scholarly journals DEMO: Virtual Reality Digital Twin for Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) Units

Author(s):  
Diego Barboza ◽  
Wesley De Oliveira ◽  
Marco Saraiva ◽  
Leo Soares

Digital Twin is one of the key Industry 4.0 tech-nologies that enable the fourth industrial revolution. With recent advances in tech, the availability of billions of IoT sensors gathering data, and virtual and augmented reality visualization tools, Digital Twins are a great way to provide a unified platform to access this data and interact and visualize them in virtual environments. This work presents an FPSO unit Digital Twin that allows collaborative work and data access in virtual reality.

Sensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 957
Author(s):  
Dieter Fritsch ◽  
Jörg F. Wagner ◽  
Beate Ceranski ◽  
Sven Simon ◽  
Maria Niklaus ◽  
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The preservation of cultural heritage assets of all kind is an important task for modern civilizations. This also includes tools and instruments that have been used in the previous decades and centuries. Along with the industrial revolution 200 years ago, mechanical and electrical technologies emerged, together with optical instruments. In the meantime, it is not only museums who showcase these developments, but also companies, universities, and private institutions. Gyroscopes are fascinating instruments with a history dating back 200 years. When J.G.F. Bohnenberger presented his machine to his students in 1810 at the University of Tuebingen, Germany, nobody could have foreseen that this fascinating development would be used for complex orientation and positioning. At the University of Stuttgart, Germany, a collection of 160 exhibits is available and in transition towards their sustainable future. Here, the systems are digitized in 2D, 2.5D, and 3D and are made available for a worldwide community using open access platforms. The technologies being used are computed tomography, computer vision, endoscopy, and photogrammetry. We present a novel workflow for combining voxel representations and colored point clouds, to create digital twins of the physical objects with 0.1 mm precision. This has not yet been investigated and is therefore pioneering work. Advantages and disadvantages are discussed and suggested work for the near future is outlined in this new and challenging field of tech heritage digitization.


Author(s):  
Daniela De Luca ◽  
Monica Dettori ◽  
Matteo Del Giudice ◽  
Anna Osello

In the era of the fourth industrial revolution, the cyber physical systems, intended as enabling tools to generate an autonomous system, able to facilitate the relationships between different and distant objects and subjects, allow to digitalize the production system, in order to better outline what constitutes the smart factory. The benefit of such systems is the ability to associate to physical objects and virtual or digital models useful information related to the analyzed object, such as life cycle, geometry, mechanical properties, and parameters related to management and maintenance. This contribution aims to evaluate building information modeling methodology in the industrial context, as a cyber-physical system, developing flexible 3D parametric models as a data set, where information can be visualized and optimized management, using different visualization tools. The research has underlined the importance to share information between virtual and real worlds through virtual and augmented reality (VAR) systems.


2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 519-538
Author(s):  
Fabian Böhm ◽  
Marietheres Dietz ◽  
Tobias Preindl ◽  
Günther Pernul

The rapid advancements of technology related to the Internet of Things and Cyber-Physical Systems mark an ongoing industrial revolution. Digital Twins and Augmented Reality play a significant role in this technological advancement. They are highly complementary concepts enabling the representation of physical assets in the digital space (Digital Twin) and the augmentation of physical space with digital information (Augmented Reality). Throughout the last few years, research has picked up on this and explored the possibilities of combining DT and AR. However, cybersecurity scholars have not yet paid much attention to this combined-arms approach, despite its potential. Especially, concerning contemporary security challenges, such as developing cyber situational awareness and including human factors into cybersecurity, AR and DT, offer tremendous potential for improvement. In this work, we systematize existing knowledge on AR-powered DTs and shed light on why and how cybersecurity could benefit from this combination.


