本格的四輪実車型ドライブシミュレータ・パッケージシステム

完全な制御環境下で多様な走行環境を生成し、反復再現ができます。
近年、ドライブシミュレータは、車輌システム開発やITS交通システム研究、ドライバ、車、道路、交通との相互作用研究などに数多く適用されています。

• 3D driving environment can be freely created via UC-win/Road
• Standard plug-ins included
• Standard VR data is free and scenario customization is supported
• Various environments can be reproduced via visual option tools
• Reasonable pricing mass OEM production
• Supports high simulation needs by customization

4 wheels vehicle drive simulator packaging system

It allows you to create several driving situations and re-create it under complete control.
Recently Driving Simulator is widely used for vehicle system development or interaction research among drivers vehicles, road and traffic, on ITS traffic system research.

• 3D driving environment can be freely created via UC-win/Road
• Standard plug-ins included
• Standard VR data is free and scenario customization is supported
• Various environments can be reproduced via visual option tools
• Reasonable pricing mass OEM production
• Supports high simulation needs by customization

6 axis motion unit/Subaru Driving Simulator

This simulator is fully integrated with force feedback steering mechanisms, which grant users a realistic experience, as if driving an actual vehicle. It also allows you to simulate driving environments in accordance with the rapidly improved car safety technology of ITS technologies (crash avoidance, decreased impact, etc.)

Achieving zero accidents and resolve workforce shortages

Traffic and human flow data are reproduced on a digital twin using 3D city models.
More practical safe‑driving training can be conducted in an environment that accurately reflects the actual routes used by logistics operators.

> > Details

■Selection

Area / Four vehicle types by industry / Veteran or beginner driver

■Training

Experience scenarios that reflect a variety of everyday situations.

■Assessment / Management

Playback by third-party assessment and review / Training records

▲Streets and terrain are accurately reproduced using PLATEAU 3D city models, enabling training along realistic driving routes.

▲Scoring-based objective evaluation

▲Review using a replay function

The Driving Simulator certified by Japan’s National Police Agency has been approved for use in Driving Schools across Japan.

■Certified training drills (1st grade driving license)

1. Lesson on hazard prediction　　2. Lesson on driving on highway
3. Lesson on location- specific conditions　　　4. Lesson on sudden braking

■System configuration

・PC for central control　　・PCs for the driving simulators　　・Printer
*All units are connected on a network

■ Diagnosis / Data collection program

・Diagnosis software　　・Data collection software

Simulation using the cooperation of a wheelchair and UC-win/Road

The simulator is supposed to be a real wheelchair that does not move; a driver just sits in the simulator and drives the wheelchair within the VR environment projected through the monitor or Head Mounted Display (HMD). The simulator also has a function for evaluating driving skills.

▲WHILL Model CR

▲System overview

A full-fledged realistic motorcycle simulator packaged system

Motorcycle Simulator is a driving simulator cooperating with UC-win/Road VR driving simulation. Real motorcycle parts are used for the simulator, enabling the same operations as a real motorcycle, such as engine on/off, accelerator/brake, and lights. It also supports the steering reaction force by motor control, switching of the automatic motorcycle and manual motorcycle, and leaning of the simulator main body.

Potential hazards on highway can be replayed by the driving simulator

Based on Subaru automobile's technologies, the simulator body adopted 6 electric axis motion unit (patented) and automobile technologies from Subaru automobile. The use of actual car steering mechanism gives you a sense of realism whilst driving. With this experience simulator, you can experiences automobile safety technologies (collision avoidance, impact reduction, etc.), virtual traffic accidents, and new ITS technologies that have been rapidly developed in recent years.

Driving simulator with 6 degrees of freedom 0.7G motion platform for highly sophisticated research purposes

FORUM8 delivered research-purpose driving simulator referred to as "Human-Vehicle-Traffic Flow Interoperable Driving Simulation System for Interactive Information Exchange" to Kyushu University Graduate School of Integrated Frontier Sciences on March 22, 2012. The driving simulator will become the driving force for educational research activity on the next generation information / control devices in vehicles.

