Application Of Virtual Simulation Research Articles

Effectiveness evaluation of digital virtual simulation application in teaching of gross anatomy

IntroductionDigital virtual simulation (DVS) is increasingly used to supplement the teaching of anatomy. DVS can provide the students with three-dimensional (3D) stereoscopic images and precise structures in anatomy teaching. We investigated the effects of digital virtual simulation (DVS) application in gross anatomy teaching. Materials and methodsFourth-year medical students (n=120), majoring clinical medicine in Class 2013 from Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, were assigned into four classes. Two classes received a traditional teaching method and were the control classes, the others received a new teaching reform method-gross anatomy teaching by DVS, and were the experimental classes. After the reform was carried out, the students in teaching reform classes were proceeded to do a subjective evaluation of the teaching method in order to collect feedback information. ResultsStudents in the experimental group achieved a mean score of 84.97 (±7.86) compared to 78.96 (±5.78) in the control group, with statistical significance between two the groups (p<0.01). The result of the questionnaire survey showed that the students highly approved this reform in many domains. ConclusionThe application of digital virtual simulation could be used to supplement the teaching of gross anatomy, including theoretical and experimental teaching such as specimen dissection.

Development and Design of the Application of Logistic Growth Curve for Mobile Terminal

According to the characteristics of normal education experimental teaching, theory and practice, combined with the biological and ecological characteristics, we design and develop a virtual simulation application using the Unity3D engine, which is an application of logistic growth curve for a mobile terminal. Practice has proved that by adjusting the corresponding parameters students can set parameters for different experiments.

Research into the Virtual Simulation and Scheduling Optimization Technology in Ship Dock Assembly Process

This paper summarizes the application of virtual simulation in the shipbuilding industry, especially points out research status of the key resources of shipbuilding (Ship Dock). Finally, the idea is put forward that a virtual simulation based on both intelligent algorithm and QUEST to improve the efficiency of ship dock.

Using Serious Games and Virtual Simulation for Training in the Fire Service: A Review

Fire fighting is an extremely physiologically and psychologically demanding occupation, requiring tremendous resources for training personnel as well as incurring significant workplace safety and insurance board (WSIB) costs. Approximately 33% of fire fighter injuries result from exposure to fire leading to the possibility of reducing these injuries through training fire fighters to make better decisions, particularly when under stress. Simulation (and virtual simulation in particular) offers a safe and cost-effective alternative to practice with real fire, offering entry level training to aid fire fighters to reach a specific competency level. With the ubiquity of video game play and advent of new consumer-level physical interfaces for video games (e.g., the Nintendo Wii Fit balance-board and the Microsoft Kinect), serious games (games whose primary purpose is education and training), are able to provide users with innovative interactive techniques that are highly engaging and immersive. This paper reviews the development of serious games and virtual simulation applications that may be utilized for training in the fire service. Current technology allows for the simulation of fire spread and smoke movement along with training certain fire fighting skills and incident command co-ordination. To date, gaming technology is not capable of providing a real world scenario that is completely and faithfully accurate in a dynamic virtual environment. Future work could utilize serious games to also recreate the decision making processes and the physical requirements that fire fighters encounter in an emergency situation. These could be incorporated into a simulation environment where the physical and psychological stresses are analogous to live fire fighting situations.

Virtual Simulation Applications in Manufacturing Process of High-Speed Trains

Process of high-speed trains manufacturing is a complicated task requiring strong professional background and practical experience. However, in China, the production mode is staying at the step that explore in actual production constantly, continue to discover and solve problems, low productivity but high manufacturing costs. In order to try to solve above problems, applications of virtual simulation in manufacturing process of high-speed trains is applied for the goals. According to the workshop’s two-dimensional (2D) designing, a digital factory is constructed using simulation software based on production manufacturing process of high-speed trains. Then production model is disaggregated analysis. When virtual simulation environment is accomplished, an assembly process turns to be run. An example of plug-door assembly process is presented to illustrate the effect and feasibility of the application of virtual simulation.

Beyond the Big Screen: Avatars Prepare Graduate Students for Real-World Practice

Abstract This article explores the potential of virtual simulation technology in preparing university students for real-world experiences. SimuCase™, a Web-based virtual simulation application designed to support best practice in speech-language pathology, is described. The research base for learning via virtual simulations also is described. This type of simulation using case studies encourages the user to select and analyze client data to improve clinical decision-making skills in the area of assessment and supports Knowledge and Skills Assessment competencies of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.