Industrial simulation can be very complex, making engineers’ collaboration even more difficult. Furthermore, in large scale models, the perception of the actual model is not a one-man job. What is needed, is the development of a visualization tool for the simulation model in the user’s physical environment aiming at better and quicker perception of the production line and its aspects. Additionally, user input must be taken into account, for making last-minute adjustments to the simulation model.
IDSS-AR is an Augmented Reality visualization tool, supporting the simulation of assembly production line. The augmented model is interactable, so that users can reconfigure it and visualize effects in near real-time.
With the introduction of the IDSS-AR tool the user can walk around it and look view different aspects, elevating the perception of the simulation model, and enabling collaborative engineering.
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The developed tool, has been applied in VOLVO, utilizing an offline production line, similar to the actual one. The perception time of the model has been reduced. Notably, more aspects of the model have been taken into consideration compared to the conventional simulation representation currently used. Finally, collaborative design of the simulation model has been rendered feasible, as a team of production managers can group and discuss on the same 3D model by making annotations.