Enabling Technologies for Virtual Parts Handling Environment - an overview

Author

Frank W. Liou, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow

Abstract

Due to the current advances in simulation, computer graphics, robotics, and other related technologies, virtual environment has become a future trend in design and development of new products. This paper summarizes the current enabling technologies to develop a virtual environment for parts handling applications, such as parts feeding, assembling, and robotic grasping. A special focus is on developing a physically-based simulation system, which is the core of a virtual parts handling environment. Critical technologies such as object collision detection and response, contact modeling and friction modeling are reviewed. The technological challenges in these areas are also pointed out.

Recommended Citation

F. W. Liou, "Enabling Technologies for Virtual Parts Handling Environment - an overview," Proceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference, vol. 5, article no. V005T05A008, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Jan 1996.

The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1115/96-DETC/FAS-1608

Department(s)

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Comments

National Science Foundation, Grant DDM-9210839

International Standard Book Number (ISBN)

978-079189761-4

Document Type

Article - Conference proceedings

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 2024 American Society of Mechanical Engineers, All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Jan 1996