DEVELOPMENT OF A VIRTUAL HAPTIC LABORATORY

In this work, a virtual reality model is developed for a robotics research laboratory along with all the existing robotic devices in the lab. This virtual environment is then used to control these robotic devices through existing controllers such as force-reflecting joysticks and steering wheels. The Virtual Reality (VR) model is built as a haptic environment to send out force information as the remotely controlled device approaches a virtual obstacle. Ultimately, the operator can control the actual robot after having the necessary experience and training with the VR system. The initial tests for the virtual haptic laboratory are completed and results reported by using several of the robotic devices.

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