation of Associate Professor
Tomohiro Fukuda of Osaka University. Thanks to the technology of providing a combined operation environment ofphysical model and VR system, it is a new type simulation/presentation tool combing the features of both
environments.The system allows you to present information effectively and efficiently to the people concerned withdifferent background and varying knowledge levels.
Technical Support : Associate Professor Tomohiro Fukuda,■Tool for examination with advantages ofboth physical and VR model
Advantage of VR：VR is highly flexible and expressive,
and allows various considerations such as
reproduction of traffic flow or changed weather
conditions, which is impossible through a physicalmodel.
Advantage of physical model：Physical model is moreintuitive way to understand the overview of planningincluding the distance and size. Physical model allows
various people to examine from the arbitrary
viewpoints at the same time, understanding thewhole city model simultaneously and touching themodel directly.
■Deciding the viewpoint under consideration ina physical model and displaying it in a VR model
The planning can be studied by easy and intuitive
operation in comparison with VR only. In"UC-win/Road Physical Model and VR System", you
can move in the VR space and make changes in theview direction by indicating the view points to
examine with laser pointer on the model.
The system consists of model, web camera, laser
pointer, VR software "UC-win/Road", and display unit
to view the VR display space. As a whole, the system
consists of two functions: detecting laser pointeroperation, passing detected information to
UC-win/Road and representing it in VR space.

Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka Univeristy■Proposal and quotation of system
FORUM8 will offer the proposal and quotation of“UC-win/Road support system” based on therequirements of each customer. With UC-win/Road
Support system, 3D VR simulation data can be createdbased on their needs. The created VR data can bemodeled by exporting VR data to the physical modelusing 3D printer in a short time with “3D physical model
service” so that the physical modeled VR system can beeffectively structured.
Since the created data can be produced as a 3D physicalmodel by “3D modeling service”, customers can create
Physical Model and VR Sytstem effectively.

Quotation example: “Nakameguro Safety andSecurity Map” Physical model VR system
The proposal system with the physical model in
Nakameguro where FORUM8 is located. The
maintenance condition of infrastructure in the basement
and the inside space of building can be checked as “Areasafety and security map” where the physical model andVR are integrated, and it can be used for the consensus
formation in the city re-development project.
VR data creation：About US$27,000
3D physical model creation：About US$3,600,000▲”Nakameguro safety and security map”
Overview of VR model▲The area in front of ▲Meguro Ginza
Nakameguro station
Shopping Avenue*Including the cost of ARToolKit license, Web camera, laser poiter, desktop
computer, 42inch display, UC-win/Road Ver.5 Advanced x1 license,
customization charge of UC-win/Road, and technical fee

Total: US$116,000

System3

4

Coordinate conversion plug-in
Detects the coordinate values by analysing
model’s images taken by web camera.

VR contents (UC-win/Road)VR

View corresponding to the acquired locatio is drawn realtime on VR content and reflected on the dieplay

Laser scanning system

2

Detects the coordinate values by analyzing
omdel’s images taken by web camera.

UC-win/Road VR
Support System

Laser pointer■Creation of 3D mode
■Creation of VR data

Web camera■Data conversion■Outputs by 3D printer

Physical Model and VR System Case Study
High-performance computing
on cloud Wind Simulator

User

Physicalmodel
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3D Physicalmodeling service

1
Indicates the position to look at or
move to by laser pointer.

Fan

The traffic simulation and crowd model ofpedestrians can be reproduced by arranging the Physicalmodel
scenario point in the model and highlighting theappropriate position in the model with a laser
pointer. Moreover if combining this with theanalysis results of the wind and thermal plus
noise / sound simulation the results will be
simply confirmed by VR. In "High-performancecomputing on cloud Wind Simulator", a fan
generates the wind according to the viewpoint
Wind analysis model
highlighted by the model based on the result ofin Shibuya
wind and fluid analysis by OpenFOAM. The
The analysis result
strength of the wind and the wind direction can
expressed in VR
be reproduced as well.
environment can be used.

VRSupport System
VR/CG data generation and technical support service using UC-win/Road

Supporting advanced, complicated, and cumbersome processing !

The service undertakes data generation tasks concerning UC-win/Road such as the generation of 3-D VR simulation data,
3-D models, and textures, fully empowering simulation tasks of road businesses, urban development planning, publicprojects, private developments, and so forth, using cost-affordable, high-quality data. The dynamic 3-D CG simulation is a
powerful presentation tool. This is why there have been so many achievements, awards and public recognition received
since the service commenced in October 2001.

Serviceoverview

VR ModelingSupporting line-shape/cross-section definition,
diverse configuration settings,
AVI output, and so on

Data generation of UC-win/Road and VR/CG caters to allneeds and is based on a range of simulation examples.
Materials such as general diagrams and line-shape calculation
sheets, inputs, editing of landforms, definition of line-shapes/ cross-sections, appropriate arrangement configuration andthe output processing of 3-D models and textures.

VR simulation of City

The Generation of Plane Intersection Interchange

new creation of a 3D model and the texture installed as a
3D Model／Texture Adefault
is supported as well as custom edits. Our staff will
support you to help create the 3D model, texture, and theRoad data creation for real-time VR presentation by
UC-win/Road.

Fully supporting data generation. Users take the leading role in their presentations.

Presentation
UC-win/Road packagepresentation version

This visual tool allows engineers to control and give
explanations by themselves. Presenters can explain and makechanges using real-time VR and display options which offer
a variety of visual representations. These features are alsoavailable in the presentation version, allowing redistribution of
the program to clients.

Sample models of estimation example

Plane Intersection Processing

The Generation of the On/Off lamp Roller Coaster model

F1 Course simulator

Construction simulation

FORUM8 Standard estimation system

Web Estimate Service▼▼▼

Existing and new creationsof standard 3D model/
textures are supported.

Sunshine simulation

https://www2.forum8.co.jp/
road_estimate/html/main.htm

1.Kushimoto Bridge/ Myouga Loop
Bridge Simulation

2.Condominium Project
VR simulation

3.VR simulation for landscapeevaluation for urban planning

4.VR simulation of crossing
in an urban area

5.Land Development /Readjustment VR simulation

Kushimoto Bridge and Myouga Loop Bridge(1.6km) to link Oshima with Kushimoto-cho,southernmost end of Honshu and road data
model (0.3km) in Oshima. Kushimoto Bridge
designed by Osaka office of Nippon Koei Co.,
Ltd. won the Tanaka Prize of Japan Society of
Civil Engineering in 1999. This sample data isused as proposal of bridge preliminary design.

The neighborhood of Nakameguro Station,
Meguro-ward is expressed. GT tower where
locates, roads, and urban space around
Nakameguro Station are created. Newly built
condominiums(fictitious)along Komazawa Avenue
are modeled, assuming the confirmation ofinterior / exterior scene. Traffic flow, railway
vehicles and person model are expressed. Fakelight textures during night and motion control
models are set, too.

Material for landscape evaluation of urban
planning. 5m mesh is used for terrain. A
planning road and new transportation system
are created. Structures of planning area anddistant view of the landmark created and thestructures in an adjacent area are imported
from IFC. Switching before / after designing
the proposed plan, special weather, context
design for switching the landscape. One of the
scenario for driving on the planned road is set.

Urban area with a central focus on a hugecrossing is expressed. Two of roads, crossing
and tunnel section are created. Importing point
clouds and comparing its data with VR data
are possible. Parking lots are placed and theimportant buildings are expressed in detail via
FBX. Placing trees, lightings etc. andexpressing the spread of smoke due to an
accident. Pedestrians in the surrounding area
are walking due to the crowd function.

This is created for by-pass examination planin developed land of a town. This data isused for the scene examination fromdeveloped land after by-pass completion, thecheck of the difference in height between
lands, the access road check from theby-pass to the land and examination of carstop installation. It allows checking scenes
from arranged standard building models indeveloped land.

Total extended distance (A) 2.985

Total extended distance (A) 7.087

Total extended distance (A) 6.086

Total extended distance (A) 10.230

Total extended distance (A) 1.856

Man-day (B) 3.850

Option work Man-day (C) 8.200
Aerial photographs US$672

Man-day (B) 4.350

Option work Man-day (C) 26.400

Total US$11,300

Man-day (B) 4.350

Option work Man-day (C) 14.000

Aerial photographs,Coverage US$1.302

Total US$32,000

Man-day (B) 3.650

Option work Man-day (C) 6.000

Aerial photographs,Coverage US$1.053

Total US$18,500

Aerial photographs -Man-day (B) 3.650

Option work Man-day (C) 4.000

Total US$12,200

Aerial photographs -Total US$6,700

6.River Development VR simulation

7.Mountain Road VR simulation data

8.Grade Intersection VR simulation

9.Bridge Erection VR simulation data

10. Lighting simiulation in housing complex

This is around 600meters of river development
data. This is created to match with nature asa concept image. Trees are planted in riverand revetment which is displayed by arevetment block and partly and a natural
revetment. The function of lakes and marshes
are used.

This is 2.23km of mountain road data. 1
tunnel and 1 bridge are set in the section. As
to creation area, detailed current terrain isdisplayed, by creating the terrain patch data
corresponding 1 meter mesh from terrain
contour data (DXF). Cut slope / embankmentin each side of road, such as berm are
reproduced faithfully.

This is normal grade intersection data. Road
extension is 700m. Building models registeredin D.B are arranged in wayside. Pedestrian
bridges and sidewalks on the road, street lights
and trees on planting zone are arranged.
Traffic flow and intersection driving route areset.

The data express the bridge erection steps of
560m of road across mountains and a ravine.
All erection steps can be seen for the settingof movable models. Synchronizing truss
erection with crane action provides the clear
erection images and setting of road alignment
provides driving images after construction
complete.

This is the data illustrating night time street
lights simulation in the housing complex. A
200m stretch of the street is created and thetown block, detached houses, plants, and thestreet lights are set. The lighting function is set
for the 10 positioned street lights and the bloom
function is set for the internal lighting signs, footlights, and window of the house. The route is
set in the street and the walking human modelis assigned. The script is also set.

