Abstract
An exploratory virtual reality-based groupware architecture is described as a computerized platform for simultaneously addressing qualitative and quantitative factors in layout problems. The motivation is to narrow this gap between the output of a computerized layout design optimization method and its implementation in practice. The steps involved in formulating and modeling the problem and in implementing a solution methodology are outlined. As part of our ongoing research, the groupware is currently designed to take input from a computerized optimization model for layout design and detailed layout design information such as 3-dimensioanal geometric, topological, graphics (rendering and texture mapping) and motion information. The groupware can have up to four members in a group who can collaboratively interact to manipulate a detailed layout. Pairwise exchange and repositioning of individual layout objects are currently considered.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Title of host publication | Computer Integrated Concurrent Design Conference |
| Editors | R. Gadh |
| Publisher | ASME |
| Pages | 785-790 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Volume | 83 |
| Edition | 2 Pt 2 |
| State | Published - Dec 1 1995 |
| Event | Proceedings of the 1995 ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference - Boston, MA, USA Duration: Sep 17 1995 → Sep 20 1995 |
Other
| Other | Proceedings of the 1995 ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference |
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| City | Boston, MA, USA |
| Period | 9/17/95 → 9/20/95 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Engineering