Research-purpose Driving Simulator has been delivered to Kyushu University

This driving simulation system was realized by linking the driving simulator, traffic flow simulator, vehicle dynamics simulator, HILS/ECU simulator, and eye tracking system and integrating them all into UC-win/Road. On May 13, 2012, the driving simulator was exhibited to the public for the first time since its delivery as one of the highlights of "Kyushu University Festival" held on Ito campus to commemorate the university's 100th anniversary. 106 people, many of them families, lined up to test drive the state-of-the-art simulator. The virtual test course is a 2 minute run that starts from a point in Taihaku-doori - a main street that runs across Fukuoka city - near FORUM8's Fukuoka Business Office and ends at Hakata station. Test drivers got very excited during the course of their drive as many of them acclaimed the driving simulator's cutting-edge technology by giving comments like "I'm really impressed with its ability to visualize so many aspects of the real world with high degree of realism. The image I'm seeing on screen is very pretty." FORUM8 delivered another research-oriented driving simulator (6DOF 5 Channel) on March 2012 to Faculty of Engineering, Kyoto University Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University.

▲Unveiling ceremony of Human-Vehicle-Traffic Flow Interoperable Driving Simulation System for Interactive Information Exchange
(March 23, 2012 / venue : Kyushu University)

8DOF Traffic Safety Simulator

This is the high performance large-scale Driving Simulator based on Interactive 3D Virutal Reality Simulation & Modeling Software UC-win/Road.
This large scale Driving Simulator was planned and built for Rearch Institute of Highway Ministry of Transport in China (hereafter, RIOH) to be used for their traffic and safety research activity. RIOH outlined the specification of the Driving Simulator. In January 2009, FORUM8 received the order of the customized development of this Driving Simulator in the international tendor on its own., and in February 2014, the Final Acceptance Test was complete, marking the completion of the entire project.

Vehicular Dynamics Research & Evaluation System High-Precision Driving Simulator

This simulator is the world-first 5-screen 3D stereoscopic VR driving simulator(*1) that incorporates numerous elements such as driving simulation, traffic simulation, and vehicle dynamics & performances, by building upon the the interactive 3D VR software UC-win/Road. FORUM8 has built and delivered this simulator inside the Nagoya University's National Innovation Complex (NIC) in June 2015.

>>Catalog of High Precision Driving Simulator for Vehicle Performance Analysis
（PDF、3,487KB）

●2016/02/16
BBC reported the World's First 4K Five-Screen 3D Stereoscopic Driving Simulator in Nagoya University's National Innovation Complex (NIC).

*1 As of June 2015, no large 5-screen CAVE simulator has been known to also include a real cockpit, hence this is currently a true "world-first" attempt.

1. VR Motion Seat
2. Lily Car
3. Super-jumbo DS system : 6 axis + Yaw/X table and the entire circumference 8 projection / cluster composition
4. UC-win/Road Bicycle simulator
5. UC-win/Road Wheelchair simulator
6. UC-win/Road Train simulator
7. UC-win/Road Train signal visibility system
8. UC-win/Road Ship handling simulator
9. Man-machine interface

Develop high quality customized system flexibly by subdividing modules at low cost

●Easy to modify / add modules (driving simulation system)
Here are the developments cases in which we changed UC-win/Road vehicle dynamics model, customized user's hardware and log outputting of driving condition. It calculates the vehicle's movement by inputting the operation quantity of the pedal and the steering wheel from the usual game controler as an existing module structure (excluding added part on the right chart). Furthermore, it performs the calculation of vehicle's acceleration and track by an independent module. We modified the existing module for "Calculation of vehicle's acceleration". By doing so, customization of engine dynamic model of vehicles is made possible. Also by the modification of module for "Calculation of vehicle's track", we could fit the need of the road surface and the tire's adherence model. By the addition of "analog pedal device input" module and "pedal operation input switch" module, we could ensure the coexistence of the game controler and the other hardware, and accept the analog device. Finally, by adding module for "log acquistion and log saving", you can now obtain and output information regarding drive simulator.

The use of upgraded function and new feature function being developed in VR-Studio®

●Development of a new module / using in advance a function of product under development
In case we want to achieve a new function by customization, we develop the basic technique in a unique way, and continue on to design and develop in a way that would provide the most of the what the new function of the package has to offer. A function that runs scenario which can make the driving simulation improve significantly has been developed further by making use of know-how built up through customization and it will loaded as a new function to the next version. By the scenario function, it can put event in motion, elicit response from the drivers, and develop the stories of various driving. Also as for a newest technology of computer raphics, we adopt Shaders language for the next product, VR-Studio, and develop the texture processing of geography and the advanced expression of source of light.