Total extended distance (A) 0.840

Total extended distance (A) 2.512

Total extended distance (A) 0.910

Total extended distance (A) 1.164

Total extended distance (A) 0.425

Man-day (B) 4.650

Option work Man-day (C) 4.800
Aerial photographs -Man-day (B) 5.350 Option

work Man-day (C) 3.700

Total US$5,300

Aerial photographs -Aerial photographs US$672

11.Estimates for Construction Cost VR simulation data
100 meters of construction zone withinaround 500 meters of road extend distance,
and traffic lane regulation related with it,
including traffic lights and signals controllingare expressed. Construction zone is displayedby arranging models with scene switching.
There are 3 phases of scene switching,including current state.
Total extended distance (A) 0.690

Man-day (B) 3.650

Option work Man-day (C) 7.750
Aerial photographs -Total US$5,800

Man-day (B) 3.850

Option work Man-day (C) 3.600

Total US$10,300

Estimated Price
Directpersonnel
costs
Administrative
costs
General costs

Man-day (B) 3.850

Option work Man-day (C) 9.600

Total US$27,400[(Estimated distance A) * Work unit
(per km) B + Option work unit C]* Engineer work unit cost D
Direct personnel costs ×50%
Technical costs(Field survey costetc.), Express charges(25% extra
charge for overtime working etc.),
software/hardware purchase costs,
Apparatus rental/ transportation,
Satellite photography costs,
Transportation costs (actual cost),
Work management costs

Aerial photographs -Man-day (B) 3.650

Option work Man-day (C) 6.400

Total US$8,200

Aerial photographs -Total US$4,100

Approximate Estimate<Approximate Estimate per 1Km>
1. Standard cross-sectin, Low
precision, Not subject to treat detailsof terrain, No extra work
▲Medium Resolution= About US$1,100
2. Bridge, On/Off lampcross-section, Standard precision,
Not subject to treat details of terrain,
No extra work
= About US$1,900▲High Resolution A

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3DVR simulation service

Traﬃc Analysis VR Service
Traﬃc analysis service by a traﬃc simulator and VR model creation service
Traffic Analysis VR Service is a service that utilizes traffic analysis tool such as traffic simulation
model for its analysis and creates VR model fit for the traffic simulation model in UC-win/Road.
■Concept
By integrating traffic simulation with the whole 3D visual interactive
simulation within 3D virtual environment, various applications of thesoftware that was somewhat challenging become▼Representation of traffic
feasible. This service will guide you through thecondition on UC-win/Road
entire process of traffic analysis and simulation.
■Traffic Simulator
Traffic simulators that are used for the analysis
are the 3 listed below. Aimsun creates VR model
fit for the simulator, imports traffic behavior as
calculation result and reproduces the traffic in VR
space.
■Service▼OSCADY
Traffic analysis and VR service in our all-in-one
service in which we verify what you wish to
analyze and visualize, determine the kind of datarequired, and upon reception of the data fromyou, create traffic simulation models, 3D VR
models, and analysis report based on the data.
●Analyzed content and the data required
Upon confirming the objective of your desired
analysis, we will verify the kind of output required ▼TRANSYT
and the kind of data we would like you to prepare.
Example of analysis content
・Provision of traffic jam
・Studies on analysis for traffic accident
・Studies on traﬃc inﬂuence associated with the road construction
・Studies on traffic influence associated with the site
location such as commerce facility etc.
・Consensus formation in a workshop

Example of output▼Aimsun（３D表示）

・Traffic simulation model data
・Analysis report
・UC-win/Road VR data
・Animation movie

Example of data for model creation
・Result of traffic analysis
・Drawing for design etc.

・Result of assigned traffic・Site photograph etc.

©1997-2011
TSS-Transport Simulation Systems●Creation of traffic simulation model
We will choose a simulator best suited for yourobjective and then create traffic simulation models. Basically we will
create traffic simulation models that reproduces the real traffic flow,
confirm the accuracy of reproduction, change various conditions of traffic

and predict the traffic flow under different
conditions.
Reproduce traffic flow：Based on drawings,
onsite pictures, and the results of traffic
investigation, we will create a road networkmodel, input traffic demand, and assign signal
phase. Then the traffic simulator does the calculations to acquire the traffic
volume, queue, and time required to drive through traffic so that we cancompare these with those of the real traffic to confirm how accurate they
are reproduced. If there’s room for improvement in terms of accuracy, we
will adjust the parameters of vehicle behavior for improvement.
Create/calculate prediction model：Based on the traffic simulation model
created for the purpose reproducing traffic conditions, we will create aprediction model by changing parameters around to find out how traffic flowchanges as a result (For example, changing the number of lanes, traffic
demand, signal phase, etc.). Then we will let the traffic simulator do thecalculations and once the result comes out, we will sort it out.
●Reporting the analysis result
The following analysis result can be output as a report in order to apply thecalculation result obtained from traffic simulation.
Adjust analysis conditions：Prior to running the simulation, various
conditions such as road network, traffic demand, signal phase, etc. can be
adjusted by changing each of their parameter.
Examine the accuracy of reproduced traffic flow：Result of calculation
based on the traffic simulation model created for the purpose reproducing
traffic conditions can be compared with the observation result (such as
traffic investigation result) In order to examine how accurate the traffic flowis reproduced.
Arrange the prediction results：The result of calculation performed on
the traffic simulation model designed to reproduce traffic conditions and on
the prediction model are arranged.
●Create VR model
We will create a VR model in which the result of calculation based on the
traffic simulator can be visualized using UC-win/Road. In order to visualize
traffic conditions, a model in which vehicles’ behavior in traffic can be
simulated by utilizing UC-win/Road’s Micro Simulation Player feature.
It is even possible to drive through a simulated traffic by interfacing
UC-win/Road with the driving simulator.

VR City Modeling System
Interactive city modeling, a popularized citymodeling method that incorporates VR
We will propose VR City Modeling System as part of theconsulting service within the municipality solution.
■Case study: Modeling a safe and secure city

▼Compared imageof calculation result

Facilitator: Hiroo Kasagi (Representative of NPO
Chiikizukuri Kob and Japan Society for Impact Assessment)
Example program of modeling a safe and secure city
※Assumption ・Host Government or modeling conference, public association such as NPO
・Participants About 20 people of citizen and operator establishing new business facilities
・Area within 200m radius of community association and shopping avenue
Schedule
Meeting

Content
Setting of participants, Understanding the task before hand,
Confirming a program, Discuss how to make use of the output

Facilitator

VR engineers

1

1

In this case study, the vicinity of Nakameguro station where office buildings,
Preliminary Preview the spot, Collect related information, Arrange required
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work
equipment and supplies etc.
shopping streets, and residential area coexist are visualized to evaluate its safety.
Create
the
basic
VR
data
10
0
In the first stage of the project, town watching was conducted and based on the
The first WS Town watching, Create a map, Exchange the observation
1
1
observations, a map of the area was created. In stage two, we have visualized theoutcome, Discuss the task
map including its information on 3D VR space and held a workshop for residents
Add-upMake a report of WS, Consider how to visualize, Consider how to
1
1
and those affected by the safety issue of the town to explain the usage. For
carry out the second WS
Visualization
20
example, a junction that is considered dangerous can have its safety evaluated by
Preliminary Confirm visualization, Confirm how to carry out WS, Arrange
1
1
reproducing actual traffic volume on VR space and running traffic simulation.
work
required equipment and supplies etc.
Moreover, places that give residents the creeps at night can have their safety
The second Exchange simulated experience and feedback using VR, Consider
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evaluated by changing the time of their virtual counterpart from day to night.
WS
the application of the observation outcome
Furthermore, by incorporating administrative information such as a hazard map to
Add-upMake a report of WS, Examine the method of visualization, Share1
1
the image of observation outcome, Suggest the utilization method
the VR city model, even potential risks that you usually are not aware of such as
Visualization
20
the risk of flood due to severe rainfall can be visualized for risk assessment in order
Application Presentation, Publication on Web (if required)（1）（1）
to make residents understand the risks and come up with measures.
Total 7man day 21man day
By doing analog work (workshop) on digital processing (VR), we were able to※The amount of VR modeling work and the number of facilitators required may vary
design the whole process of obtaining stakeholder consensus in a very intuitive andaccording to the number of people involved in the discussion and the area in question.
effective way. In this casestudy, facilitator who
VR data by UC-win/Road ("Nakameguro Safety Map")
specializes in this kind ofworkshop and FORUM8, a
Feature of Nakameguro seen Danger of the traffic
Risk of flood in thefrom Bird’s-eye-view
under the railingbasement shops
software-house thatspecializes in 3D VR
technology, teamed up to
manage and run this reallyeffective process of city
▲Verification of a plan and consensus ▲Check the safetymodeling and consensus
formation using VR-Cloud®
in Nakameguro
building.

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3DVR simulation service

xpswmm ﬂood and tsunami analysis VR simulation service
The tsunami analysis by diﬀerence method of shallow water theory
Tsunami representation function by real time virtual reality UC-win/Road.
Tsunami generation by xpswmm cooperation and setting of tsunami position, range,and height by visual option is possible. Predicting the land flood range and the flood
depth of the tsunami that could occur in the future by the difference method of shallow
water theory. Wave power evaluation to a structure and flotsam transportation,
calculation of wave height and speed of each mesh point, creation of tsunami height
distribution map. We propose a model cooperating with the research of the tsunami
engineering laboratory of Tohoku University (professor Fumihiko Imamura).
Tsunami analysis example

Tsunami numerical analysis support service

As for the numerical calculation of tsunami in the Imamura laboratory,
the difference method of the shalow water theory is used. Tsunami
analysis performs run-up simulation that predicts the land flood range
and the flood depth of the tsunami that could occur in the future. By thiscalculation, the evaluation of wave power to a structure andtransportation of flotsam, and by calculating wave height and speed ofeach mesh point, tsunami height distribution map is created.
Furthermore, as for the submarine topography information, there are
documents open to the public from the Marine Safety Agency.
Input conditions
As for conditions to enter, there are hypocenter information(magnitude, hypocenter depth, position), submarine topography data
(height above sea level and position), terrain information, and etc.
Analysis result example
We will introduce one example of the calculation results of the Fukushima
earthquake that occured on July 19th, 2008.
The scale of the earthquake was,
M=6.6, hypocenter depth of about 10km
In this research result, although the result is about 20 minutes delayed
from the expected arrival time of the Japan Meteorological Agency, it ismentioned that the result almost matched the observation result.

By using the tsunami analysis code developed by Imamura laboratory,
carrying out creation of hazard maps, analysis support service
applicable to evacuation estimation concerning tsunamis, andcooperation with UC-win/Road is possible. By taking in the basic
information of terrain, buildings, and trees, etc. of UC-win/Road incooperation with the Road data, labor saving of input is expected. Also,
UC-win/Road takes in the calculation result of the analysis code andvizualise it.
Input condition
Hypocenter information, submarine topography data, and terrain
information
Analysis result example
Caluculation result of the Fukushima earthquake on July 19th, 2008.
Almost matches the observation result.

Tsunami numerical analysis support service<Kamaishi city Iwate, tsunami analysis data creation>

Analysis category: Tsunami analysis by two dimensional shallow water flow model
Node number: 0 It does not take into account the drainage infrastructure and it
does not carry out a 1D analysis
The size of the catchment area (ha): 700 The sea area and the land area
Analysis case number: 1 Present state breakwater scale simulation (no additional
breakwater countermeasure)
Reference estimated price: JPY 1,840,000
VR data creation service: JPY 2,240,000▲Tsunami simulation (smoothed-particle
hydrodynamics analysis result use proposal model)▲Maximum tsunami
height distribution
exampleBCP simulator
Supporting disaster simulation and training of BCP (business continuity planning) construction and operation.
Create the shaking of earthquake and its impact in 3DVR, and uses for the situation explanation, response simulation,
and BCP education at the time of disaster. Based on the scenario set, reproducing the situation within the company andthe evacuation root when struck by a disaster, human resources and materials usable at each stage of the restoration,
the office view during business continuity, the business state, exchange with customers, adn etc. in VR, and by utilizing
in education and training, it helps accurate and smooth action at a time of emergency.
BCP scenario example (earthquake)
Disaster occurrence and evacuation start

Damage situation check and restoration

Representation of shaking due to the earthquake occurrence and collapse of furniture

Sharing of the damage situation in cloud by utilizing BCP support tool.
Check the progress of restoration and resume business

Evacuation route 1 (stairs)

Evacuation route 2 (elevator model)

Evacuation start. Representation of the movement of people incollaboration with the evaluation analysis EXODUS.

