A workshop support tool combining disaster-mitigation performance evaluation and virtual reality for the improvement of densely built-up areas

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 51 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kazuki Karashima ◽  
Akira Ohgai ◽  
Emanuel Leleito
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Performance Evaluation ◽  
Disaster Mitigation ◽  
Support Tool

scholarly journals A Methodology of Workshops to Explore Mutual Assistance Activities for Earthquake Disaster Mitigation

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (7) ◽  
pp. 3814
Author(s):  
Kazuki Karashima ◽  
Akira Ohgai
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Management ◽  
Quantitative Evaluation ◽  
Management Plan ◽  
Suggested Method ◽  
Disaster Mitigation ◽  
Earthquake Disaster ◽  
Support Tool ◽  
Mutual Assistance ◽  
Large Earthquakes

To minimize the damage caused by large earthquakes, mutual assistance activities between residents and rescue victims (i.e., to support residents who cannot evacuate individually) are important. To enhance these activities, the technologies and methods for creating a Community Disaster Management Plan (CDMP), based on the quantitative evaluation of mutual assistance abilities, are required. However, the lack of a method for it is a key issue. This study aims to develop a methodology of workshops for making CDMPs by using the developed support tool by the authors to explore and promote mutual assistance activities. Through the demonstration and examination of a Community Disaster Management Plan on actual districts, the findings mentioned in this article were obtained. Moreover, the usability of this method is shown. In particular, this method is effective at revising CDMPs, and raising resident awareness on the importance of mutual assistance. The suggested method can also improve the lack of techniques involved in promoting mutual assistance.

scholarly journals Robotics as a Support Tool for Experimental Optimisation of Surgical Strategies in Orthopaedic Surgery

2010 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 231-239
Author(s):  
Manel Frigola ◽  
Manuel Vinagre ◽  
Alicia Casals ◽  
Josep Amat ◽  
Fernando Santana ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Computer Simulation ◽  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Orthopaedic Surgery ◽  
Test Bed ◽  
Surgical Strategies ◽  
Support Tool ◽  
Measuring Devices ◽  
Monitoring Strategies ◽  
Interface Devices

Robotics has shown its potential not only in assisting the surgeon during an intervention but also as a tool for training and for surgical procedure's evaluation. Thus, robotics can constitute an extension of simulators that are based on the high capabilities of computer graphics. In addition, haptics has taken a first step in increasing the performance of current virtual reality systems based uniquely on computer simulation and their corresponding interface devices. As a further step in the field of training and learning in surgery, this work describes a robotic experimental workstation composed of robots and specific measuring devices, together with their corresponding control and monitoring strategies for orthopaedic surgery. Through a case study, humerus arthroplasty, experimental evaluation shows the possibilities of having a test bed available for repetitive and quantifiable trials, which make a reliable scientific comparison between different surgical strategies possible.

Virtual Reality as a Support Tool for the Treatment of Flying Phobia: A Pilot Study

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rodrigo Braga ◽  
Leonardo Camello ◽  
Vinicius Costa ◽  
Alberto Raposo ◽  
Helga Rodrigues ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Support Tool

Virtual reality as a support tool in the shoe life cycle

2004 ◽  
Vol 17 (7) ◽  
pp. 653-660 ◽  
Author(s):  
G Viganò ◽  
S Mottura ◽  
L Greci ◽  
M Sacco ◽  
CR Boër
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Life Cycle ◽  
Support Tool

Performance Evaluation of the National Housing File (FNL) for the Development of E-Governance in the Housing Sector in Algeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 60-73
Author(s):  
Ouahiba Belhocine ◽  
Kahina Amal Djiar ◽  
Meriem Lagati
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Performance Evaluation ◽  
Decision Support Tool ◽  
Housing Sector ◽  
Housing Supply ◽  
Major Step ◽  
Support Tool ◽  
Noticeable Improvement ◽  
The Right ◽  
National Housing

The housing sector in Algeria has undergone huge transformations to improve the supply process. One of the major changes that has been operated is related to the introduction of information technology in the practice of controlling the eligibility of applicants for public housing. As a result, the National Housing File has been created, marking hereby a major step towards the development of e-governance in Algeria. Yet, despite this noticeable improvement, the housing supply process remains very complex. This is mainly linked to the multi-sectoral character of the procedure, which requires the involvement of various actors and institutions. The objective of this paper is to assess the strengths and weaknesses of the National Housing File, which has been conceived as a decision support tool to housing supply. The paper examines the process through which data is gathered and evaluation of potential beneficiaries is made. It sheds light on the issues that hinder the right functioning of the National Housing File and delay the development of e-governance in an effective way.

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