The fulfillment of advanced simulation by the cooperation with hardware

●UC-win/Road Drive Simulator / Motion Platform
It is possible to customize UC-win/Road Drive Simulator(DS) which is a representative of cooperation with hardware.
"Motion platform" is has a maximum of 6 degrees of freedom, serving as a very realistic system that can provide maximum amount of feel of driving. Past developmental achievements in terms of DS include DS for car research, development of safe system, training simulator, simulator for publication, and train simulator. In the conbination with hardware, it can cover various simulation needs because it doesn't only make use of the features of real-time 3D VR which is essencial in cooperation with software but also it's the system which can perform the flexible drawing up of 3D space, modification and controling scenario and event.

Parking Solution

With the cooperation between the vehicle trajectory / parking lot CAD and UC-win/Road, we provide integrated solutions such as a searching and navigation system for empty spaces in the parking lot by using VR-Cloud®, autonomatic parking system by the synchronization with Robo Car® in addition to the creation of the parking model and its 3D VR simulation made from the drawing information.

■Flow of parking reservation on VR-Cloud® Parking NAVI System

●Organic Parking

This system was developed by Organic Parking in the US, aiming at a more eco friendly society with less congestions by reducing the time to seek for the parking space.
This service is patented in the US and is internationally patent-pending. FORUM8 has obtained the exclusive development right in Japan, and started to customize it.

1. Mobile application for searching and reserving parking lots on mobile phones and tablets
2. Providers send information of parking lot or a place where to park a car, and a person who wants to use the parking space reserves via the system.
3. The reason why it is named as Organic is that it promotes the community creation and the networking and cooperation between humans in addition to the environmental aspect that it avoids congestions and traffic jams and reduces emission.
4. We are developing this service not only for reserving parking space but for getting a spot at events like fireworks event and cherry blossom viewing.
5. Basic function: Empty spaces are displayed on the map in real time. Paid parking lot, parking space on streets, and vacant space in private property are supported.
6. Vacant information is updated by users. When drivers finish to use the parking space, they connect to the service and send information of empty space to pass it on to other users searching parking space.

The vehicle trajectory drawing/ Parking design/ Automatic parking system

3DVR simulation is achieved by using the drawing information and by linking the creation of the trajectory mapping and the creation and design of the parking lot with UC-win/Road.
In addition, an automatic parking system is available through the synchronizing of the VR model and RoboCar®

1. Vehicle trajectory drawing system
   This allows the user to calculate and draw the trajectory of vehicles based on the figurative theories of "Style of right angle turning trajectory drawing of semi-trailer and full-trailer (JASO ZOO6-92), Society of automotive engineers of JAPAN, INC." etc. Driving simulation on visualized routes and existing routes and drawing vehicle trajectory can be conducted efficiently.
2. Parking drawing system
   This is a CAD system which designs parking lots based on the parking standards with the figurative theories of "Standard Parking Regulations", "Road Design Standards" etc. (Drawing plan view). It allows the user to export the constructed parking drawing to CAD data which can be used in our "Vehicle Trajectory Drawing System".
3. UC-win/Road RoboCar® Auto parking plugin
   This system allow for the automatic operation of a steering wheel at the time of parking based on the information from a camera or ultrasonic sensor by linkage between UC-win/Road and RoboCar®. Parking can be conducted automatically by the driver simply pressing the button outside the car.

▲Automatic parking simulation of RoboCar® by using AURELO

▲Automatic parking can be checked in UC-win/Road

▲VR parking lot. View from any camera position you like

The most advanced solution technology using robots

●UC-win/Road for RoboCar®

Fusion of car robotics platform and virtual reality

With UC-win/Road, you can create a vast virtual reality environment in a short time in easy workflow and operations. The linkage with RoboCar® can be applied to simulators in the mixed reality in addition to in VR, and it is expected to be used for a variety of simulators.

■What is RoboCar®

VR simulation system can be used to control 1/10 electric car scale model on model road. This can be performed by integrating "UC-win/Road", which is the virtual reality soft with well-developed driving simulation function and "Robo car", which is the car robotics platform mounted robot technology. This system allows users to create precision space images, many different styles of traffic environment and scenarios by using virtual space in VR, and experiment with them.

