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Virtual reality‐based dynamic scene recreation and robot teleoperation for hazardous environments

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Virtual reality (VR) technology is increasingly vital in various sectors, particularly for simulating real environments in training and teleoperation. However, it has primarily focused on static, controlled settings like indoor industrial shopfloors. This paper proposes a novel method for remotely controlling robots in hazardous environments safely, without compromising efficiency. Operators can execute tasks from remote locations ensuring continuity regardless of distance. Real-time efficiency is achieved by updating the virtual environment from on-site sensors and mirroring the real environment, utilizing 3D reconstruction, Google Images, and video streams. Communication between VR and the remote robot is facilitated through a remote robot operating system connection. The efficacy of this concept will be validated through real road maintenance interventions.

Source: Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering

DOI: 10.1111/mice.13337

Authors: Angelos Christos Bavelos, Efthymios Anastasiou, Nikos Dimitropoulos, George Michalos, Sotiris Makris

Institution: University of Patras

Language: English

Topic: Teleoperation and Haptic Systems

Subfield: Mechanical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,980