The simulation in a case of using the elevator,
by the evacuation analysis EXODUS elevator model function.

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High-performance computing on cloud services
New service with the advanced calculation feature of high performance computing

FORUM8 started a service that utilizes HPC（High‐Performance Computing) and established “The Supercomputer
Cloud Kobe Laboratory”. This service offers new solutions such as large-scale analysis/simulation, CG rendering
etc. through the use of high performance calculation capability that is unique to a supercomputer.

■ High Performance Computing Service on Cloud Services
FORUM8 has established “Kobe lab. ofHigh-performance computing on cloud services in the“Advanced computational science support laboratory,
Foundation for Computational Science(FOCUS)”
constructed near the next generation super computer“K”. We provides the service using supercomputer
which supports for more than 22 Tera-FLOPS (22 trillion
calculations per second). Moreover the software andservice in which the environment of next-generation
supercomputer "Kyo" which will be used for industrialfrom the fall of 2012 is proceeded to be researched anddeveloped aiming its highly development.

FORUM8 Kobe lab. of high-performance computing
on cloud services■ Address ：FORUM8 Kobe lab. of high-performancecomputing on cloud services
Laboratory1, Computational science
center building 2F, 7-1-28,
Minatoshima, minami-cho, chuo-ku,
Kobe city 650-0047■ TEL ： 078-304-4885■ FAX ： 078-304-4884■ E-Mail ： f8kobe@forum8.co.jp→
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Kobe lab. of high-performancecomputing on cloud services

K Computer Mae Station

Kobe Airport■Services that use a supercomputer
Engineer's Studio® cloud option

Start

Engineer's_Studio®, 3D FEM analysis program is in house development from

Run=1

pre-processing and calculation engine to post-processing. FOCUS
high-performance computing. This allows the scale for analysis to be enlarged andInput data checkthe time taken for analysis to be reduced in Engineer's Studio®. In this service,

Preprocess

the data is automatically linked with FOCUS high-performance computing by
creating and registering them via the Internet. The final result data is scheduled
to be taken via web application.

Main process※1 FOCUS http://www.j-focus.or.jp/

FOCUS
supercomputer

Post process

The analysis procedure① Input data for analysis in Engineer’s Studio② Log onto the UC-1 for SaaS server③ Upload data in question (and submit a command)④ Download analysis result⑤ Display analysis result and create its reportusing Engineer's Studio®

No

Run=n
Yes

Average calculationEnd▲Example of a large-scale model(skyscraper: approx. 80,000 nodes)▲Process image of Engineer's Studio®
analysis service

Supercomputing Analysis Support Service Option
This is an optional service similar to the conventional Engineer's Studio® analysis
support service. Through the use of a Supercomputer, calculation time can besignificantly reduced and the analysis accuracy can be improved. A great example isthe analysis that was performed on the data measured at K-NET Tsukidate
Observatory when the 2011 Tohoku earthquake struck, which was released by National
Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Prevention Strong-motion Network,
also known as K-NET. The supercomputer showed off its outstanding performance byanalyzing the data in 300 seconds (rate of 30,000 steps per 1/100th of a second).
■Reference : National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster
Prevention Strong-motion Network K-NET (http://www.k-net.bosai.go.jp/k-net/)

Wind and heat/fluid high-performancecomputing analysis simulation service

This service is the analysis and simulation support service with general-purpose fluid
analysis tool "OpenFOAM". It allows to simulate the flow of complicated fluid including
turbulence and heat transfer. In this service, many users who don't have the environment
for usage can use the advanced analysis environment using a super computer by
FORUM8's accessing to super computer.
■Case① Building complex in Shinjuku, subcenter of Tokyo■Case② Building complex of the vicinity of Nakameguro station

Take existing analysis to the next level.

▲Mesh in Shinjuku, subcenter of Tokyo, and the distribution
map of wind velocity (contour / vector)
Estimated price for Shinjuku, subcenter of Tokyo

Estimated price for Nakameguro model

Analytical area : 1700m×1700m×700m
Node : About 750,000 Element : About 1,300,000
Analysis time : About 2 hours Work unit : 22.2

Analytical area : 400m×500m×300m
Node : About 530,000 Element : About 950,000
Analysis time : About 1 hours Work unit : 12.2

Estimated price68▲Mesh of the vicinity of Nakameguro station and the
distribution map of wind velocity (contour / vector)

US$ 13,466

Estimated price

US$ 7,400

・Wind analysis (wind analysis around buildings)
・Water (individual fluid at a fixed point fixed or
fluid flow without boundaries)
・Analysis of multiphase fluid flow
(air and liquid, liquid and solid etc.)

Base priceDirect personnel
costs
Administrative costs
General costs[Estimated area* Work unit* extra
for shapes]* Engineer work unit costDirect personnel costs * 80%
Technical costs, express charge

High-performance computing on cloud services

3D・VR simulation service

High-performance computing analysis
simulation service on noise.

sound compression level on each point of receiving sound on thesurface of receiving sound is analyzed considering the influence ofground, structure and construction. It works well especially on thelarge-sized data processing.

This service is for the simulation of noise production in general bylocating the sound source and for receiving sound in VR space. The
Procedure of noise analysis① Preprocess
・Import geographical data and terrain data
・Define the structures including roads and bridges
・Define the constructions including buildings
・Define the sound source and sound receiving points
・Define the analysis conditions② Main process・Analysis
・Output analysis
result③ Post-proces
・Import analyzed result
・Visualize the analysis results▲Visualizationby contour lines▲Visualizationby contours▲Visualization withsphere shapes▲Mesh in Shinjuku, subcenter of Tokyo, and the distribution
map of wind velocity (contour / vector)

Noise measurement service (option)■Construction noise case

■Road noise case

Noise analysis condition
Fixed noise source : 1 Sound receiving
surface＝80m×80m×2 surfaces
Sound receiving point :289 Sound source level : 112dB
Analysis time interval : 0.01 seconds
Actual time for analysis : 0.26 seconds
Estimated price
US$ 827
Noise Measurement Condition (option)
Station : 5 points (All is on the ground.)Measurement Time : 9 hours
Estimated price
US$4,342

Noise analysis condition
Fixed noise source : 2 Sound receiving
surface＝100m×400m×2 surfaces
Sound receiving point :880 Sound source level : 100dB
Analysis time interval : 0.02 seconds
Actual time for analysis : 2.0 seconds
Estimated price
US$469,940
Noise Measurement Condition (option)
Station : 2 points (All is on the ground.)Measurement Time : 24 hours
Estimated price
US$15,731

This is a service in which noise level in construction sites and traffic zone ismeasured (arbitrarily) and the measurement result is provided to thecustomer. We can also model the area in question in VR space and import
the measurement result together with the result of noise simulation analysis
conducted by a supercomputer to the modeled environment to help you see
the difference in noise level much easier.
High-performance computing analysis
simulation service on noise
1

2

3

Interview about the outlineof the request via telephone or e-mailExplanation about quotation and work contents

・VR modeling of the measured location
・Forecast analysis on noise in caseof setting the sound source

Noise measurement service(option)4

Noise measurement on a location

5

Creating the reportfor the measurement result

6

DeliveryUC-win/Road CG movie service

Before rendering

After rendering

This is a service in which high quality animation iscreated using POV-Ray script rendered by asupercomputer in frame units. POV-Ray script can beedited using an editor etc. once it is exported from
UC-win/Road.
How the service runs:①Create a scene in UC-win/Road②Adjust the animation contents③Create POV-Ray script④Rendering POV-Ray script in frame units( using super computer )⑤Create animation using the rendering result⑥DeliveryHow the service runs

3ds Max / CG Rendering Service
This is a service providing photorealistic images
often mistaken as photographs for their extremely
detailed quality, which can be generated by
performing an enormous calculation based on a real
physical equation using high performancecomputing of FOCUS (Foundation for Computational
Science). Besides the reviewing the design of aninterior coordination of BIM models in architecture,
the service is applicable for various other purposessuch as planning automobiles and their components,
reviewing a project at the design stage,
presentations, public relations, and marketing.

▲Left:Image rendered in 1000 seconds by FOCUS Supercomputer ▲Result of rendering the animation
via "K".
performing parallel processing on 100 nodes.
Right:Example of LuxRender output.
FORUM8 has been granted the privilege to use the HPCI System for their R&D project in FY 2013, as a trial.
FORUM8 has been granted the privilege to use "K" as a HPCI System for industrial purpose in the courseof their R&D project in FY 2014.

High-performance computing services planned ahead ■ Ground Energy Simulation "GeoEnergy"■ 3DVR Cloud “VR-Cloud® Service■ Tsunami and fluid analysis simulation service

The linkage of cloud service and high-performance computing allows the Large-scale and high speed Tsunami and fluid analysis
service
Tsunami Analysis
calculation and transmission of large-scale data.

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Ultra Micro Data Center

ウルトラマイクロデータセンター®

ultramicrodatacenter.com

Small, GPU-ready multipurpose server
for any application from computational
science to cloud gaming.
The Ultra Micro Data Center® project aims
at solving those issues by proposing a newform factor for servers, which is muchsmaller and can fit any high end GPU card
easily at an affordable cost.

Line-up
Small size

Wide variety of uses and its extensibility・430(w)x64(h)x330(d), 9ℓ

Intel 3rd generation Core processors, Xeon E3/E5

・one-quarter of general 19 inch server

CPU performance AMD phenom II X6 processors
Up to 64GB of memory

Quietness・Quiet fan and temperature sensor are used.

GPU performancenVidia GeForce GTX Series 6xx, Tesla/Quadro/CUDA
AMD Radeon HD Series 7xxx, FirePro

StorageUp to 16 2.5 inch disks Maximum storage size: 32TB
Maximum transfer speed up to 8Gb/s (read)
Hardware RAID (levels 0, 1, 5, 6 and spans 10, 50, 60)

Multimedia

Video capture, encoding, processing and streaming
Use of any high end CPU (see CPU performance version)・comfortable in an oﬃce and house

Environment-friendliness・Energy-saving tip and solid state disk are used.
・Comsumed power 500W (High-performance)(Approximately half of general 19 inch)

DesignPerformance comparison table

The main issue with the design of 19 inch servers isthe size. Those servers have a very long depth and

19 inch server (2U)

Ultra Micro Data Center®

small height, which makes it difficult to fit high end

Size(width x height x 482 x 87.3 x 755 millimeters
19 x 3.4 x 29.7 inches
depth)GPU cards. A lot of the space at the end of 19-inch

Volume31.7 L

9.0 L

enclosures is wasted because of the long depth

CPU

Xeon E5-2640(2.5GHz, 6 cores)

Core i7 3770K or
Xeon E3-1270V2(3.5Ghz, 4 cores)

cool system components or even fit dual slot GPU

Memory4GB

16GB

cards.

