Short Presentation on the use of Augmented Reality to visualize Computational Results. In this work results obtained using Star CCM+, Vuforia and Unity 3D are presented. Test Case BMW Z3. The present Scenario and a possible future Scenario are described. The strategy successfully deals with other CFD, FEM and Meshless codes simulating a variety of different simulations (combustion, buildings, mixing, aerodynamics...)

1. Augmented Reality (AR) in Computer
Aided Engineering (CAE)
Dr.-Ing. M. Losurdo

2.  What/Why Augmented Reality (AR)
 Main Software Developer Kit (SDK) and Algorithms
 AR SDKs
 Image Target: Natural Feature Tracking (NFT)
 Augmented Reality (AR) in Computer Aided Engineering (CAE)
1. Background
2. Software (SDKs)
3. Gesture Recognition
4. Hardware (AR Binocular Glasses)
 AR for Numerical Computing (CFD/FEM)
 CFD+AR State of The Art
 Case 1: Present Scenario
 Case 2: Future Scenario
 Case Study & Results
 Advantages/Disadvantages
 Conclusion
Overview

3.  What is Augmented Reality (AR):
“Augmented reality (AR) is a live, copy, view of a physical, real-world
environment whose elements are augmented (or supplemented) by computer-
generated sensory input such as sound, video, graphics or GPS data.”
 Why Augmented Reality (AR):
 Educational
 Training
 Information
 Navigation (Head-Up Display, Rear View)
 CAD/CAE Engineering
What/Why Augmented Reality (AR)

4. Augmented Reality:
1. Wikitude
2. Metaio
3. D'fusion Studio
4. Vuforia
“…there is little doubt that the future of AR is not in smartphones or
tablets, but in more natural, eyewear-based interfaces.
The real question is when that future will actually begin…”
https://www.abiresearch.com/press/augmented-reality-eyewear-is-interface-of-future-b
Augmented Reality – Main SDKs:

5. Main Algorithms
.
3D
Models
Augmented
Reality
SDK
Unity 3D
(Game Engine)
• Eclipse (Android)
• XCode (iOS)
Mobile
Device
Data
Conversion

6. .
Natural Feature Tracking (NFT) Setup - Vuforia
Augmented Reality requires a reference (virtual point) or a real target to
project and overlap the virtual content.
For the cases here presented, the NFT Target Method is used.
Image Targets are pre-processed using the provided online Vuforia Target
Manager

7. 1) Background:
 Augmented Reality in CAE used to visualize CAD 3D models
 CFD/FEM:
From 2D Pictures to 3D Virtual Reality (Head Mounted
Display, Stereoscopic Glasses, Immersive Reality…)
 How Augmented Reality will be used in Computational
Engineering:
 Available Technology: Mobile, Tablet quadcore , 2Gb RAM
 Binocular See-Through Vision Glasses will be Released in
2014 (Pre-Sales)
 Data Conversion required
Augmented Reality (AR) in Computer Aided Engineering (CAE)

8. Augmented Reality for Numerical Computing (CFD/FEM) :
 AR Extends the Range and the Visualization
Possibilities/Capabilities of Commercial and Academic Scientific
Data Rendering (Image Post-Processing)
 AR Increases Visualization Performance of Data Sharing
and Client Data Delivery/Presentation
 Focus on:
 Multiple Element Interaction /Coupling
 Turbulence, Vortex Shedding…
 Flame Stability
 Multiphase Flows (Solid/Liquid Particles)
 Wearable Technology Industry looking for “Killer Apps”
Augmented Reality (AR) in Computer Aided Engineering (CAE)

9. 2) AR SDKs + Industries:
 METAIO (Software SDK):
 Strategic Partnership with IKEA, Volkswagen (MARTA XL1) +AUDI
(eKurtzinfo App)
 3D CAD Models/Parts Visualization
http://www.metaio.com/
 QUALCOMM : Vuforia SDK +CPU Samsung Mobile
 Focus on Gaming/Advertisement Apps + CPU Snapdragon Samsung S5
https://www.vuforia.com
 UNITY 3D Game Engine Enviroment : Vuforia/Metaio SDK
 Direct Import of Vuforia and Metaio SDKs
 Easy to Use + Direct App Deployment to Windows/Android/iOS
 Java + C# Routines
https://www.unity3d.com
Software (SDKs) Augmented Reality (AR) CAE Oriented:

