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

Key Points

• 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