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Virtual Technologies in the Manufacturing Industry
Peter Zimmermann (Chair)Volkswagon
Thomas T. JaegerDaimlerChrysler
Dr. Juergen KrauseBMW
Dr. Torsten SteinbornOpel (GM)
Martin SallerAudi
Jean LorissonPSA Peugeot Citroen
ABSTRACT
For about the last 10 years, virtual reality and related technologies
have become more and more popular, especially in the
manufacturing industry. In hundreds of papers and presentations,
authors have claimed the usefulness, importance, and success of
the technology. We will address to what degree the hype is truth.
OPENQUESTIONS
The following topics will be covered in the statements and
discussions:
• Why do we need virtual technologies in the product
development process?
• Where is it useful and where not?
• What is the impact of VT on the company’s organization?
• Human factors issues.
• What is the definition of VT?
• Do common CAD systems fulfill users requirements in terms
of VT?
• Most of the VT applications are not really VT but
visualization. Why?
• How much do we really need immersive and interactive VT?
• What are the biggest problems with HCI in VT?
• We have a big problem with data and interfaces.
• PCs and PC clusters - the solution for more power and
quality?
• What does the industry really need in terms of technology?
Within the statements, it would be useful to tell the audience
shortly about
• The main applications
• Technology (HW/SW) used
• Some benefits / costs / comparisons between physical and
virtual approaches
• Some problems
• Future plans
303Proceedings of the IEEE Virtual Reality 2005 (VR’05)
1087-8270/05 $20.00 © 2005 IEEE