GPUnVidia Quadro 5000

Any PCI-Express gpu card

while the small height makes it hard to properly

430 x 64 x 330 millimeters16.9 x 2.6 x 13.4 inches(full lenght, dual slot supported ex: nVidia GeForceGTX 580/670/680, Quadro 5000/6000 ...)Back
1U power

PCI-Express x 16

supply unit

expansion card

Motherboard

Half/Full length,200～1400w

Single/dual slot

Haed disks

Haed disks

Haed disks

Haed disks(2.5” x 4)

(2.5” x 4)

(2.5” x 4)

(2.5” x 4)

6cm case fan x 3

Power button
USB ports

Front

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▲System configuration

6cm case fan x 3

Storage

100GB SSD

120GB SSD
Option：120GB SSD x4 RAIDarray（max,480GB,read/write 2GB/s)

Network

Gigabit LAN x2

Gigabit LAN

Power supply and consumption 1100W

500W

Supported
operating system

Windows 7／Windows 2008/2011／
Red Hat Linux／Fedora Linux

Windows Server 2008/2011
Red Hat Linux(not included in price)（Can be sold without OS）

Approximative retail price US$10,000

US$5,000

Kobe lab. and factory of high-performance computing on cloudservices was open. HPCI system utilization research theme"Kei" field adoption!
This factory will be used for research development andproduction of small, GPU-ready multipurpose server for
any application from computational science to cloud
gaming "UMDC Ultra Micro Data Center ＠".

UC-win/Road - VR System for Medical Solution

Medical VR System
Solution in a hospital and medical front using 3DVR
Various types of Driving Simulators that uses
the interactive 3D VR (virtual reality) software.
Various analysis services including diagnosing
the ability to withstand earthquake inbuildings, analyzing energies in buildings, ﬁreand evacuation analysis, etc.
We will provide our FORUM8 branded software,system and services.

VR in a hospital and medical front
Use of VR ina medical front

Seismic diagnosis
Energy analysis
in a building

Construction plan for a hospitaland medical facility
Various kinds of simulation

3D／VR
Use of cloud

3D virtual reality UC-win/Road

Introduction and its purpose of VR
For patience and local residents

For medical staﬀ
■Improvement of medical front
Review the arrangement of medical equipments
Simulation of reheating cart
Veriﬁcation of a passage width etc.
Veriﬁcation of the layout of the hospital roomand doctor's oﬃce
Veriﬁcation of the scenery from a hospital room
window
Simulation of rehabilitation■Communication with local community
Veriﬁcation of the site locatioin
Veriﬁcation of the image inside a hospital
Visualizing via 3D model
Communication via cloud computing and VR
technology

For hospital managers

For architectural designer■Share new design concept with staﬀsand hear their requests
Energy saving and environment-friendliness
Share new design concept with staﬀs
Hearing the requests from staﬀ
Improvement of the accuracy of estimates forthe consumption energy
Seismic diagnosis■Secure the clear materials to make somedecisions and risk management strategy
Veriﬁcation of the architectural vision outside
and inside of the hospital
Earthquake disaster prevention
Evacuation analysis
Avoidance of the damaged road for emergency
vehicles●● Veriﬁcation
Veriﬁcation ofof thethe layout
layout andand arrangement
arrangement ofof medical
medical equipments
equipments inside
inside aa hospital
hospital●● ShareShare newnew design
design concept
concept with
with staﬀs
staﬀs andand hearhear their
their requests
requests

Interior layout of the hospital is critical factor for improving work eﬃciency of
hospital staﬀs. The use of VR simulation can visually pinpoint problems of thecurrent layout and send a clear message calling for plans of better design.

VR technology and simulation allows you to present the validity of the new designconcept to hospital staﬀs in the design stage. You can not only obtain consensus
from them but also get their feedback on what they need and what needs to be
improved, a recipe for prior consideration, which in turn prevents reversion andhelps you make decisions and improve stakeholder satisfaction.

■Review and conﬁrm the imageof the hospital’s interior■Review the arrangementof medical equipments●● Communication
Communication with
with thethe locals
locals (from(from thethe standpoint
standpoint ofof patients/residents)
patients/residents)

VR simulation was applied to rehabilitation in orderto review the rehabilitation procedure and to keep
track of the patient’s improvement.

Conceptual image of the hospital’sinterior can be veriﬁed visually in thedesign stage.

VR technology was exploited to reproduce theinterior design of the hospital and its
surrounding environment using 3D models for an
intuitive presentation to patients and local
residents. Anyone with a tablet or Smartphone
regardless of its performance can take control of
the VR environment on their own browser fromanywhere so long as they use VR-Cloud®.

●● Driving
Driving Simulator
Simulator forfor Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation of brain function：Brain can be revitalized by driving.
Rehabilitation of bodily function：As driving involves bodily movement, it helps
rehabilitate bodily function.
Complete recovery：Patients will take driving training to improve their driving skill,
and to make them to obey traﬃc, with the ultimate goal of complete recovery.

■Driver training using Safety Driving Simulator
A driving simulator that adheres to the certiﬁed standard of thedriving simulator stipulated by the JAPAN TRAFFIC MANAGEMENTTECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION. At the end of the drive, driving skill isassessed on a driving log. See P.48 for detail.

■Rehabilitation of stroke patients
A virtual driving simulator forassessing driving skill of patients
undergoing rehabilitation. Patients’
health condition and maneuveringskill can be tested.
Case study: “Road monitoring system” by Temasek Polytechnic (Singapore)■Driving Simulator for Seniors
Project conducted in the Department of Informaton
Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, Meijo
Driver stress:
University involves the use of driving simulator to
Low
conﬁrm the decline in cognitive skills, and to assess(Pedestrian only)
and improve driving skills. See P.47 for detail.

Driver stress:
Medium(on-coming
car only)

Driver stress:
High(Pedestrian +on-coming car)●
● Driving
Driving Simulator
Simulator forfor thethe medical
medical ﬁeld,
ﬁeld, andand thethe useuse ofof VR
VR■Wheel-Chair Safety Simulator
Wheel-Chair Safety Simulator was developed incollaboration with the Faculty of Science andTechnology, Kansai University. The VR environmentof UC-win/Road was used as the visual display ofthe simulator itself. See P.56 for details.
■Drinking and Driving Simulator
This simulator lets virtual drivers see what it feels like driving
when their central nervous system and balanced system are
impaired, contributing to higher driver awareness on the dangers
and harms drinking and driving can do to you and others.

■Artiﬁcial knee joint implant surgery simulation
Surgery simulation is executed
based on the VR data created byreferring the CT data of a patient
about to undergo surgery.
Procedure of bone collision test
and knee bend test following thesurgery can be browsed on
VR-Cloud®.
■Blood Vessel Simulator for education and research
The blood ﬂow within blood vessels is visualized within
the VR environment to conﬁrm the scene of each andevery blood cells ﬂowing through vessel.

Red heart pumping on the left.

Doughnut shaped red blood cells carry enzymes
from lung to the entire body71

Customized development service for Android™
Android™ terminal application
including smartphone and tablet has
been developed. Providing theapplication using its portability due tothe mobile terminal and ubiquitous
ability enables users to contribute toimproving the operational efficiency
and developing new business.

Proposal of development solution
Tool to check a bridge
Tool to manage the construction site
Measuring support system
Construction Simulation
CAD viewer
Service for providing
the information in facilities
Data sharing system
Work management system
Medical system
Mobile dash board/
Report function■Development of Android™ application

An application used via Android™ can be
developed. Since this is the native application(developed via SDK and programming languageof Java and C/C++), this can access directly tohardware resource, which allows to provide thehigh performance. In case of general sales, theapplication will be registered to Google PlayStore.

■Development of Web application

An application operating on web browser can be
developed via HTML5 / CSS / JavaScript etc.
There are multiple advantages in this way ofdevelopment; This has high affinity with PC,
there is no need to support various hardware
specifications with 1 application and it is easy
to create an application including groupware
etc. Other than a new development, application
development could be transferring existing
software, or software customization.

Proposal System

Android™ customized
development service
Design for civilengineeringand architecture

VR

Groupware

Other systems

Visualizing application online
System to visualize the hazard map
in 3D environment
Urban design
Medical VRManagement of robot and facility
3D manualApplication for calculating daylight
Educational training system
Web Conferencing system
AR visualizing system
Cloud rendering service

Development method of customized development service
Newly development

Porting an existing software

A lot of time and cost is required to develop,
however, t is possible to develop it in the flexible
way to provide the high quality application andservice.

Method to port an existing software for Android.
It is possible to port and develop not only
software which the customer already has but also
various software of FORUM8 including VR, FEM
and CAD etc. and web system.

AR.Drone

Customizing existing software

The existing software can be provided at a low
cost by remote-controlling the software set in theserver from Android terminal via Anything as aService which is a large amount of datatransmission technology of FORUM8.

Customizing system using VR-CloudR effectively
which uses 3DVR on cloud server can be built andprovided.

Development proposal■Design for civil engineering and architecture ■VR●Tool to check a bridge
System to support for visual checking the damage
situation of a bridge. It is possible to check thechecking contents and working sites, manage thetaken pictures, draw the damaged parts andpatterns and write down the evaluation. It is also
possible to draw the damaged parts in 3D
environment and link with the Bridge Checking
System (PC version).

●Tool to manage the construction site
Management tool for the construction sites whichallows you to check the process, problems andconstruction drawings at the construction sites.
Comments, pictures, movies, and other information
can be put on the drawing that is posted on theserver, from a client PC.
It is possible to save the energy for creating areport by inputting this construction information at
the sites.
●Construction Simulation Viewer
The construction process can be visualized in thetime series. This allows to check the process for
temporary construction, underground installationof power transmission cables and removal action ofpedestrian overpass etc. and the results ofconstruction simulation.
●Service for providing theinformation in facilities
Buildings, stations, and other commercial facilities
are visualized within the VR environment in whichmaps inside these buildings with offices and stores
can be seen to confirm their location andinformation, and to search for an optimal route to72■Groupware●Visualizing application online
All types of online system including an applicationthat displays 3D model of houses, stores, and officebuildings, and an online shopping system thatallows you to view merchandises from an angle ofyour choice, can be developed based on a simple
and light all-purpose visualization program
designed to be run on a mobile device.

●Work management system
A work management system that fit into thebusiness style of each and every customer can becustomized and offered at a low cost. Such systems
include sales assistance tools like CRM system andPurchase Order system as well as those with email
application and features for managing work
schedule, work flow, and ToDo list.

