Interface Interaction for Grain Harvester Simulator

Abstract

This paper presents the construction and the instrumentation of a virtual reality simulator for training operators of grain harvesters. Data entry is accomplished by using a custom interface with the same characteristics of the control panel of a real harvester. The simulator is mounted on a moving platform that reacts according to the Virtual Environment ground. Preliminary tests show the effectiveness of the method used for instrumentation and communication between the virtual environment and the interaction devices.