Translating IGRIP Workcells into VRML2

Abstract

IGRIP has been widely used for the simulation of off-line robot programming and manufacturing processes in various industries. The Virtual Reality Modeling Language version 2 (VRML2) enables the creation of three dimensional (3D) interactive worlds incorporating behaviors and animations which can be operated over the Internet. VRML2 models can be automatically generated directly from existing IGRIP workcells through the use of an efficient translator written at NIST. This work benefits users wishing to share their manufacturing simulations on the World Wide Web. VRML2 IGRIP workcells can also be easily integrated with models generated using other software products.