■Linkage between UC-win/Road and RoboCar®

In UC-win/Road, you can set precise space rendering and a variety of traffic environments and scenarios, and travel in the virtual space. RoboCar® is a one-tenth scale model of the actual car and runs in the real space. Combination of these characteristics enables the simulation in the mixed reality, which is not possible in the virtual space.

▲Creating the driving environments

▲Running in VR space

●Mind&VR UC-win/Road for MindWave Mobile

Drive simulation in UC-win/Road with the brain-measuring interface MindWave Mobile

MindWave Mobile developed by NeuroSky is a wireless stereo head device equipped with a brainwave sensor. It measures the brainwave of the wearing person that is sorted by differences of frequency like alpha and beta, and converts it to the psychological state such as degree of concentration and relax via the original algorithm. By using MindWave Mobile plug-in and cooperating with VR data, users can perform operations and simulations using the acquired data. In the drive simulation below, speed of the vehicle is controlled according to the driver's degree of concentration. If the driver concentrates by staring at a point on the screen, the vehicle accelerates, and it decelerates if the driver gets distracted.

▲MindWave Mobile（Neurosky）

▲"Brainwave visualizer" (Neurosky)

■Case of use

Mindwave driving

UC-win/Road MindWave Mobile Plug-in
Driving by brainwave is possible when you start the drive simulation with MindWave Mobile wearing.
Acceleration and brake can be controlled by brainwave.

F1 race

Formula One (F1) racing is one of the study cases of EEG technology use. We loaded two MindSet units in real-time (@60Hz) and developed the interface that can extruct the meditation coefficient and the attention coefficient.

▲Phoenix F1 circuit

▲Appreciated as the system on display because of its game element

●Autonomous flight UAV

Autonomous flight monitoring system

■Operation by mouse or keyboard. Wireless data communication via Wi-Fi.
■The computer in the UAV automatically controls the balance and easily enables the advanced movement of the UAV such as up and down, forward and backward, and left and right.
■Images can be monitored through a front camera or high-speed camera and recorded with FLY-DV camera in detail.
■Measures the position of AR.Drone by GPS
■9DOF IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) measures the acceleration, gyro, and earth magnetism, and confirms the direction of AR.Drone.
■It avoids the collision by using the infrared distance measuring sensor.

▲AGUL customization

▲AGUL test flight

Micro Aerial Pilotless Scanning System (MAPs)

Mapping of a large area through the use of a pilotless unmanned aerial vehicle (Drone).

FORUM8's UAV was chosen as "The Robot for the Next Generation Social Infrastructure with Target Application in Onsite Inspection" by Japan Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism. (2014.10.July)

"System based on Autonomous UAV and 3D VR for Inspection and Assessment of Structures" in the field of 'bridge maintenance and management'

Adopted items

1. Close visual inspection of concrete bridges
2. Close visual inspection of floor board

▲Customized autonomous flying robot

▲Linking 3DVR and autonomous flying robot

●Kinect™ Driving Simulator

Handless driving simulation by infrared depth sensor

This system allows you to operate driving within UC-win/Road by the movement of both hands like operating the steering wheel in front of the Kinect™.
The position information of the both hands of a driver detected by the Kinect™ is converted to steering wheel, acceleration and brake of a car.

Imaging of vehicle control and driving operation by the infrared depth sensor

▲Steering operation (right-turning / left-turning)

▲Acceleration operation

▲Brake operation

●Technologies used for UC-win/Road Air Driving

Fine and precise driving operation without control devices

Recognition of skeleton

It extracts the same object from the distance information detected by the infrared depth sensor and identifies human characteristics. When the object person takes a specific pose, it does a calibration and recognizes the skeleton structure.

▲Kinect(TM) sensor

▲Pattern of the infrared laser

Detection of steering angle and steering direction

The right and left direction of the steering wheel and its steering angle are detected as an analog value from the positional relationship betweeen the user's right and left fist. How much the steering wheel is turned is indicated by a row of bars that change color from green to red. The bigger the steering angle, the more red the bar will be.

Distingishing accelerator from brake Accelerator

This is detected as an analog value from the amount of pressure the driver exerts on the accelerator pedal.
●Acceleration: The stack of bars will increase in the upward direction.
●Brake: The stack of bars will increase in the downward direction.

▲Travel in a straight line

▲Right turn: As you steer to the right,
the red bars will increase in the right direction.

●Multi-Cluster Digital Signage System with infrared depth sensor

The interactive digital signage system uses a 6K display on multi screens as well as the infrared depth sensor.
Intuitive operation using gestures and motions is possible.

