Research on Distributed Multi-Screen Overhead Crane Simulator

This paper describes the development of an overhead crane simulator system targeted to operator training and examine. The virtual overhead crane model were made by 3DMAX with its real dimensions, and be export as IVE data Format which can be used OSG(OpenSceneGraph) 3D engine to control its inner relative mechanism motion. And distributed Multi-Screen display technique of visual system is used to afford high quality video with wide angle of view. Using hardware and software to realize the interactive response between operator and virtual scene. And these response simulations can optionally be stored as animations, and can later be played back, modified, filmed from different viewpoints. An overhead crane simulator is implemented successfully and is used to train new motormen who can be easier to control real cranes after training.