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This research aims to create a virtual reality simulator that improves crane operation training by integrating realistic visual and physical simulation.

May 27, 2026Open Access

Development of a VR simulator for crane operation integrating Unreal Engine 5 and MATLAB/Simscape

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This research aims to create a virtual reality simulator that improves crane operation training by integrating realistic visual and physical simulation.
Developed a VR platform utilizing Unreal Engine 5 for graphics and MATLAB/Simscape for physics simulation.
Focused on creating a realistic environment that reflects actual crane behavior.
Tested with a crawler crane as a specific application.
Increased realism in operator training experiences by integrating high-quality visuals with accurate physics simulations.
Enhanced operator understanding of crane dynamics and behavior during virtual training sessions.

Abstract

VR simulators are considered useful for examining crane operation support systems and operator training in diverse outdoor environments. To enhance their effectiveness, it is necessary to make the visual information presented to the operator, including the crane's physical behavior, as close to reality as possible. This presentation discusses the development status of a crane VR simulator platform combining the high rendering capabilities of the 3D game engine Unreal Engine 5 with the high-precision physics simulation capabilities of MATLAB/Simscape, using a crawler crane as an example.

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Uenoyama et al. (Wed,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1689510c924ddd1bd580f7 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1299/jsmetld.2025.34.tl6-2

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