In recent years, virtual reality (VR) is sprouting as a
particular computer technology, which is applied in many aspects
such as engineering, science, business applications,
entertainment, and so on. In this dissertation, we develop a
simulation system for power machine operation which integrated
digital controller, computer network and virtual reality
techniques. This system consists of three main parts: an
operation platform, a monitor platform and a VR platform. The
operation platform provides the user the sense of presence. The
monitor platform controls the signal transmission. The VR
platform illustrates overall simulations that combine virtual
scenes and the virtual power machine operation.
A forklift operation system is built for simulation in the
dissertation. The virtual forklift machine is controlled by the
operation platform. By using the helmet display, the user would
immerse himself in the virtual environment. Finally, we discuss
incomplete parts and unsolved programs of this dissertation for
the future work.