Virtual and Augmented Reality Applications in Manufacturing
By: edited by S. K. Ong, A. Y. C. Nee
Contributors: Nee, A. Y. C.
Publisher: Springer London
Published: 2004
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] /
Number of pages: 388
ISBN-13: 9781849969215; 9781447138730
Subjects: Computer vision; Industrial engineering; Computer science
Description: Augmented (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) technologies are increasingly being used in manufacturing processes. These use real and simulated objects to create a simulated environment that can be used to enhance the design and manufacturing processes. Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality Applications in Manufacturing is written by experts from the world's leading institutions working in virtual manufacturing and gives the state of the art of the field. Features: - Chapters covering the state of the art in VR and AR technology and how these technologies can be applied to manufacturing. - The latest findings in key areas of AR and VR application to manufacturing. - The results of recent cross-disciplinary research projects in the US and Europe showing application solutions of AR and VR technology in real industrial settings. Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality Applications in Manufacturing will be of interest to all engineers wishing to keep up-to-date with technologies that have the potential to revolutionize manufacturing processes over the next few years.
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Table of contents: title: Preface; title: Table of Contents; title: List of Contributing Authors; title: List of Abbreviations; title: A Brief Introduction to VR and AR Applications in Manufacturing; title: Part I VR Technology - VR Modeling: Solid Modeling Through Constraint-based Manipulations in a Virtual Reality Environment; Interactive Solid Modeling in a Virtual Environment with Haptic Interface; title: Part 1 VR Technology - VR Applications: A Supervisory Data-Traffic Controller in Large-scale Distributed Virtual Reality Applications; A Decision Support System for Integrating Real-time Manufacturing Control with a Virtual Environment; A Hybrid Approach to the Verification and Analysis of Assembly and Maintenance Processes Using Virtual Reality and Digital Mannequin Technologies; Virtual Assembly/Disassembly System Using Natural Human Interaction and Control; title: Part II AR Technology - AR Devices and Technology: Stable Real-time AR Framework for Training and Planning in Industrial Environments; Adapting to Registration Error in an Intent-Based Augmentation System; Augmented Reality as a New User Interface for the Planning of Manufacturing Systems; Design and Prototyping of a Teleportal UltraLight-Weight Large Field of View Head-Mounted Display; title: Part 2 AR Technology - AR in Manufacturing and Service Applications: Developing and Applying AR Technology in Design, Production, Service, and Training; Mobile Service Applications for Machine Tools; Validation of the Dynamics of a Parts Feeding System Using Augmented Reality Technology; Vision-based Augmented Reality for Guiding Assembly; Performance Evaluation of Augmented Reality for Directed Assembly; The Intelligent Welding Gun: Augmented Reality for Experimental Vehicle Construction; Augmented Reality - Helmet for the Manual Welding Process; title: Index.