A template apnupling vinrtual reality a CAD in an immersive car interior design scenario. (1st January 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Meyrueis, Vincent; Paljic, Alexis; Leroy, Laure; Fuchs, Philippe
• Is Part Of: International journal of product development. Volume 18:Number 5(2013)
• Page Start: 395
• Page End: 410
• Publication Date: 2013-01-01
• Subjects: virtual reality -- CAD -- immersive environment -- design process -- automotive simulation; New products -- Periodicals; Technological innovations -- Periodicals; Research, Industrial -- Periodicals; 658.57505
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1477-9056

Abstract

In this paper, we introduce a method for using jointly the resources of the virtual reality and CAD. The aim is to improve the designers' productivity, particularly in the automotive field. This paper presents a first approach using a bidirectional link between CAD and virtual reality systems that allows parts product modification during a functional virtual simulation review of a car interior. For this, we propose to use a template that gathers different information necessary for the set-up of the immersive simulation and that allows data exchange for product modification. Our approach has been evaluated through an experimental case based on the modification of a button on a vehicle dashboard. In this context, different interaction paradigms and designer assistances supported by the template have also been addressed.