Realizing the eRobotics Approach in Semantics-Based Multi-Domain VR Simulation Systems

Multi-domain VR simulation systems provide a framework to bring together various modules to achieve the desired goals. In particular, complex technical or mechatronical systems like mobile robotic applications mostly neglect rendering capabilities; consequently, commonly applied models are designed with minimal effort resulting in purely functional virtual testing environments. The novel field of eRobotics is currently being developed as an intuitively applicable eService related to VR in advanced robotic and engineering applications. We will introduce novel system structures and techniques that meet the requirements to realize a semantics-based multi-domain VR simulation system, which combines complex simulations and state-ofthe-art rendering. Data provided by geo information services is used for the creation of close-to-reality virtual environments with minimal effort; additionally, the close interplay of simulation and rendering modules enables the transition from a passive render component toward an active one, further improving accuracy and performance of non-rendering-related tasks like optical sensor simulations. KeywordsVR simulation systems; real-time rendering; semantic world modeling; eRobotics

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