Collaborative virtual maintenance training system of complex equipment based on immersive virtual reality environment

作者：Xiangyang Li, Qinhe Gao, Zhili Zhang, Xianxiang Huang · 发表于：Assembly Automation · 年份：2012 · DOI：10.1108/01445151211198737 · 被引用次数：21 · 研究领域：Manufacturing Process and Optimization、Simulation and Modeling Applications、Engineering Technology and Methodologies

Purpose The paper aims to provide an integrated system for collaborative maintenance training of complex equipment based on virtual maintenance and immersive virtual reality environment. Design/methodology/approach An integrated platform for collaborative virtual maintenance operation and training of complex equipment is developed. The simulation supporting platform for collaborative virtual maintenance is designed with the combined hierarchical structure and modularized members to support the interactive communication of heterogeneous data and information. By analyzing the collaboration mode of multi operators, the maintenance task allocation model, maintenance operation model and Extensible Markup Language-based object information template are presented. Findings The research finds that the proposed system is an efficient platform for collaborative maintenance training of complex equipment. Practical implications Appropriate and efficient maintenance task allocation and collaborative maintenance operation of multi operators can significantly improve the maintenance efficiency of complex equipment. Originality/value A collaborative virtual maintenance training system of complex equipment based on immersive virtual reality environment is presented.