A User-Friendly Open-Source Framework for Virtual Layout Planning
DS 130: Proceedings of NordDesign 2024, Reykjavik, Iceland, 12th - 14th August 2024
Year: 2024
Editor: Malmqvist, J.; Candi, M.; Saemundsson, R. J.; Bystrom, F. and Isaksson, O.
Author: Persson, Johan Alexander; Bergstrom, Emmy; Bjork, Matilda; Brundin, Isak; Eliasson, Adrian; Johansson, Oskar; Lundberg, Robert; Ringqvist, Joacim
Series: NordDESIGN
Institution: Linkoping University, Sweden
Page(s): 608-616
DOI number: 10.35199/NORDDESIGN2024.65
ISBN: 978-1-912254-21-7
Abstract
This paper presents an open source and user-friendly framework that can be used to visualize and modify factory layouts using virtual reality (VR) technologies. By creating a virtual environment that simulates the real-world factory layout, users can move machines around and visualize the flow of components and products with ease without exiting the VR environment. The framework is mainly intended for small and medium-sized enterprises, who need efficient facilities to remain competitive, while they lack resources to conduct large scale factory layout planning projects.
Keywords: Virtual Reality (VR), Virtual Prototyping, Visualisation