B2408 - Virtual Prototyping

Learning outcomes

At the end of the integrated course, the student understands the architecture and design principles of automatic machines and is able to perform their conceptual and embodiment design. The student also acquires skills in immersive and semi-immersive visualization, animation, and interaction with mechanical systems through XR technologies, applying software and hardware tools for virtual prototyping and design evaluation. The student learns the basic functions for the digital representation and animation of industrial systems and for the interaction with virtual scenarios through XR (Extended Reality) technologies. Moreover, the student makes practice on software and hardware tools for advanced virtual prototyping.

Course contents

Introduction to Extended Reality (XR): operating principles, technologies, and industrial applications.

Virtual prototyping techniques and the creation of virtual environments.

Design and development of interactive immersive environments.

Use of virtual environment systems for project validation.

Readings/Bibliography

Lecture notes

Technical papers available for students

Teaching material will be available on Virtuale platform

Teaching methods

Lectures in class

Computer Lab active training sessions

Development of a design project

Team work

Given the nature of the activity and the teaching methods adopted, attendance in this course requires all students to complete Modules 1 and 2 of the Safety Training for Study Environments in e-learning mode before the course begins.

Assessment methods

Submission of intermediate individual assignments.

Submission of a final group project.

Presentation and discussion of the final project.

The assessment is graded on a pass/fail basis.

With regard to assessment of learning, the use of AI is prohibited. Any use of AI constitutes a violation of academic integrity.

 

Teaching tools

Hardware e software tools for Virtual Reality

Office hours

See the website of Francesca De Crescenzio