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Electronic (or digital) prototyping means to use product data models instead of physical prototypes for analyses and evaluations of product design. In many cases, e.g., for conceptual design and product presentation, it is essential to provide the users the impression of using a real prototype. For these purposes, we proposed a concept called virtual prototyping. The idea is to integrate techniques of virtual reality with computer aided design and simulation, to provide an environment, with which a CAD model can be presented and manipulated like a real object. In this paper, our overall concept is described. Some typical examples are presented with discussions about their implementation. Finally, experiences based on these pilot implementations are summarized and future directions of R&D are discussed.
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Dai, F., Felger, W., Göbel, M. (1995). Applying Virtual Reality to Electronic Prototyping — Concept and First Results. In: Rix, J., Haas, S., Teixeira, J. (eds) Virtual Prototyping. IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-34904-6_25
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