Virtual Reality-Enhanced Configuration Design of Customized Workplaces: a Case Study of Ship Bridge System

The paper proposes a design method for the configuration of customized workplaces supported by the use of VR tool. The method allows to consider endusers anthropological features and configuration aspects related to the workplace (e.g. equipment). The adoption of VR technology allows supporting the configuration process, engaging end-users in the final customization. A yachts’ ship bridge console is proposed as a case study and a VR-enhanced configuration tool has been developed for the equipment configuration. The adoption of this tool in this specific field shows different advantages such as efficiency in configuration and time saving for the development of workplaces design alternatives. Another benefit of this approach is the automatic generation of an associated BoM and its management through PLM tools.

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