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Introduction
VR based Welding Training Simulator
Features
- Mixed reality visualization using half-mirror with active stereo monitor  - Real-time welding bead simulation and visualization  - Multi-modal torch interface including electronic trigger switch, speaker, and vibration motors  - Adjustable work pose with articulated training display
[virtual bead] [training guides]
Publications
Ungyeon Yang, Gun A. Lee, Yongwan Kim, Dongsik Jo, Jinsung Choi and Ki-Hong Kim, "Virtual Reality based Welding Training Simulator with 3D Multimodal Interaction," in Proceedings of 2010 International Conference on Cyberworlds, Singapore, Oct.20-22, 2010, pp.150-154. Yongwan Kim, Ungyeon Yang, Dongsik Jo, Gun Lee, Jin Seong Choi and Jinah Park, "Efficient Multi-pass Welding Training with Haptic Guide," in ACM SIGGRAPH ASIA 2009 Posters, Yokohama, Japan, Dec.16-19, 2009. Dongsik Jo, Yongwan Kim, Ungyeon Yang, Gun A. Lee and Jin Sung Choi, "Visualization of Virtual Weld Beads," in Proceedings of ACM Symposium on Virtual Reality Software and Technology (VRST2009), Kyoto, Japan, Nov.18-20, 2009, pp.269-270.