Autor: Michael Grafe

In many applications Virtual Prototyping allows for an analysis based on computer models reducing time and cost. The Augmented Reality technology offers new potentials for virtual prototyping by augmenting a user’s view on real objects with additional computer generated information. In analogy to hardware in the loop techniques it is possible, e.g., to jointly analyse already existing and virtual components of a system currently under development. In this paper we describe the application and potential benefits of AR-technologies. As an example we present a mobile test platform for the analysis and evaluation of automotive ergonomics under real driving condi-tions in the field of automobile advance development.

This article describes a new IT system, which provides all process relevant information to the production process involved employees. The access to the company data is done online by using mobile devices (PDA, tablet PC, wearable PC etc.). The employees receive context sensitive all required information via wireless transmission (WLAN etc.). The type of information, its representation and the system’s functionality depends on the role and the function of the corresponding user within the company.