●System to visualize the hazard map
in 3D environment
A system that visualizes the result of damage
prediction and a 3D hazard map with areas at risk.
In addition to the visualization of tsunami and fire
propagation simulation, the system can display the
direction to an area of refuge, manage informationfrom variable message signs and GIS, and display
the risk level of the location you are at, which is
acquired from the GPS.

●Data sharing system on cloudFile management and data sharing system thatruns on cloud. Seamless data exchange between
Android™ terminal and PC via cloud server isfeasible.
●Medical system
FORUM8 developed a groupware that can run on an
Android™ terminal and streamline all types of workthat takes place at a hospital. Equipped with anapplication designed for patients, medical record,
and an ability to book institutions, browse Q&A anddetails of medical treatment, and input
questionnaires, the system is built in quest of‘convenience’, which is an element that all medical
institutions require.

●Application for calculating daylight
By inputting information related to an architecturalbuilding, the lighting condition of the building at
any specified date and time can be visualized.
Sharing this data via cloud server opens up many
possibilities such as obtaining stakeholder
consensus at a community meeting.

■Other systems●Educational training system
A system that provides all types of training
including taking care of traffic accidents onroads and tunnels, training inside a factory, andan evacuation training using various scenarios.
●Web Conferencing system
FORUM8 developed a web conferencing system
via video streaming that takes advantage of the“a3S”, FORUM8’s in-house developed highcapacity data transmission technology.
■A Rough Estimate for Reference
Development of a function to control a virtual steering wheel
A rough estimate (10 man hours)

US$5,000

Virtual driving via VR-Cloud®, one of FORUM8’s products,
is feasible on a tablet using the gyro feature equipped
within the tablet.
※Android™ and Android™ logo is a trademark or a registered trademark of Google Inc.

UC-win/Road - 3D VR Simulation software

Solution
Solution forfor thethe Manufacturing
Manufacturing Industry
Industry
FORUM8 will deploy a solution for the manufacturingindustry in which UC-win/Road that is being used
extensively for the assessment of buildings and roads
as well as for driving simulation is applied for designing
factories and evaluating factory’s interior layout. In
particular, the solution is ideal when it comes todesigning the factory’s layout in such a way as tostreamline the transport of goods and increase
employees’ productivity for assessment. In situation
when a new factory needs to be built, or when an
assembly line or manufacturing process needs to bealtered, the solution will help you design and review
the predicted result considerably.
■Work flow

Proposal System■FORUM8 provide Factory design applicatio

This is an ideal application for customers that wish to design and assess factory’s
interior layout. Entire environment including a series of applications that assist data
creation is offered, allowing customers to create and evaluate data on their own.
UC-win/Road
Displays 3D environment and movement of people/objects.
Layout creation tool
A simple 2D-CAD designed to create the layout. Created data can be converted to
3D models of UC-win/Road.
Trajectory/path creation tool
Trajectory/path of vehicles/people can be confirmed on 2D view.
Factory simulation plug-in
Trajectory/path data is loaded to UC-win/Road to initiate simulation.

Factory Design Application
Factory's layout
plan view

Trajectory/path creation tool

Layout creation tool

Below is the work ﬂow of design / assessment of the interior layout of factory or
distribution center, as an example of a solution for the manufacturing industry appliedin real life. The work ﬂow is activated through the use of UC-win/Road.

Movementof people

Factory model
Create plan view

Define basic layout (columns/wall/entrance
and exits/corridor, etc.) in a 2D plan view

Place equipments/people/goods

Define the position of equipments / people/ goods on the 2D plan view.

Movementof goods

Factory simulation plug-in
VR-CloudⓇ
Remote AccessDefine movement of people/goods

Define path on which people/goods moveand their moving speed

Assess using UC-win/Road

Make everything 3D and verify equipment
allocation and movement of people/goods■Create plan view, place objects/equipments
Plain view can be created easily as if using 2D CAD.

■Define movement of object

Vehicle trajectory resulting from making regular turns or from stopping andturning can be displayed only by assigning vehicle’s driving route.

VR-CloudⓇ Client

UC-win/RoadAVI

WEB Browser

Image

Information
on assessment■Customized service
This is a service tailed to each and every customer who is already using other design
tools or assessment system (such as production simulator) but wish to visualize theentire design/assessment process in 3D environment for easy interpretation of theprocedure.
UC-win/Road
Displays 3D environment and movement of people/objects.
Customized development
Data describing the movement of people/goods outputted from a 3rd party system
are loaded to UC-win/Road for visualization, and information on the collision
between moving people/goods is outputted. A system that meets customers’
specifications can be developed using the UC-win/Road SDK.
Contract for VR Data creation
Factory model to be visualized in UC-win/Road is created based on information
provided.

Customized service
Factory’s layout
plan view

Equipment
CAD data

Place staﬀs■Assess using UC-win/Road

Crowd Simulator

Production/Distribution
Simulator

people's
movement

Movement of each vehicle within the 3D model can be assessed.

Goods’
movement

Factory mode

Contract for VR data creation

VR-CloudⓇ
Remote AccessSpecial plug-in
Customized development

UC-win/Road

The 11th 3DVR Simulation Contest"Simulation for pipe plant facility" Kusakabe Electric & Machinery Co., Ltd.

■Example of factory modelin

VR-CloudⓇ Client

WEB Browser

AVI

Image

Information
on assessment

3D model of Car assembly line inside a factory can be created.

■Result of investment

The following can be realized if you invest in FORUM8’s solution for the manufacturingindustry.
Environmental assessment
Validity of the positioning of equipments and people’s movement can be assessed.
Assessment Index
Quantitative assessment such as calculating the number of collisions between
people and objects as well as distance between them is feasible.
Consensus formation
3D environment can be presented and explained to stakeholders to reach aconsensus.
Work instructions
Work instructions can be visualized for easy communication with the workers.

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FORUM8 Surveying Solutions
Integrated solutions that involve GIS / 3D Laser scanning / 3D Survey & Civil Engineering CAD
We offer integrated surveying solutions such as point cloud measurement by 3D laser scanner and VR modeling of point
cloud data via UC-win/Road; data exchange between 3D survey CAD and civil infrastructure design CAD, and VR
system; and building a system that links GIS to VR technology.
3D Virtual Reality

3D survey & Civil Engineering CAD

Surveying feature & services●12d Model

12d Model

Data exchange

UC-win/Road●Supports Land Terrain and Seabed terrain of this world

LandXMLDWG/DXF
UC-win/Road

Survey & Civil Engineering Integrated Software

World’s terrain data covering morethan 100km is available

Civil Infrastructure Design CAD

Seabed terrain●Point cloud data modeling ●UC-win/Road for GIS
DXF/DWG

EXCEL

SHP
MEM
XML

ACCESSGIS DB
Space
Information

OthersORACLE
MS-SQL

Data exchange●UC-1 Road Work Design series●UC-1CALS/CAD

IFC
3DS

Others

Civil Design Calculation Software
Import of point cloud dataand 3D modeling

Imports GIS data and builds
3D GIS system

Point cloud data

3D VR Engineering Service●3D Laser Scanning / Modeling Service.

Land forming / Road CAD
Data exchange

Shape
IFC
DWG/DXF
LandXML●AutoCAD® Civil 3D®

AutoCAD® Civil3D®

UC-win/Road for Civil3D

We offer a total solutionthat involves the designingof road and landform,
and VR simulation.

Solution for Municipalities / GIS System
VR-Cloud®

GIS Customized
SystemCustomized
Development
Service

Customization service
to build GIS System

We build
various systems

PR /Contents sharing system

Data exchange

We offer 3D laser scanner point cloud measuring & modeling service

Point cloud data

●3D Point Cloud /As-Built Management Plug-in●3D Scanning /As-Built Management VR ModelingDifference between Design data and point cloud data ismeasured to create as-built drawing

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Web System that
Soil contamination
shares Seabed
information DB /ground information DB Terrain

CYBERJAPAN/
GIS standard
Shape
DWG/DXF
Soil contamination information DB
ground information DB

Road Damage
Information System

Registers areas where roads aredamaged in emergency andnon-emergency situations.
Those areas can then be browsed.

Web Systemthat shares
SeabedTerrainBCP Assistance Tool

Helps you organize BCP(Business Continuity Plan)National Resilience Design Solution

National Resilience Design Solution

National Resiliency Design and Support Solution
Civil engineering design and business related
to IT based on national resiliency are supported.
Solution to enhance the disaster-resistant national land including
1. Steel construction, concrete and road
3. Soil and foundation, river, sand erosion control
and seaside and ocean

2. Urban city and local planning, harborand airport and railway

４. Electric power civil engineering / tunnel / execution plan /construction equipment and quantity survey, construction environment

５. IT related business, others

3D Digital City・GIS
A "City simulator" that imports city information to a 3D city model on which all
types of simulation can be run was built. We oﬀer various earthquake measures andsolutions on an urban scale.
●Scenary simulation●Traﬃc Flow Analysis●Road Damage
Information System●Map showing earthquake prone areas / GIS●BCP Assistance Tool
●BCP assistance and BCMS
conﬁguration support services

Information Display System
Information Display Systems such as the driving simulator; simulator that fuses
miniature model and VR; and VR-Cloud®, cloud computing application that allows
VR environment to be shared among anyone online, can be used for measuresagainst earthquake.
●6K Digital Signage System●Driving Simulator●VR Modeling sSystem●Earthquake Early Warning

Solution for Disaster
Prevention due to Earthquake
FORUM8 oﬀer tools and technical services for verifying structures' safety, cost
performance, and seismic capacity, and for assisting with reinforcement design.
FORUM8 will propose many safety measures/solutions including tsunami analysis,
evacuation analysis, and Earthquake Early Warning System.
●Structural analysis／●Debris-Avalanche simulation
seismic diagnosis services●Fire and Evacuation Analysis●Inundation/Flood/Tsunami Analysis●High-performance computing●Ground Analysis / Liquefaction Measures
on cloud services

Design Veriﬁcation /Maintenance & Management System
This system checks for critical errors in the design of civil structures. It includes
maintenance/management and Bridge Inspection tool for concrete, helping
customers with their bridge maintenance/management work as well as their planfor measures to increase bridge's life span.
●Allplan（Architectural civil engineering） ●Bridge check support system●Structural Design Veriﬁcation Support System ●System Designed to Plan measures toRepair Bridge and Increase its Life Span
●Concrete Maintenance

EXODUS
Series

Structural Analysis / Cross-Section･Bridge Superstructure Design･Bridge Substructure Design･Foundation Design･Temporary Work Design･Road work Design
Harbor･Sewerage and Stormwater･Geo technical Analysis ･CAD/CIM･Maintenance management / Earthquake risk･Architecture / Plant
GIS ／ System development service ／ 3D VR Engineering Service ／ Analysis support service

75”Construction IT journalist”- seeking the growth strategy ofconstruction industry using IT
Ryota Ieiri

