Search for dissertations about: "Virtual"

Showing result 41 - 45 of 873 swedish dissertations containing the word Virtual.

  2. 41. Experiencing sense of place in a virtual environment : real in the moment?

    Author : Ingvar Tjøstheim; Rikard Harr; John Waterworth; Phil Turner; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; telepresence; perception; sense of place; virtual tourism; video-games; digital humaniora; digital humanities;

    Abstract : The main goal of this thesis is to contribute to telepresence research by investigating a sightseeing experience in a virtual environment (VE) and by discussing insights from theories of telepresence, perception, experience of place, marketing and philosophy. The empirical work concerns a sightseeing experience, a visit to a city in a videogame (the VE). READ MORE

  4. 42. In search of the missing bias : Virtual reality based attentional bias modification for social anxiety

    Author : Lichen Ma; Per Carlbring; Martien Schrooten; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; attentional bias; attentional bias modification; social anxiety; virtual reality; dot-probe; attentional training; mixed reality; Psychology; psykologi;

    Abstract : Attentional bias modification (ABM) aims to attenuate social anxiety by directly modifying the underlying bias that generates and maintains problematic anxiety. Mixed results from previous ABM studies have spurred efforts to boost its effectiveness by introducing more robust bias modification protocols and new technologies. READ MORE

  5. 43. Applications of the Virtual Holonomic Constraints Approach : Analysis of Human Motor Patterns and Passive Walking Gaits

    Author : Uwe Mettin; Anton Shiriaev; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Motion Planning; Humanoid Robots; Virtual Holonomic Constraints; Underactuated Mechanical Systems; Mechanical Springs; Automatic control; Reglerteknik;

    Abstract : In the field of robotics there is a great interest in developing strategies and algorithms to reproduce human-like behavior. One can think of human-like machines that may replace humans in hazardous working areas, perform enduring assembly tasks, serve the elderly and handicapped, etc. READ MORE

  6. 44. Virtual Training - Preparatory Training in Automotive Assembly

    Author : Lennart Malmsköld; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Lean Production; Virtual Assembly Training; Standardized Work; Automotive Operator Training;

    Abstract : The automotive industry is constantly facing new challenges. Reduction of waste and time-to-market, ability to offer the customer a unique combination of options as well as high product quality are examples of issues that have been in focus during the past decade and still considered extremely important. READ MORE

  7. 45. Managing virtual factory artifacts in extended product lifecycle management systems

    Author : Iman Morshedzadeh; Amos H. C. Ng; Masood Fathi; Kaveh Amouzgar; Dag Henrik Bergsjö; Högskolan i Skövde; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Virtual models; product lifecycle management; information model; knowledge management; ontology; manufacturing data; provenance; manufacturing systems; Production and Automation Engineering; Produktion och automatiseringsteknik;

    Abstract : Reusing previously designed virtual models and the knowledge extracted from running them can reduce time and costs. Since these models are representations of physical artifacts, they have been built based on some criteria, assumptions, and limitations. READ MORE