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Virtual Reality in the Product-Development-Process
Visualisierung, Simulation und Interaktion im Digitalen Produkt - Virtual Reality
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 14:57:29
Abstract
Technology of Virtual Reality. Human factors, Generation of virtual worlds, Lighting models, Collision detection, Display systems, Acousticsystems, Tracking, Haptics and tactile interaction, Motion platforms, Virtual prototypes, Data exchange, VR systems, Augmented reality, Collaboration systems; VR and Design; Implementation of VR in industry.
Objective
The product development process in the future will be characterized by the Digital Product which is the center point for concurrent engineering with teams spreas worldwide. Visualization and simulation of complex products including their physical behaviour at an early stage of development will be relevant in future. The lecture will give an overview to techniques for virtual reality, to their ability to visualize and to simulate objects. It will be shown how virtual reality is already used in the product development process.
Content
Introduction to the world of virtual reality; development of new VR-techniques; introduction to 3D-computergraphics; modelling; physical based simulation; human factors; human interaction; equipment for virtual reality; display technologies; tracking systems; data gloves; interaction in virtual environment; navigation; collision detection; haptic and tactile interaction; rendering; VR-systems; VR-applications in industry, virtual mockup; data exchange, augmented reality.
Resources
Lecture Notes
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General Information
- Language
- German
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- oral 30 minutes
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise | Visualisierung, Simulation und Interaktion im Digitalen Produkt - Virtual Reality |
|
3 h weekly |