This system can be interactively operated using the function of gesture interface and motion capture. Xtion PRO is used for the infrared depth sensor. The signage is operated interactively compared to the previous digital display. We also provide this service and various products such as real time VR simulation using the multi cluster system and UC-win/Road, CG rendering using the high-performance computer etc.

▲6K Digital Signage AirDriving (TOKYO GAME SHOW 2011)

▲AirDriving interface

New Solution Service "High-performance computing on cloud service" Service of large-scaled analysis, simulation, CG rendering with the advanced calculation feature of high performance computing 　■　UC-win/Road・CG movie service High-definition movie files generated by POV-Ray is a feature of FORUM8' "High-performance computing on cloud services CG movie service". The high-definition movie file can be provided by use of a supercomputer. Since the movie files are generated by POV-Ray, their script files can be edited using an editor etc. after the movie files are exported to UC-win/Road.

●UC-win/Road for Robot arm

Robot arms in virtual space and in real space move in conjunction with each other.

●Lily Car

Autonomous car system via a scale model robotic car linked with VR

The Lily Car is a scale model robotic car, which purpose is to emulate on a small scale the behavior of actual cars and help the development of robotic cars.
The cars run autonomously on a test course, with several predefined paths. At any time, the user can switch the control mode between the manual or autonomous mode. The PC control interface connects to the Aurelo system to get the position and orientation of each car and sends the proper commands to the cars to make them follow the selected path.

System configration of Lily Car

- Chassis of a 1/10 RC car　　- Driving motor　　- Steering motor
- Infrared distance sensors for collision detection　　 - An AR marker for the car tracking
- A wireless module to allow communication and control from a remote PC
- A main controller to manage the whole system

●MR ： Mixed Reality　　　●AR ： Augmented Reality

Shibuya cloud model and interactive device / Development of Linking System for VR and Interactive Devices
Mr. Taro Narahara (Graduate School in Harvard University, USA)

Mr. Narahara mentioned a project in which he introduced actions captured from real people into motions of figures, and represented more realistic figures on UC-win/Road.
In addition, he explained the mechanism that enabled real-time interaction by linking simulation and UC-win/Road on a real time basis through joint development of plug-ins with FORUM8.

▲IVR exhibition 2010

▲The presentation in the 3rd
International VR Symposium

3D Stereo System Naked eye 3D Stereo System

An example of system configuration
Glassless 3-dimensional image. Composition of a diorama and 3-dimensional image is displayed.

■What is 3D-B-Vision?

The 3D-B-Vision is a Mixed Reality, or more specifically, an Augmented Reality (AR) hardware system. With 3D-B-Vision, there is the added benefit of being able to project the digital information in the form of 3D-Stereoscopic CG.
The information can be displayed over architectural models or other physical objects.This glassless system is achieved by the use of two small projectors, placed eye-distance apart (for the 3D stereo capabilities). The participant looks through a transparent view window towards the physical object, and with the use of an overhead silver screen and lens filters, the 3D stereo image can be seen along with the physical setup. Cars, pedestrians, and other moving elements can be shown acting together for an effective presentation with the 3D-B-Vision's stereoscopic projection.

▲Normal view via 3D stereo

■Benefits

1. With UC-win/Road, real-time simulation information can be used with 3D Stereo.
2. Does not require polarized glasses. Depending on physical model size, many can be used as 'kiosks' with varying information strong visual impact with moving data.

▲ Developed by: Ishikawa Kougaku Zoukei Laboratory Co.,Ltd. http://www.holoart.co.jp/

UC-win/Road Eye tracking system

Wearable device that measures information of humans line of sight and acquire its data.
Possible to connect to the drive simulation in VR space of UC-win/Road.
* Separate customization is required.

Eye Tracking Glasses Option

Eye tracking glasses that can "visualize" humans line of sight

		Sampling rate 60Hz or 30Hz Calibration 0, 1, 3 points Recording microphone ○ Scene camera (definition) 1280x960p @24 fps 960x720p @30 fps Recording angle of the scene camera Horizontal: 80 degree Vertical: 60 degree Continuous recording time (PC) 2 hours (Galaxy) 2 hours Recording capacity (PC) 18 hours (Galaxy) 20 hours Weight (Glasses main unit) 47g Weight (Galaxy) 176g Size (Glasses main unit) 135 x 69 x 23 mm Precision of regard 0.5°
Contents construction ・60Hz binocular Eye Tracking Glasses with HD scene camera ・Snap on frame for ETG (3D) ・Row data full access SDK ・Recording software iView license ・VRPN Server

Eye Tracking HMD based on HTC Vive Option

Made by SMI and based on HTC Vive. Line of sight information is attached to the high-performance model of 250 Hz.

