Bridging the gap between real and virtual phenomena
The HyperBond technology enables real and virtual environments to interact with each other. This breakthrough allows transmission of physical phenomena, such as air pressure and electric potential from one side to the other and vice versa. The fundamental basis relies on the theory of Bond graphs that offers an interconnected view on different systems through the notion of effort and flow. HyperBonds allow users to interface with any discrete pneumatics or electrical equipment in a real environment. Thereby, this tool is very powerful for teaching / learning purposes related to pneumatics, fluid dynamics, system automation or development processes. As part of the Lab@Future system the HyperBond technology supported the learning experience through experimentation. The Lab@Future system involves a distributed deployment of mixed and augmented reality-enabled platforms to facilitate e-learning processes aimed for laboratory education. The system allows telecommunication of remote participants and tele-cooperation in a distributed virtual reality environment, where close coupling between real and virtual worlds is provided. The system offers a mixed reality learning environment and a transition from remote labs to collaborative engineering workspaces. Thereby, a shared virtual world is connected to physical reality with simulation over real and virtual components. For more information click at: http://www.labfuture.net/showcase/(opens in new window)