Interactive Simulation and Extended Reality Platform

Revolutionizing Industrial Design with Extended Reality Solutions

Project: PeneloPe

Publisher: CEA

Technology: Robotics

Industry: Aeronautics

INTRODUCTION

The Interactive Simulation and Extended Reality Platform helps industrial partners overcome technological barriers and validate new concepts through advanced simulations in augmented, virtual, and mixed realities. Designed to optimize manufacturing processes, the platform supports the creation, testing, and evaluation of industrial workstations, leveraging high-fidelity tools for motion capture, ergonomics, and real-time physics simulation.

FEATURES/BENEFITS

Features:

Advanced Simulation Tools:

  • Includes hardware and software for VR simulation and motion capture.
  • Supports multiple users (up to 9) in a collaborative virtual environment.

Motion Capture and Ergonomics:

  • Utilizes 2D/3D cameras, optical and inertial sensors.
  • Offers tools for biomechanical modeling and ergonomics evaluation.

Wide VR Space:

  • A 100 m² space for scale-1 activity simulation, allowing natural interaction.

Collaborative Framework:

  • Enables group training sessions and multi-user engagement in virtual environments.

Training Modules:

  • Introduction to VR tools (e.g., Meta Quest Pro, HTC Vive Focus3).
  • Workflow basics, including 3D model import, scenarization, and real-world testing.

Benefits:

  • Cost Savings: Reduces the need for physical prototypes by enabling virtual testing.
  • Enhanced Precision: Guarantees real-time high-fidelity simulations using advanced physics engines.
  • Increased Efficiency: Optimizes workstation cycles through iterative virtual simulations.
  • Improved Ergonomics: Provides actionable insights for operator comfort and safety.
  • Scalability: Supports both SMEs and large corporations in sectors like automotive and aerospace.

 

 

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

  • Equipped with tools for high-accuracy motion capture and VR simulations.
  • Compatible with VR software such as Unity and Unreal Engine.
  • Provides streaming functionalities and OpenXR drivers for seamless integration.

RESOURCES

USE CASE

  • Industrial Testing Success: In June 2023, the platform was opened for industrial partners and internal collaborators. It operated without interruptions for two full days, enabling approximately 500 users to test its capabilities.
  • Wide Adoption: Demonstrated its ability to host multiple users simultaneously, surpassing the limitations of traditional single-user VR setups.
  • Proven Versatility: Leveraged by various industries to optimize ergonomic designs and validate workstation cycles.

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