Virtual environment for prototyping and experiments

Abstract

The paper suggests the methodology for validation of designed systems and experiments through the use of the developed simulation tools and interactive models. The primary idea is prototyping on the basis of virtual visual samples imitating interacting physical objects. The desired electronic functionality is implemented in reconfigurable hardware and, therefore, can easily be changed, which significantly simplifies such problems as verification of alternative implementations and eliminating potential errors. The desired physical functionality is modeled through observation of and experiences with interacting images which look like physical objects. The proposed methodology is very helpful and effective for many practical applications, such as mechanical systems control, robotics, process automation, transportation systems, computational devices, etc.