2021 ◽  
Vol 80 (2) ◽  
pp. 91-99
Author(s):  
D. V. Shevchenko

Fourth industrial revolution covers all areas of human economic activity, including areas related to the design and operation of various products (nuclear power plant building, freight car, MEMS devices, etc.) throughout their entire life cycle. One of the main tools for digital transformation of industry to meet new competitive requirements is the Digital Twin, which is always built for a specific physical object. The introduction of digital twins technology into the life cycle of a freight car will increase economic efficiency throughout its life cycle.Effective use of the digital twin technology is possible only when an adequate virtual model of the space surrounding this physical object is created. In this regard, predicting the behavior of a structure during motion on the basis of a high-precision model of a digital twin of a physical object requires the creation of a virtual space in which a virtual operation area will be implemented, which provides the possibility of mathematical modeling of motion. To do this, it is necessary to create virtual stands and operation areas, where it will be possible to carry out numerical tests. Creation of a high-quality virtual space will drastically reduce the number of field tests carried out, and study the effect of a larger number of parameters on the performance characteristics of a physical object.Creation and use of digital twins is consistent with the goals, objectives and action plan of the Strategy for the development of transport engineering in the Russian Federation for the period up to 2030. The introduction of digital twins in railway transport, in particular in freight rolling stock, will make it possible to correctly assign the service life, overhaul times, and increase operational efficiency, collect information about the real load, etc. To maintain competitive advantages over other modes of transport, the transport industry needs to develop towards the introduction of elements of the fourth industrial revolution, including digital twins.


2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (91) ◽  
pp. 22-31
Author(s):  
Maksim I. Dli ◽  
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Ekaterina A. Vlasova ◽  
Andrey M. Sokolov ◽  
Elvira V. Morgunova ◽  
...  

Currently, when modeling complex technological processes in cyber-physical systems, procedures for creating so-called "digital twins" (DT) have become widespread. DT are virtual copies of real objects which reflect their main properties at various stages of the life cycle. The use of digital twins allows real-time monitoring of the current state of the simulated system, and also provides additional opportunities for engineering and deeper customization of its components to improve the quality of products. The development of the "digital twin" technology is facilitated by the ongoing Fourth Industrial Revolution, which is characterized by the massive introduction of cyber-physical systems into production process. These systems are based on the use of the latest technologies for data processing and presentation and have a complex structure of information chain between its components. When creating digital twins of such systems elements, it is advisable to use programming languages, that allow visualization of simulated processes and provide a convenient and developed apparatus for working with complex mathematical dependencies. The Python programming language has similar characteristics. In the article, as an example of a cyber- physical system, a chemical-technological system based on a horizontal-grate machine is considered. This system is designed to implement the process of producing pellets from the apatite-nepheline ore mining wastes. The article describes various aspects of creating a digital twin of its elements that carry out the chemical-technological drying process in relation to a single pellet. The digital twin is implemented using the Python 3.7.5 programming language and provides the visualization of the process in the form of a three-dimensional interactive model. Visualization is done using the VPython library. The description of the digital twin software operation algorithm is given, as well as the type of the information system interface, the input and output information type, the results of modeling the investigated chemical-technological process. It is shown that the developed digital twin can be used in three versions: independently (Digital Twin Prototype), as an instance of a digital twin (Digital Twin Instance), and also as part of a digital twins set (Digital Twin Aggregate).


2021 ◽  
pp. 158-163
Author(s):  
A. I. Sosnilo

The article analyzes immersive education, augmented and virtual reality technologies and their forms of application in modern economic conditions both abroad and in Russia. Advantages and disadvantages of application of these technologies and constraints of their development are outlined. Reasons and factors influencing the application of these technologies in manage-ment and education are justified. We studied the change in interest in the concept of “virtual reality” according to the search queries of the Google trends service. The practice of AR/VR tools application in management and educational process was summarized. Statistics on the prospects for the development of the global market for virtual and augmented reality tech-nologies were analyzed. The domestic practice of development of AR/VR projects and platforms is summarized. Proposals for the development of immersive technologies in education and business are formulated.


Vestnik IGEU ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 32-43
Author(s):  
A.I. Tikhonov ◽  
A.V. Stulov ◽  
I.S. Snitko ◽  
A.V. Podobnyj

The development of generative design technologies that solve the problems of structural optimization and digital twins, that is simulation models of devices with at least 95 % accuracy, is an urgent task. These tech-nologies are usually implemented on the basis of 3D models of physical fields, for example, using ANSYS Maxwell or COMSOL Multiphysics packages, which are demanding in terms of computer resources and de-signer skills. However, the sufficient accuracy for transformer digital twins can be achieved using chain and 2D field models. The article aims to develop the models to calculate the transformer with the accuracy and ability to take into account the design features of a particular device, which is characteristic of digital twins. This can be used in generative design of transformers and in the study of their operation modes. The finite element method implemented via the authoring EMLib library which allows calculating magnetic fields in a 2D formulation was used. The simulation methods using the MatLab Simulink SymPowerSystem package were also employed. The assumptions made during the power transformer simulation have been estimated. They include the possibility of using chain and 2D field models without taking into account the steel anisotropy with Dirichlet boundary conditions when calculating the scattering fluxes. 2D field models have been developed for calculating the main flux and scattering fluxes, which are able to form the basis for digital twin technology and generative design of transformers. A simulation model of a transformer implemented in MatLab Simulink has been provided. The possibility of using the models for diagnosing transformer faults has been demonstrated. The simulation results of a transformer with a defect have been presented. The results obtained can be used in the development of transformers to search for optimal designs and to study the results of design decisions without creating prototypes. The findings can also be applied while operating the transformers to assess the damage and failures without dismantling and according to the test results.