		Eye tracking Tracking 250Hz (Both eyes) Tracking range Full visual field (110 degree) Precision of regard 0.2 degree Calibration 1,3,5 point Measuring data Point of regard on display (left, right, both eyes), gaze Interpupillary distance (IPD) Standard point of regard, gaze tracking Headgear Hardware Plug and play connection of HTC Vive headset / Unecessary to adjust before connection / USB Head unit Eye tracking Module part: 55g Operation device System requirement PC with HTC Vive activated OS Windows10　64bit
Contents construction ・HTC Vive main unit / attachment ・Binocular Eye Tracking at 250 Hz (Embedded module) ・Row data full access SDK ・Plug-in for Unity, WorldViz Vizard, Unreal Engine ・Recording software iView license ・VRPN Server

* The specification above may be altered without notification for improvement.
Developed by SMI

HMD System / Head Mounted Display System

3D image output by Quest Rift
With extremely wide view angle. Head tracking by the internal sensor.

■What is Quest Rift?

A Head Mounted Display (HMD) developed and provided by Meta in the US at lower price than existing HMD. Head tracking by the internal sensor and 3D image output of wide view angle are available.

■Display

Quest Rift has an overwhelming wide field of view as a HMD. This is because that the fish-eye model screen shows wearers the flat liquid crystal display as if he/she is looking at a semi-hemisphere projector screen in front of him/her. Combination with stereoscopic view due to the difference of view between right and left improves the immersion feeling into the VR space. In addition, existing HMDs display normal images owing to spending much cost to the optical system in order to reduce the lens distortion to the minimum, whereas the Quest Rift renders source images so that wearers can see good images when seeing through the distorted lens.

■UC-win/Road Quest Plugin

Quest Rift Plug-in creates a stereoscopic 3D image with lens barrel distortion and tracks the camera view within UC-win/Road in line with the user's head movement using the sensor data.

▲Stereo view

Simulation / presentation system in combination with physical model and VR

"UC-win/Road Physical Model and VR System" was developed based on the idea and cooperation of Associate Professor Tomohiro Fukuda of Osaka University, a member of W16. Thanks to the technology of providing a combined operation environment of physical model and VR system, it is a new type simulation/presentation tool combing the features of both environments. The system allows you to present information effectively and efficiently to the people concerned with different background and varying knowledge levels.

Details　>>　UC-win/Road physical model and VR system(Up&Coming '11 Early Spring issue)
Technical Support : Associate Professor Tomohiro Fukuda, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka Univeristy

■ Tool for examination with advantages of both physical and VR model

Advantage of VR : VR is highly flexible and expressive, and allows various considerations such as reproduction of traffic flow or changed weather conditions, which is impossible through a physical model.
Advantage of physical model : Physical model is more intuitive way to understand the overview of planning including the distance and size. Physical model allows various people to examine from the arbitrary viewpoints at the same time, understanding the whole city model simultaneously and touching the model directly.

■ Deciding the viewpoint under consideration in a physical model and displaying it in a VR model

The planning can be studied by easy and intuitive operation in comparison with VR only. In "UC-win/Road Physical Model and VR System", you can move in the VR space and make changes in the view direction by indicating the view points to examine with laser pointer on the model. The system consists of model, web camera, laser pointer, VR software "UC-win/Road", and display unit to view the VR display space. As a whole, the system consists of two functions: detecting laser pointer operation, passing detected information to UC-win/Road and representing it in VR space.

■ Physical model VR system "Nakameguro Safety and Security Map" exhibited in the Showroom

The physical model VR system of "Nakameguro Safety and Security map" is exhibited in the showroom of FORUM8 Tokyo head office. Please come and visit us.

■ Proposal and quotation of system

FORUM8 will offer the proposal and quotation of "UC-win/Road support system" based on the requirements of each customer. With UC-win/Road Support system, 3D VR simulation data can be created based on their needs. The created VR data can be modeled by exporting VR data to the physical model using 3D printer in a short time with "3D physical model service" so that the physical modeled VR system can be effectively structured.

