Project Title:

Virtual Reality Software Toolkit

92-1-06.05-5700                                                   NAS09-18828
Virtual Reality Software Toolkit
Lincom Corporation
1020 Bay Area Boulevard, Suite 200
Houston, TX  77058
J. Mark Voss                                         (713-488-5700)

Abstract:

     A rapid-prototyping software environment for virtual reality
(VR) applications will be developed. This project will address the
need for VR software development tools to allow the technology to
be integrated into engineering applications. The objectives of
Phase I include the definition and architectural design of the VR
application toolset that will consist of a graphical model
builder, hardware I/O module library, networking library, user
interface and a code generator. Phase I will specifically address
these areas and extensively document the software design in
preparation for Phase II. The expected NASA applications are in
utilization of VR for astronaut training and engineering part-task
simulator analysis and training. Astronauts and engineers will be
able to train and evaluate space systems while feeling as if they
are in the environment. This technology will both provide a more
realistic training environment and reduce costs.

Potential Commercial Application:

Potential Commercial Applications:  Potential commercial
applications of this project include telepresence and telerobotics
that will allow robotic devices to be controlled from remote
locations, will enhance medical research and education by allowing
students to enter a virtual human body, and will create
entertainment and interactive virtual-reality videos.

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