Sim2Log VR

In a virtual reality simulation, applications can first be planned and the general feasibility evaluated. The developed solution can be directly transferred to a real robot and can also be intuitively adapted later with augmented reality. Updates to the virtual environment make it possible to evaluate the results of these changes and the resulting cycle time even before the hardware is purchased, and to simulate entire processes from combined virtual and real systems. Adjustments to the process can be made and tested via simple interfaces.

By combining immersive simulation with digital twins, the Sim2Log VR solution for the first time enables convenient, novel operating concepts and thus significantly shorter iterations in the employee planning and programming of robot applications.

In the project, the FZI is primarily contributing its extensive ROS expertise, such as the Motion Pipeline for fast and intuitive programming, and is thus developing simulation and control interfaces to enable a smooth transition from virtual reality to practical application.