10. 3) AR Gesture Recognition:
 Image Target (Point Markers)
 Pre-processed Images
 Hand-mounted Images
 Simultaneous Localization And Mapping (SLAM):
 Pre-defined Shape of the Elements to be Tracked (Face/Hand Tracking
Algorithm)
 The use of one camera (Odometry) requires the mapping of the whole
Visualized Environment
 Gesture Recognition (Shape/Profile Recognition)
 3D Depth Cameras : Windows Kinect, SoftKinetic…
Software (SDKs) Augmented Reality (AR) CAE Oriented:

11. http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/jsp/Landing/moverio-bt-200-smart-glasses.do?ref=van_moverio_2014
Epson:Moverio BT-200
($699.00 PRE-ORDER PRICE, April 2014)
Strategic Partneship with Scope AR (AR Software)
“Built on the Android platform, developing for Moverio is no
more complex than building a mobile app”
http://www.vuzix.com/augmented-reality/products_star1200xld/
Vuzix:Star 1200 XLD (Price: $4999)
https://www.spaceglasses.com/
Meta:Spaceglasses
(Deliveries Start July 2014, Price: $3000)
Vuzix Announces Strategic Partnership with Wikitude (AR Software):
http://www.vuzix.com/wp-
content/uploads/2014/01/13113866_020414%20Vuzix%20Strategic%20Partnership%20with%20Wikitude.pdf
Strategic Partnership with Softkinetic (Gesture Recognition):
http://www.softkinetic.com/AboutUs/NewsEvents/ArticleView/tabid/562/ArticleId/305/language/en-US/NEWS-
meta-Selects-SoftKinetic-To-Bring-Real-Time-3D-Input-And-Natural-Interactions-To-Revolutionary.aspx
4) Hardware Augmented Reality Binocular Glasses List:
Complete List available at: http://www.activeantiglare.com/ActiveAntiGlare/ar2.html

12. CFD+AR State of The Art:
 EXA Powerflow:
 Strategic Partnership with RTT (Real Time Technologies)
 RTT Software Development for VR and AR Rendering
 RRT is now 100% Dassault Systemes (CATIA, Solidworks, 3DS…)
 Solidworks has developed an 3D CAD Model AR for iOS:
http://www.pddnet.com/videos/2013/02/edrawings-ios-augmented-reality
 CD Adapco+AR: (2013, Conference, PC desktop + Webcam)
http://www.cd-adapco.com/conference_video/v3-fire-smoke-analysis
 ANSYS+AR: (2012, PC desktop + Webcam )
http://www.ansys-blog.com/tag/augmented-reality-freshwater-sandbox/
CFD +Augmented Reality (AR) in Computer Aided Engineering (CAE)

13. CFD +Augmented Reality (AR): Future Strategy and Partnerships
CD
Adapco
AR
SDK
AR Glass,
Smart
Technology
BMW
Airbus
Siemens
Continental
CFD Data
Converter
Game
Engine
AR Scene
Processing
Case 1
Present
Scenario
Data From Clients
App Deployment

14. CD
Adapco
Qualcomm
Vuforia
SDK
AR Glass,
Smart
Technology
BMW
Airbus
Siemens
Continental
CFD Data
Converter
UNITY 3D
Standalone
Program
Case 2
Future Scenario
CFD +Augmented Reality (AR): Future Strategy and Partnerships
Optional
Required

15. CFD in Augmented Reality (AR)

16. CFD in Augmented Reality (AR)

17. CFD in Augmented Reality (AR)

18. Advantages:
 “Light”, Portable, Inexpensive
 Confidential Data Encryption
 Personalized Data View
 Vectorized Graphic Format
 “In-Situ” Rendering
Disadvantages:
 Data Conversion Required
 Scene Set-Up
 Static Scene or short frame-motion animations
 Specific App. Development Required
 Multiple Image Targets Required for a 360° View
Augmented Reality (AR) in Computer Aided Engineering (CAE)
.

19. Augmented Reality for Numerical Computing (CFD/FEM) :
 AR enhances scientific data understanding
 AR is a new and fast developing technology Next Big
Thing
 AR Wearable Hardware suitable for CFD/FEM currently
under development (Binocular See-Through Glasses)
 AR Wearable Hardware will mount the same equipment of
Smartphones and Tablets (Android/iOS)
 Wearable Technology Industry looking for “Killer Apps”
 Cost Reduction compared to Virtual Reality Equipment
 Work in Progress  Wide Range of Opportunities
Conclusion
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