Quotation example: "Nakameguro Safety and Security Map" Physical model VR system

The proposal system with the physical model in Nakameguro. The maintenance condition of infrastructure in the basement and the inside space of building can be checked as "Area safety and security map" where the physical model and VR are integrated, and it can be used. for the consensus formation in the city re-development project. ■VR data creation　：　About JPY3,200,000　　 ■3D physical model creation　：　About JPY3,800,000 * Including the cost of ARToolKit license, Web camera, laser pointer, desktop computer, 42inch display, UC-win/Road Advanced x1 license, customization charge of UC-win/Road, and technical fee 　　Total From JPY15,400,000 ▲ "Nakameguro safety and security map" Overview of VR model ▲The area in front of Nakameguro station ▲Meguro Ginza Shopping Avenue ▲System configuration

The practice of projection an image on a physical structure using 3DVR technology and contents

FORUM8 offers the state-of-the-art spatial visualization technology that uses 3DVR data and image, namely the "3D Projection Mapping".
Cooperation ： State of the Art Technologies in Expression Association
3D Projection Mapping (in Japanese)　<Up&Coming No.96 '12 Spring issue>
3D Projection Mapping (Part2, in Japanese)　<Up&Coming No.97 '12 Summer issue>

▲ Projection mapping on Kintai-kyo bridge "Space-time bridge" (2015.5.30)　
【YouTube URL】http://youtu.be/kJ3rKsV3iQ0

▲Projection mapping at Shibaura
Institute of Technology (2015.09.10)

▲VR data to check image of projection mapping

Projection solution that uses VR

By running a projection simulation via UC-win/Road and 3D Engineering Service, image can be confirmed by either lookign at the VR model or by exporting the model to a physical miniature model prior to the actual event. The solution is an ideal tool for verification of contents, discussion with stakeholders, explanation and advertising to the customer, and of course advertisements before and after the projection event.

An example of model projection plan

An example of a plan

1. Location : A relatively dark place outdoor and relatively easy to install and do projection mapping without affect traffic.
2. Target structure : A tower shaped building with simple geometry
3. Building size : W10m x D6m x H20m
4. Building's material : Bricks (brown / opaque)
5. Number of location from which image shall be projected : 2 at most
6. Projection distance : approx. 15m (A:near) approx. 40m (B:far)

▲2 projectors used

List of model projection plans (2D, 3D contents)

*Cost of sound effects : The cost of devices that generate sound effects and the contents of sound effects, a total of approximately USD10,000 is included.
*Includes 3D animation content and sound effects

1. Work is approx. 3 min. long and includes image and sound effects (user defined, MA)
2. Rental period of device generating image and sound effect : 3 days (1 day for preparation, 2 days at the event)
3. Includes onsite testing and progress management
4. Includes equipment transportation, setup and adjustment
5. Operator and image / sound effect engineer available
6. Transport / travel / accommodation fee required for areas other than the Kanto region (Tokyo and the surrounding prefectures)
7. Cost of stand and crane rental not included.

Projection Mapping Table

1. A stereoscopic display device exceeding a hologram and enhancing mapping around a 3D model　<Press release issued on March 30, 2016 (Japanese)>
2. Projection mapping table　<Up&Coming No.108 '15 New Year issue (Japanese)>

Design simulation system by all around mapping using UC-win/Road and a 3D model
Ex: Projection of grid texture and real car texture

▲Grid texture

▲Real car texture

Integrated Solution via BIM/CIM&VR

BIM / CIM is a model that integrates various information in building and civil engineering, and a method of creating, managing and utilizing such information. It is capable of designing and representing various information within the entire life cycle of a building including basic and detailed drawing, rendering image, presentation image, bill of quantities, etc.
As for VR and UC-win/Road, we offer "IM & VR solution" in cooperation with simulations such as landscape, sunshine, traffic, wind, noise, immersion / tsunami, evacuation, energy analysis, and construction plan in front loading (consensus formation and planning).

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Integrated solutions that involve GIS / 3D Laser scanning / 3D Survey & Civil Engineering CAD

We offer integrated surveying solutions such as point cloud measurement by 3D laser scanner and VR modeling of point cloud data via UC-win/Road; data exchange between 3D survey CAD and civil infrastructure design CAD, and VR system; and building a system that links GIS to VR technology.