Collaborative research between Tokyo University of Agriculture and Kitami
Institute of Technology
FORUM8 launched 3D scan service of building and road using 3D laser scanner.
The scanned data is imported as the point cloud models using the point
cloud modeling plugin of UC-win/Road Ver.5, for accurate representation
of the shape of buildings and bridges in VR.
FORUM8 is currently involved in a joint research project of point cloud
measurement with Prof. Yamazaki, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Prof.
Kawamura, Kitami Institute of Technology. The intersection in Shibuya and
the street located in the heart of Nihombashi were measured in September,
2010.
The digital camera system with 3D measuring device and wide-angle lens
is mounted on SUV.
The laser is irradiated when the vehicle stops at the road berm and 4,500,000
of point cloud can be measured in ten minutes. Once the measurement at
a survey point is completed, the vehicle is moved and measured again at
a different survey point. This is called the "Stop and go method".
This method allows the efficient measurement of the long road. For the
ranges which cannot be measured due to them located in blind areas from
the survey point, superimposing multiple data can be done.
The range of measurement is 360 degree in a horizontal direction and
80 degree (50-130 degree) in a vertical direction. The picture from the
survey point is automatically taken by the digital camera on the vehicle
at the same time as the measurement of point cloud. After that, this image
is calibrated and merged as the point cloud with color information.
The image 1 is the display of Nihombashi center street which is measured
in 6 points and converted into UC-win/Road using point cloud modeling plugin.
The road geometry, vehicle lane, marking, and letters in traffic signs
are measured in the recognized level. Image 2 shows the display of the
intersection in Shibuya which is measured in three points and superimposed
in the special software. It is measured in the early in the morning with
few pedestrians. The blind area from the survey point is complemented by
the data from other survey point.
UC-win/Road for RoboCar(R) Plugin Option
The linkage with RoboCar(R) is under development as it is proposed tobe
an advanced application of point cloud modeling.
RoboCar(R) is the car robotics platform scaled model car developed by
ZMP Inc. It allows the detection of obstruction, algorithm of vehicle recognition
and wireless communication with each sensor can be performed using its
full-scale drive system, stereo camera, rapid image recognition module,
and stereo view.
FORUM8 uses the 3D laser scanner of Nikon-Trimble Co., Ltd. Image 3 shows
FORUM8 Tokyo head office in Nakameguro GT tower 15F which is measured using
this technology.
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It is used for VR space where RoboCar(R) is running. The coordinate of
RoboCar(R) is acquired and the simulation in multiple reality is performed.
We have developed it with a perspective of VR application in robotics industry
to be expected in various sectors such as service robot.
BIM&VR Solution Brochure
FORUM8 has BIM&VR solutions based on BIM integrated software "Allplan"
and 3D VR software "UC-win/Road" as a new business model in civil
engineering field.
The Brochure of "BIM&VR" which shows the linkage image
of the integrated solutions with BIM and the future expansion is prepared.
Allplan allows the data conversion of a variety type of 2D/3D file format
including IFC of 3D building model data which is standardized by IAI as
indicated in the above image of "The linkage image and future expansion
of BIM integrated solution" excerpted from the Brochure. In addition,
the data exported in 3DS format can be linked with FORUM8 products such
as UC-win/Road.
There are some case studies for using BIM architecture/civil design solution;
Build Live Tokyo 2009 II and Build Live London 2009 (BIM 3D architectural
modeling competition). See the following images excerpted from the Brochure.
Team F8W16 joined in Build Live Tokyo 2010 held in October 13-15, 2010.
For details, please see the report posted on Up&Coming vol.88(Build
Live Tokyo 2010 Report).
Case studies of architecture/civil design solution with BIM
Build Live Tokyo 2009 II
The building was modeled by loading the site IFC data with BIM integrated
solution "Allplan".
This data was converted into other analysis software and the wind and flood
analysis were simulated.
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TRANSYT
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VR representation
of traffic simulation |
EXODUS(Evacuation simulation)
Road for EXODUS |
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Build London Live 2009
The terrain and traffic network of the imaginary island were created with
UC-win/Road to generate the traffic stream.
The crowd simulation was performed through the linkage with EXODUS.
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VR Presentation image |
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UC-win/FRAME(3D)(Structural analysis) |
Road for EXODUS(Crowd simulation) |
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Student BIM Contest
FORUM8 will hold the 1st Student BIM&VR Design Contest in 2011. The
main theme is BIM&VR and the works which are designed using more than
two of FORUM8 software solutions by students can be applied to this contest.
It is anticipated that the new use and ideas of BIM&VR would arise
through this contest.
Application of the 1st Student BIM &VR Design Contest |
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Application Period |
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September 1st 2011 - October 31st [due NLT] |
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Applicant eligibility |
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All students (including adults).
Project work which is created before graduation in 2011 as a graduation
assignment will be eligible. |
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Application section |
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1.Architecture design
2.Bridge design |
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How to enter |
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Please submit your work after registration. The detailed information will
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Awards |
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Grand Prix, excellent award, entertainment award, encouragement award,
honorable judge award are decided for each section.
Grand Prix: Certificate, trophy, extra prize:500,000 yen of scholarship(for
each section)
Prize:Notebook computer, digital camera, printer (provisional) |
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