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Objectives of VSR
To
develop a new generation of digital humans comprising realistic human models
including anatomy, biomechanics, physiology, and intelligence in real-time. VSR's
philosophy is based on a novel optimization-based approach for empowering these digital
humans to perform, un-aided, in a physics-based world. Our objective is to test
digital mockups of products and systems before they are built, thus reducing significant
costs and time associated with making prototypes. Our digital soldier "SantosTM"
is biomechanically accurate, can test new armor configurations, and can attempt to execute
various tasks. We are a group of 36 multi-disciplinary researchers with one
objective: create a digital human called SantosTM. VSR
conducts basic and applied research for creating new technologies dealing with digital
human modeling and simulation.
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Who is Santos?
Santos, an intelligent avatar with
realistic biomechanical abilities, functions in a powerful human simulation environment,
the Santos environment. Santos
conducts safety analysis and human factors studies in design relevant to training,
production, or performance needs of real-world realistic systems. Using the Santos
environment, one can examine biomechanics, gait, motion prediction, and related issues.
Santos, like no other digital human simulation solution, acts autonomously and
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