Abstract
In this paper we propose a model of attribute laden virtual tools to aid manipulation, interaction and navigation in a virtual manufacturing environment for controlling robots and machines. Fundamental to the concept of using such virtual tools, and other object-oriented virtual entities of this type generally (e.g. virtual obstacles, virtual work-pieces, virtual machines etc.), is that each virtual entity represents both the graphical representation, and other physical plus 'intellectual' attributes of the real entity. The aim of the virtual tool concept is to create the next generation of interface which will solve problems associated with multiple hierarchies of menu, information and other tasks such as interaction, and manipulation associated with cyberspace.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 338-343 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man and Cybernetics |
| Volume | 1 |
| State | Published - 1998 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | Proceedings of the 1998 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics. Part 1 (of 5) - San Diego, CA, USA Duration: Oct 11 1998 → Oct 14 1998 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Control and Systems Engineering
- Hardware and Architecture