Sistema de realidade virtual em ambiente de laboratório para aplicações de internet em engenharia eletrotécnica

Abstract

The proper use of electrical equipment in a laboratory environment has been a matter of concern to higher education institutions. Virtual reality has the advantage of being secure and offers the user the opportunity of being presented with scenarios and conditions that may occur infrequently or may be risky. This paper presents a prototype model of virtual reality whose goal is to develop skills and competencies and has the ability to be used both as a virtual electrical manual and an educational tool for students in the first year of an Electrical Engineering course. A description of the development of the model and scenarios is presented. The potential of virtual reality is stressed as being of major usefulness in future study and work scenarios. The authors consider that this prototype may increase the competence and ability of students in a laboratory environment and provide them with new testing processes.

Index Terms - 3D lab, education, internet, interactive application, new technology.