Ieiri lab experience report

Serial article on Up&Coming●Vol.16 VR community development●Vol.18 UC-win /Road Expert training seminar
Ieiri comment and proposal
This time's seminar was not for improving the operation skills of a software, but it wasfor improving the ability to practice “management consulting” through a software. As
the author himself possesses a qualification of a management consultant called small
and medium enterprise management consultant, he has fully realized about it.
Currently, BIM (building information modeling) for the field of architecture and CIM(construction information modeling) for the field of civil engineering is starting to
spread, but what is common between the two is not just that it uses a three
dimensional design software as a tool. It brings profit by carrying out an applicationthat is closely cooperated with the company's management strategies such as towhich business of the company should the BIM and CIM be used, in combination withwhich software should it be used, and what kind of new products/services should be
provided to what type of customers. In plain words, both BIM and CIM are going to be“complicated products”. In order to sell these kind of products, consulting ability
towards customers is essential. And if the customer introduces the product andsucceeds in business as well, there is no need to mention that the agency will receive
repeated orders including consulting.
Future prospects of the productUC-win/Road went into the 14th year since its release. It is a three dimensional virtual
reality software as if it was waiting for the spread of BIM/CIM recently. Hereafter, theexpansion of it should be done fitting the spread of BIM/CIM. As for the expansion of
the entire region, a creation of a CIM model of few tens of square km putting together
the entire new section of the railway into one became possible. The fact that the
UC-win/Road Ver.9 has relaxed the conventional 20km×20km restriction and that it
copes with a generation function of a large scale terrain of over 100km can be said
that it followed the flow. Besides this, there are ideas such as adding a switch and acontrol panel function used in BEMS (energy management system for buildings) ,which
is used in the maintenance management field, into BIM models for BIM, andcooperating real time information of sensors installed to existing structures with CIM
models for CIM. UC-win/Road is also expected to provide understandability andusability that exists only in virtual reality, fitting the trend of BIM/CIM.

Ieiri comment and proposal
Items that are to be the subject of the independent simplified environmental
assessment “small assessment”, which appeared in the lecture of Mr. Kasaki, include
many analysis that are carried out in cooperation with the BIM (building information
modeling) and CIM (construction information modeling) of the architecture field suchas shade analysis, outflow analysis, and wind analysis. For designers and builders
utilizing BIM and CIM, analysis necessary for “small assessment” can be carried out
with less effort by making good use of the models of buildings and civil engineering
structures. As well as the analysis of the designing and building necessary directly tothe business, carrying out extra analysis for the surrounding area, bringing together
as small assessment and by explaining it, the sense of security and trust of theresidents of the surrounding area will further increase. By expressing the weather
assumed by the small assessment, consideration conditions such as season and time,
and the analysis results of those all together in VR, the facilitation towards theresidents will further increase.
Future prospects of the productAlso in the environment assessment academic society held in Hosei University in
Iidabashi, Tokyo on September 14th, Mr. Kasaki has presented, in combination withdemonstrations of UC-win/Road, about the small assessment of sediment collecting
field of Omachishi. Opinions highly rating the understandability appeared one after
another from the experts of environmental assessment in the hall. BIM, CIM, and VR isstarting to spread in the field of architecture and civil engineering, but hereafter, thetask will be to broaden the application of these tools in the environmental assessment
field. By the collaboration of experts of architecture, civil engineering, and environmental assessment, a more effective small assessment could be realized.
This could be also useful for the national resilience of Japan.

▲An example of a workshop ▲ An example whichthat modelled the element
dangerous places hiddenof the city drawn on a paperin the city were madeby the children at the left
into VR and informationside at real time in VR
was shared by everyone

In the DVD distributed to theparticipants, data such as sample
data and sales manual of about 4GB
was closely packed▲▲Elicit hidden opinions of
the residents throughworkshops(Source: Mr. Kasaki Hiroo)▲

The import function of the building
model by the BIM's data exchange
standard “IFC format” is also quipped

The Association of State of the Art Technologies in Visual Expression
http://soatassoc.org
Contents of activities of the Hyogikyo
1. Holding workshops promoting the use of latest technologies and symposiums
2. Support of expression project using latest technologies
3. Holding contests
4. International exchange
5. Various promotional activities of exhibitions and publications
6. Holding qualification examinations and human resources development
related to expression technology

The Association of State of the Art Technologies in Visual
Expression(Abbreviation : Hyogikyo): Members wanted
An organization to manage the state-of-the-art technology
for expressionists. It contributes to the society throughhuman resources development of technology developersof the state-of-the-art technologies in expression and theapplication of the new technologies in expression.
Usage fields of expression technology
and connected industries

Groups of the Hyogikyo Creative group User group
Product group Others (Start up by a member's proposal possible)
Examples of use of expression technology

Examples of use of expression technology

The use of 3D printers in projection mapping

The use of 3D printers in projection mapping

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFqSbTxqxE4

Obtained point cloud data

Evaluation on the projection /presentation

Output via 3D printerArt

Services
Manufacturers
Municipalities

Scenery filmed.

Entertainment

Advertisement

Researchers

Othersfield

Expression
skill

Disasterprevention

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Medical,welfare,nursing
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Civil engineering / building
Urban development

Event: The watch-night bell at
EnyuujiDate: 31 December 2012

Point cloud data
Polygon model

Project planned by:
Projector used: 1 projector with abrightness of 10000 lumen

Application case “The use of 3D printers in projection mapping”
Expression technology of related fields

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ITS World Congress Tokyo 2013 report
Over 20,000 people from 65 countries participated in the firstvenue in Japan in 9 years.Several number of FORUM8's DS played
the active roles at multiple booths.
FORUM8's different kinds of DS got a lot of attention even frompersons concerned from overseas.

On the other hand, the member
of BMIA in France who developed "G'Val" told that they would like to showcase
their system in ITS World Congress in Bordeaux held in 2015.
FORUM8 showcased the following products based on 6K Multi-cluster Digital
Alternatively, we could see various types of simulators at the exhibition site.
Signage.
1) Presentation with experience corner for UC-win/Road Ver.9 New features / Specifically at this congress, many of exhibitors introduced UC-win/Road
Driving Simulator including ITS Experience Simulator of Central Nippon
ADAS function2) F1 race experience via network / multi driver synchronous driving function Expressway Company Limited., DSSS Experience Simulator of the National
Police Agency and UTMS Society of Japan, VICS Experience Simulator of
3) Parking solution via VR-Cloud and UC-win/Road
Vehicle Information and Communication System Center (VICS Center),4) UC-win/Road train simulator
COOPERATIVE ITS Driving Simulator of TOYOTA Motor Corporation, 3 types of5) Training system for tunnel management "G'Val"
Driving Simulators which have different concepts for each of AISIN SEIKI Co.,
6) Ultra Micro Data Center
Ltd. and a simulator of driver support of Fujitsu Limited.
Especially what visitors from Japan and overseas got interested in was
They all achieved the advanced and various kinds of function of ITS and
UC-win/Road Experience Simulator. The experience corner with 6K
attracted much interest from many visitors.
Multi-cluster Digital Signage had also great success.

Several number of FORUM8's DS played the active roles at multiple booths.

▲VICS Experience Simulator▲3 types of Driving Simulators which havedifferent concepts for each of AISIN SEIKI Co., Ltd.

▲COOPERATIVE ITS Driving Simulator of
TOYOTA Motor Corporation▲Experience Simulator of the National Police Agency and
UTMS Society of Japan▲ITS Experience Simulator at the joint exhibition boothof MLIT Japan and highway companies▲A simulator of driver support of Fujitsu Limited.

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The 14th VR Conference
Design Festival Day 2 kicked oﬀ with the "VR Conference" in the morning, which comprised of the opening
special lecture followed by the Awards Ceremony to present the awards of the "The 12th 3D VR Simulation
Contest on Cloud". In the afternoon, "General Session" was held followed by "Driving Simulator Session", bothof which constitutes "The 14th UC-win/Road Conference". Both conferences took place in the Shinagawa
Intercity Hall.

International
Symposium

Organized：FORUM8 Co., Ltd.
Date : Sep. 19, 2013
Venue : Shinagawa INTERCITY Hall

The 14th UC-win/Road Conference General / Driving Simulation Sessions[Special Lecture] " Instant and Flexible 3D

Reconstruction Using a Digital Camera"
Masatoshi Okutomi Professor in the Graduate School of Science andEngineering Department, Tokyo Institute of Technology
He gave an explanation about the technology to restore camera position
for shooting and the intended 3D structure by processing the image shotin the various directions. This method which he was involved can obtain
the restore results by immediately processing the shot image, so it ispossible to confirm the restored
results up to a given time andeffectively shoot the required
images. In this lecture, heintroduced the development
overview and the case study ofprocessing results along with thetypical explanation about related
technology.
[Special Lecture] The Latest Case Studies of

Hiroyuki Hakura President of 3D and special-appointment
professor of Digital Hollywood Co., Ltd.
S3D images has been expanded to many kinds of applied fields such asentertainment, medicine and education etc. and recently its expressive
skills have been improved from "Virtual" to "Real" like 3D projection
mapping and 3D printer. Especially 3D printer and 3D projection
mapping, which had been
centered on the use forindustries, were combined to use
for AR and VR and the works foreducation, trainings, entertainment and art have been created.
These new development was
introduced.

[Special Lecture] Simulator via high-performance

3D Projection Mapping and its Future Development

motion and case studies of testing device

Mamoru Hanzawa
General Manager of Japan office of Christie Digital Systems, Inc.

Koji Masuno
Application Engineering of Moog Japan Ltd.

Christie Digital Systems, Inc. provides the world-class projection solution
and system integration services. The images with stable andhigh-precision created by this company's projectors are spreading theimages' world and being used for various fields in which the advanced
projection is required. He introduced the strides which this company ismaking for 3D projection mapping, the latest case study for images withhigh-precision and high-resolution via a DLP projector and its future
development.

High-performance motion systems are used in various fields as asimulator for vehicles research and development, training simulator forplane operation and vibration test device etc. MOOG Inc. are providing
users in the world with a number of motion systems. Systems using
high-performance motion especially allow to improve the process of
research development. He introduced some introduction examples
focusing on European countries and the method for effective use ofhigh-performance motion.

[Special Lecture] Use of Simulation in the Field[Special Lecture] Development of ICT Technology andof Information Processing for Accident
Prevention and Safety
Koji Oguri
Professor in information Science, Aichi Prefectural University
In addition to the vehicle information via multi-display simulator which
was refurbished from an actual vehicle and 6-axis motion simulator
system belonging to his laboratory, world-class research results aboutbiosignal analysis of drivers, estimation technologies for drivers
conditions, such as the mental load and sleepiness and the action
prediction have been published. He has acquired a lot of patents about
the estimation technologies for drivers conditions. The future
development of the next-generation driving simulator along with theseresearch results was introduced in this lecture.

78[Special Lecture] "A New Development of 3D/VR/AR”

Future Development in the Use of Simulation
Shuichi MatsumotoLecturer in the science and engineering department, Keio University

With the rapid developments in ICT, various kinds of new approaches
which was unfeasible with only conventional information communication
technology are now becoming possible. Even in the world of simulation,
development for elemental technology and research for actual use and its
possibility of actual use have been very large. In this lecture we took alook back about the simulation technology and its case studies so far andthe future possibility for use of simulation was also introduced.