Author(s):  
Gricelda Rodriguez-Robledo ◽  
Alma Lilia Gonzalez-Aspera ◽  
Leticia Rubicela Rodriguez-Ruiz ◽  
Araceli Gonzalez-Aspera

This work deals with the process of creating 3Dpieces of handicrafts Michoacanas to be shown through the use of Virtual Reality and Augmented as part of the solution to promote a strategy of marketing and promotion of the products of the craft workshop Cerámica Mara, SA de CV . These resources are innovative elements incorporated into an Electronic Commerce site, which allow the user to appreciate during their journey the handmade pieces exhibited in the virtual gallery, with the possibility of selecting the pieces, being able to configure the color and texture, and / or visualize them in their mobile device through the QR codes provided in the site catalog; all with the intention of serving as elements that potentiate the user's purchase intention. The design of the research was based on the qualitative model of case study, under the Scrum development methodology, being a collaborative work between the Academic Bodies of Multimedia and Electronic Commerce of the Technological University of Morelia and the Science, Technology and Management of the Organizations of the Technological Institute of Morelia. The scope obtained so far consists of a functional prototype of the Electronic Commerce Site, which incorporates a journey with 3D models of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality via QR codes, with the possibility of purchase. It is expected that in later stages data will be obtained that allow studying how to modify the purchase intention, level of sales and market captured in commercialization of Michoacán ceramic crafts, through this proposa


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 3253
Author(s):  
Umile Giuseppe Longo ◽  
Sergio De Salvatore ◽  
Vincenzo Candela ◽  
Giuliano Zollo ◽  
Giovanni Calabrese ◽  
...  

Background: The application of virtual and augmented reality technologies to orthopaedic surgery training and practice aims to increase the safety and accuracy of procedures and reducing complications and costs. The purpose of this systematic review is to summarise the present literature on this topic while providing a detailed analysis of current flaws and benefits. Methods: A comprehensive search on the PubMed, Cochrane, CINAHL, and Embase database was conducted from inception to February 2021. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines were used to improve the reporting of the review. The Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool and the Methodological Index for Non-Randomized Studies (MINORS) was used to assess the quality and potential bias of the included randomized and non-randomized control trials, respectively. Results: Virtual reality has been proven revolutionary for both resident training and preoperative planning. Thanks to augmented reality, orthopaedic surgeons could carry out procedures faster and more accurately, improving overall safety. Artificial intelligence (AI) is a promising technology with limitless potential, but, nowadays, its use in orthopaedic surgery is limited to preoperative diagnosis. Conclusions: Extended reality technologies have the potential to reform orthopaedic training and practice, providing an opportunity for unidirectional growth towards a patient-centred approach.


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 3711
Author(s):  
Selma Rizvić ◽  
Dušanka Bošković ◽  
Vensada Okanović ◽  
Ivona Ivković Kihić ◽  
Irfan Prazina ◽  
...  

Bosnia and Herzegovina (BH) has a very picturesque past. Founded in 11th century, it has always been a crossroads of faiths and civilizations. Extended Reality (XR) technologies can finally take us to time travel into this history, enable us to experience past events and meet historical characters. In this paper, we overview the latest applications we developed that use Virtual Reality (VR) video, Virtual and Augmented Reality (AR) for interactive digital storytelling about BH history. “Nine dissidents” is the first BH VR documentary, tackling a still tricky subject of dissidents in the Socialist Yugoslavia, artists and writers falsely accused, persecuted and still forbidden. “Virtual Museum of Old Crafts” aims to present and preserve crafts intangible heritage through Virtual Reality. “Battle on Neretva VR” is recreating a famous WWII battle offering the users to experience it and meet comrade Tito, the commander of the Yugoslav Liberation Army. “Sarajevo 5D” shows the cultural monuments from Sarajevo that do not exist anymore in physical form using Augmented Reality. Through user experience studies, we measure the user immersion and edutainment of these applications and show the potential of XR for the presentation and preservation of cultural heritage.


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