Initial framework design of a digital twin mixed-reality-application on human-robot bi-directional collaboration for forming double curvature plate

Abstract

This paper explores and identifies commonalities among recent Digital Twin (DT) technology definitions. additionally, it introduces a framework for a digital twin of Human-Robot Collaboration (HRC) focusing on English wheel manufacturing as its foundational context. To achieve this, two 3D simulators, namely Grasshopper and Rhino, were employed to faithfully replicate the English wheel process digitally. Subsequently, optimizing these simulators’ performance paved the way for a comprehensive visualization of the English wheel using the Microsoft HoloLens. This visualization integrates digital and physical interactions, resulting in a mixed reality environment. The ultimate goal of this research is to enable a bi-directional collaboration within the digital representation of the English wheel, bridging the gap between the virtual and physical realms.