Organizers：Virtual Design World Cup Executive Committee

The 4th Student BIM&VR Design Contest on Cloud-Competition for designing an advanced constructionengineering-works on Cloud, making full use of BIM/CIM and VR ! -The 2nd Student BIM & VR Design Contest
World Cup Award Noah's Ark -Tokyo 2050Shibaura Institute of Technology

Theme 2014 "Sustainable Olympic Town in Tokyo Bay 2020"
A total of 36 teams (15 from Japan, 21 from outside Japan) entered the Virtual Design World Cup (VDWC), The 4th Student BIM&VR Design
Contest on Cloud Services (Organizer: VDWC Executive Committee), and out of these, 15 were nominated in the 1st round review in July
2014. On 20 November 2014 during the FORUM8 Design Festival 2014, the nominated teams all attended the Awards Ceremony (either inperson or online) for the ﬁnal evaluation of their project by the judges to take away their prize.

World Cup Award

Excellent Award｢Tokyo_Sustainable Development｣｢ The S.T.A.R.S. ｣Kanazawa University

KUUPL

University of Transport and Communication INED_UT

Overview

Accommodations, means of transport, and entertainment for the visitors to the Tokyo 2020
Olympic games will all be provided. The harbor will be developed into an attractive and richenvironment from the standpoint of landscape design, turning the current image of theharbor seen as a place for industrial activities around. With an aim to protect the environmental in and around the Tatsumi area and to develop the area sustainably, cost performancein the aspect of both visual quality and environmental protection will be maximized.

Overview

plans to secure new trafﬁc route by constructing a new bridge and to mitigate congestion
likely to be triggered by surging crowds during the games will be proposed. This idea will be
put into effect in order to save energy consumption towards the sustainable development in
not just Tokyo Bay but throughout the Japanese archipelago and to solve issues expectedahead of the plans.

Judge's Special Prize

Sustainable
Design Award

Prof. Yasushi Ikeda(Graduate School of Keio University /Chief of executive committee
of VDWC / Representative of IKDS)｢Connected Yumenoshima,
Optimised Circulation for the Olympics｣
Robert Gordon University

Forsight Award｢gather」

Mr. Yoshihisa Hanamura(Director of NPO Civil
Machizukuri Station) /Vicechairperson of Liaison
Council of Construction NPOs)

Tokyo University + Yamaguchi University

T.O.F.UInternational Architectural Think Tank Inc.

Top of The
World Award

Prof. Kostas Terzidis(Associate Professor,
Harvard University, USA)

｢Walkerizing City」 Shibaura Institute of Technology / Graduatedschool of Shibaura Institute of Technology®

Civil Design AwardshellﬁshVote on cloud via VR-Cloud®

Awarded works can be seen! vdwc.forum8.jp｢√SHINKIBA」

Ritsumeikan University

Prof. C David Tseng(National Chiao Tung University,
Taiwan / Representative of
CitiCraft architectural ofﬁce)

DDP

The judgment of this contest is conducted via VR-Cloud® which is a consensus building solution whichuses 3D and VR on a cloud server.

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Organizers：Virtual Design World Cup Executive Committee

The 3rd Student BIM&VR Design Contest on Cloud-Competition for designing an advanced constructionengineering-works on Cloud, making full use of BIM/CIM and VR ! -Theme2013 “ Sustainable Station Front in

Global Metropolis”

World Cup Award

World Cup Award

Title ：Breathing Station Team Name：Nihon University

Title ：Drafty Port Team Name：Shibaura Institute of Technology

HULAN

Over the Rainbow Award Civil Design Award

Over the Rainbow Award
Prof. Kostas Terzidis(Associate Professor, Harvard University, USA)

Prof. Hiromichi Yoshikawa (Professor of DisasterMr. Yoshihisa Hanamura

Prevention Engineering, Urban and Civil Engineering,(Director of NPO Civil Machizukuri Station) /Faculty of Engineering, Tokyo City University)

Vicechairperson of Liaison Council of Construction NPOs)

Title：

Title：Sakura in the sea

Title：WIND DAM

Team Name：Shanghai University
dream of teamTeam Name：Yamaguchi University shows

Tower of Pwer Award

Urban Rediscovery Award

Bon Voyage

Team Name：

Shanghai Maritime
University
TransSMURed.

Prof. C David Tseng

Prof. Kazuhiro Kojima(National Chiao Tung University, Taiwan / Representative of(Coelacanth And Associates / Professor of Yokohama Graduate

CitiCraft architectural oﬃce)

School of Architecture (Y-GSA), Yokohama National University)

Title：tokyo bay tower

Title：sibakara

Team Name：Takushoku University

Team Name：Nihon University

nagami design squad

DOVIO

The 2nd Student BIM&VR Design Contest on Cloud

Virtual Design World Cup

The 2nd Student BIM & VR Design Contest-Competition for designing an advanced constructionengineering-works on Cloud, making full use of BIM/CIM and VR ! -Theme2012“Sustainable Design of Marine City”

on Cloud Services

World Cup Award
Title：Noah's Ark -Tokyo 2050チーム名：Shibaura Institute of Technology

SWD LAB（建築設計情報研究・澤田研究室)

Excellent Award

Excellent Award
Modern&Nostalgia Award

Environmental Design andInformation Technology Award
Mr. Tomohiro Fukuda(Osaka University)

Mr. Hiromichi Yoshikawa(Tokyo City University)

Title：City of Dreams
Team Name：Shanghai University 1205
(コミュニケーション・情報工学学部)

Title：Fisland
Team Name：Nihon University(構造・デザイン研究室)

Title：'s SITE
Team Name：Hosei University

JT&SO

spatial analysis lab(法政大学大学院、空間分析研究室)

Challenging Award

Arche Polis Award

Civil Design Award

Mr.Tomohiko Yamanashi(Nikken Sekkei)

Mr. Kostas Terzidis(Harvard University)

Mr.Yoshihisa Hanamura(NPO Civil Machizukudi Station)

Title：The ﬂoating town
Team Name：Shibaura Institute of Technology

Title：The Poseidon
Team Name：Nihon University(構造・デザイン研究室)

ANT

Title：JUGEMU
Team Name：Nihon University

SF-JNT2

TOKU-16th(建築設計情報研究・澤田研究室)(構造・デザイン研究室)

The 1st Student BIM&VR Design Contest on Cloud

Virtual Design World Cup
The 1st Student BIM & VR Design Contest-Competition for designing an advanced constructionengineering-works on Cloud, making full use of BIM/CIM and VR ! -Theme2011“SHIBUYA Bridge”

on Cloud Services

World Cup Award

Civil Design Award

Enorasis Award

Best Rendez-vous Place Award

Mr. Yoshihisa Hanamura(NPO Civil Machizukudi Station)

Mr. Kostas Terzidis(Harvard University)

Mr. Hiromichi Yoshikawa(Tokyo City University)

Title：The Oasis

Title：Shibuya Sky Way

Title：B-side

Title：Hatching the Future

Team Name：Team Name：Team Name：Kanazawa University

Urban city Lab

Team Name：Nihon University

Structure and
Design Lab
of Nihon University

Shibaura Institute ofTechnology
isue-yHong Kong Polytechnic
University
WEdoitEnvironmental Design andInformation Technology Award

Challenging Award

Mr. Tomohiro Fukuda(Osaka University)

Mr.Tomohiko Yamanashi(Nikken Sekkei)

Title：Tokyo2020

Title：Amoeba

Team Name：Team Name：

Shanghai University
Dream creation

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Yasushi Ikeda Lab
of Keio University
SFC

Organizers：Cloud Programming World Cup Executive Committee

The 2nd Student Cloud Programming World Cup-Put your 3D VR Cloud application programming skills
to the test using FORUM8's Software Development Kit (SDK)!-

Put your 3D VR Cloud application programming skills
to the test using FORUM8's Software Development Kit (SDK)!

A total of 9 teams (4 from Japan, 5 from outside Japan) entered the Cloud Programming World Cup(CPWC), The 2nd Student Cloud
Programming World Cup (Organizer: CPWC Executive Committee), and out of these, 9 were nominated in the 1st round review in July
2014. On 20 November 2014 during the FORUM8 Design Festival 2014, the nominated teams all attended the Awards Ceremony (either inperson or online) for the ﬁnal evaluation of their project by the judges to take away their prize.

World Cup Award ｢Kinect Smart Drive｣ Shanghai Jiao Tong University Great Sword
Kinect Smart Drive combines Kinect drive and smart drive (automatic assist drive)
together. User can use it in UC-win/Road with a Kinect sensor. For the user who do
not have kinect, can just use smart drive functions. It is not only a software plug-in,
but also a game system, even can be a good tools for researchers reseach about the
automatic drive. We hope everyone can have fun with this wonderful plug-in.

Judge's special prize

Environmental Design
and IT Award

Tomohiro Fukuda

Hiroyuki Hakura
Unmanned Ground Mr.
(Delegate of "the Forum for Advancement
Vechicle Awardof Stereoscopic Three Dimensional Image(Head of judges and associate
professor from the Graduate
School of Engineering
Osaka University)

Technology and Arts" / DesignatedProfessor of Digital Hollywood
University, Graduate School)｢Analysis of drive behavior in shared spaces
and architecture of large scale simulation environments｣｢Building of a test environment
for automatic driving systems」

Cloud-sourcing Award

Real World
Application Award

Sugiyama Jyogakuen University Chocolat

Prof. Taro Narahara(Associate professor fromthe College of Architectural
Design, New Jersey Instituteof Technology)｢Openstreetmap import and navigation plugin」
Shanghai Maritime University

SDL

Pencreach Yoann(Technical Manager of
FORUM8 VR development)｢Driving Support Plugin」

Torneko

The 1st Cloud Programming World Cup

Kyushu University

Kansai University

Kaisers-Put your 3D VR Cloud application programming skills
to the test using FORUM8's Software Development Kit (SDK)!-World Cup Award
Title：Image View Event Plugin/Image View Slave Plugin,Contec Scenario Event Plugin

Team Name：Team Name : Kyoto University

KU-ITS＜Concept＞
Plugin that UC-win/Road able to cooperate with NIRS and display image
and text on cluster client.

Brain Activity Award

Emerging Talent Award

3D Simulation Award

Mr. Hiroyuki HakuraProf. Taro Narahara

Pencreach Yoann 氏(Delegate of "the Forum for Advancement of
Stereoscopic Three Dimensional Image
Technology and Arts" / Designated Professor of
Digital Hollywood University, Graduate School)

Title：Mouse Driving Plugin
Team Name：(Kyushu University) SDL(Associate professor from the College ofArchitectural Design, New Jersey Institute ofTechnology)

Title：Show the track of a vehicle
Team Name：(Shanghai Jiao Tong University)
Kungfu baozi(Technical Manager of FORUM8 VR development)

Title：Evacuation Data
Import and Display
Team Name：(Shanghai Univeristy)
Cloud1205

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ContestContest▼The contest has been held since 2002 after receiving the Product of the Year award. Works from the last 13 contests held in our public relations magazine Up & Coming and introductory reports on them are shown below.

13th

Date : 20-Nov-2014 Location : http://vrcon.forum8.jp"Cooperative
ITS Driving Simulator"

Simulation for environmental
upgrading aroundHigashi Takase river

TOYOTA MOTORCORPORATION.

Fushimi Technical High School in Kyoto
Regional Construction／Engineering／Design

QuikDeck Promotion VR Data

DSSS Experience VR Data

Nisso Industries Co., Ltd.

UTMS Society of Japan

Residential Building Design
VR Simulation for N Houseatelier DoN

12thConstruction VR Simulation
for the bridge replacement

Onuma Floating Istands
landscape simulation

SOZOTECH

Sanyu Eng. Ltd

11th
Date : 19-Nov-2013 Location : http://vrcon.forum8.jp

Date：19-Nov-2012 Location：http://vrcon.forum8.jp

Project for sharing system of compact
EV vehicle using VR simulation

VR Simulation for Traﬃc
Regulation to Divert Traﬃc
During Night Construction

TOYOTA Motor Corporation.

Iwasaki CO., LTD.

Driver Training andAssessment System
of PCC (Pure Car Carrier)
Simulator QUBE
Ports and Bulk

VR Simulation thatat uses Tsunami/
Evacuation
Analysis Results

QUBE Ports and Bulk

Paciﬁc Consultants
Co., LTD.

VR Simulator for
Experiencing
an Intelligent
Driver's Seat

VR Model ofOsaka'sUnderground
Shopping Mall

Restoring the
Oomuta street car
in 1952 and thetown along
its railroad

TS TECH Co., Ltd.

Graduate School of
Osaka University

Keisuke Ijiri

Simulation for alandscaping planusing point
cloud data

Training system
for tunnel
administrator
via VR

Kyushu-orient Servey&
Design Co., Ltd.

BMIA（France）

Simulation for urban planningin front of Hokuriku
Shinkansen "Iiyama station"
Iiyama city Construction channel
department City planning section/
Section for maintening thesurrounding of the station of
Shinkansen bullet train

Regional Construction／Development／Accountability

Regional Construction／Engineering／Design

VR Simulation for an Urban
Expressway with U-Turn Road

Proposal of a New Engineering
Method for Installing Single
Track Railway Bridges

The Use of VR Simulation to Evaluate
Safety of a New Type of Road (2+1)
as well as Drivers' Behavior

SOZOTECH

Noda Engineering Co., Ltd.

University of Seoul

10th

Aiming for "Alleviating traﬃc jams in
the original route especially nearrailroad crossings and narrow bridges".
Nishitetsu C.E. Consultant Co., Ltd

Simpliﬁed assessment forlandslide extraction in
the south of Nakatsuna
Material Hakuba Co., Ltd.

Date : 19-Nov-2010 Location : MEGURO GAJOEN

Proposal of undergroundinstallation of Hanshin expressway
and improved city using VR

System for checking the position
where equipments are installed
Japan Railway Construction,
Transport and Technology Agency

Faculty of Policy Studies,
Kansai University

VICS Driving simulator

Highway driving simulator system

Vehicle Information andCommunication System Center

East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd

Kamen Rider, cyclone racing simulator

ITS driving simulator

Bicycle simulator

TOEI Company, Ltd

Amlux TOYOTA Co., Ltd

Graduate school of University of Tokushima

Debris avalanche simulation

Faculty of Engineering, Gunma University

Simulation for improving theroute taken by students goingto and from school

3D VR modeling of
the Hunter Expressway
Roads and Traﬃc Authority of NSW (RTA)

VR simulation for consensus
creation in the traﬃc nodes
improvement project
Asahi Sokuryo Sekkei Co., Ltd

STRIDING AHEAD! ModelingUnpredictable
PedestrianRoad Crossing Behavior

A publicity drive simulator for
EV and charging system in SmartGrid

Abley Transportation Consultants Limited (New Zealand)

SK Energy Co., Ltd. （Korea）

Regional Construction／Design／Art

Regional Construction／Design／Good Communication

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JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information
Technology Industries Association) Car Electronics
Commitee / Car Electronics Promoting Comitee

9th
Date : 15-Nov-2011 Location :：http://vrcon.forum8.jp

Tatsumi Architects & Engineers

Experience simulator
for ITS spot service

VR simulation of the crosswalk
construction planning for theprevention of traﬃc accidents
Korea Transportation Safety Authority(Korea)

VR utilization for consensusbuilding toward landscapeformation of design city, Kobe

Directorate general for Kobe city planningVR simulation for the proposal of
the ground facilities construction
Asunaro Aoki Construction Co., Ltd8thDate : 20-Nov-2009 Location : Tokyo Conference Center in Shinagawa

Simulation of Railway Bridge Beam
Construction Work

VR Data for Ohashi Junction of
Metropolitan Expressway

Noda Engineering Co., Ltd.

Simulation of Traﬃc in Kyoto City

VR Data of Roundabouts
in US 41 ProjectGraduate School of Informatics
Kyoto University

Metropolitan Expressway
Company Limited

Ourston Roundabout Engineering, Inc.（USA）

Regional Construction／Design／Art

VR simulation of Design Changeof Korea Namhae Highway
Korea Road Agency (Korea)

Proposal of Reproducing Environmentallyfriendly Waterland City Hino
Hosei University

7th

VR Project of Beijing Guomian Group(Jingmian Second Factory)

Creation of Road Which Is Suitable for
Aso Kuju National Park

Beijing Water Cube Digital Technology Co.,Ltd. (China)

Nishitetsu C.E.Consultant Co.,Ltd

6th
Date : 20-Nov-2008 Location : Tokyo Conference Center in Shinagawa

Date : 21-Nov-2007 Location : Tokyo Conference Center in Shinagawa

Ishikawa-cho Junction Simulation

Simulated driving diagnosis
system using CG simulation

Kanagawa Construction Bureau,
Metropolitan Expressway Company Limited

National Agency for Automotive Safety & Victims' Aid

Sakai City Oshoji
LRT Project VR data

SMARTWAY 2007
VR Simulation

Osaka University,
Graduate School ofEngineering, Divisionof Sustainable Energy
and Environmental
Engineering

National Institute for Land andInfrastructure Management,
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure
and Transport / Highway
Industry Development
Organization

Erection of construction girders VR utilization case infor underground passageway
educational curriculum
construction in train stations.
Daido Institute of Technology, Department of
Noda Engineering Co., Ltd.

Driving Ability Measurement
Asuke By-pass Road Simulationfor Senior Citizen VR Simulation
Meijo University, Faculty of Science and Technology,
Department of Information Engineering

Civil Engineering and Environmental Design

Regional Construction／Design／Artistic

Sancheong-Sudong
VR Simulation

AFRICA_SUDAN Project

Busan Regional Construction &Management Oﬃce (Korea)

CION Media Company (Turkey)

Simulation of an evacuation Digital Phoenix Projectin an aging society using
by UC-win/Road III
3D VR
Taisei Engineering Co., Ltd.

Arizona State University （USA）

Meishi Road Buresau, Chubu Regional Bureau,
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport

Regional Construction／Design／Art

Katsunuma Station SquarePark Simulation

Qingdao JiaoZhou bay
Tunnel Project
Nepoch Consultant Co., Ltd.

Digital Phoenix Project
by UC-win/Road II

Huyo architect oﬃce Co., Ltd.

Arizona State University

Hosei University around
Ichigaya Campus VR Simulation
Civil and Environmental Engineering , Facultyof Engineering and Design, Hosei University.

5th
Date : 27-Nov-2006 Location : Tokyo Conference Center in Shinagawa

Simulation carried out at the
Daishi junction and ventilation place

Machida city, Aibara-Tsuruma line simulation

Kanagawa Construction Bureau,
Metropolitan Expressway
Company Limited

Bureau of Construction Tokyo Metropolitan
Government Minami Tama Higashibu Construction
Oﬃce/Japan Bridge & Structure Institute, Inc.

4th

The Simulation of Ecological
The VR simulation for the
2010, Shanghai international
Restoration of Yunnan Province landscape comparison of
exhibition central axis
Erhai Lakeside Area
International avenue transit mall simulation
China Shanghai Institute of Waterways

Nihon University College of Science andChina Nepoch Consultant Co. Ltd
Technology Department ofTransportation Engineering and Socio-Technology

3rdDate : 22-Nov-2005 Location : Nakameguro GT Tower Plaza Hall, Tokyo

Date : 12-Nov-2004 Location : Nakameguro GT Tower Plaza Hall, Tokyo

Matsuyama belt highway

Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport,
Shikoku Regional Development Bureau,
Matsuyama Rivers and National Highway Bureau

Road Management Support System
by using Virtual Reality(VR)Road Management Technology Center

Korea : Dong Hong Cheun- Yang Yang highway project.

China : Tientsin Haihe
bridges project- Cifeng bridge design
study

Korea Highway Corporation Basis Soft,Inc

Metropolitan undergroundinfrastructure model

CRISEN TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

Landscape simulation
for street planning

Ken-Ou-Dou (Chiba)
VR simulation

Metropolitan Expressway
Company, Tokyo Building
Bureau, Related Street
Division

Japan Highway PublicCorp.,Tokyo Construction
Bereau, Chiba Construction
Oﬃce/Daiichi Fukken

NISSEI EBLO INC.

2nd

1st
Date : 1-Nov-2003 Location:Phoenix Seagaia Resort, Miyazaki

Date : 7-Nov-2002 Location:FORUM8 Tokyo head oﬃce

Sagami Longitudinal Expressway Ebina
Nirth JCT/CG Model

Tokai Ring Expressway

Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport,
Chubu Regional Bureau,
Tajimi Oﬃce of Sabo and national Highway

Central Nippon Expressway Company Limited
Tokyo oﬃce, Atsugi work oﬃce
Route1 Hokusei Bypass

CG model of Fuji Speedway

Ministry of Land, Infrastructure andTransport, Chubu Regional Bureau,
Hokusei National Highway Oﬃce

Taisei Corporation
Fuji International Speedway Co., Ltd

Design Festival
2015.11.18～20

Simulation for the street
Hill-crest in eastern area,
improvement project in Otsu city HSST
Yachiyo Engineering Co., Ltd
Osaka branch oﬃce

Bellwood Design System Co., Ltd

Kushimoto bridge andMiyuga loop bridge
Nippon Koei Co., Ltd Osaka branch oﬃce

Construction work of
train station's roof

East Japan Railway Company Research& Development Center of JR East Group●14th 3DVR Simulation Contest on Cloud ●15 th VR Conference※introduction of cloud voting via VR-Cloud®

Presentation document
on temporary construction
in traﬃc intersection

14th
3D V

Toda Corporation

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Atsugi IC,Tomei Expressway
NEXCO Central (Central Nippon Expressway
Co., Ltd Atsugi oﬃce of Tokyo branch)

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