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The use of digital twins is expanding across various industries and applications. Generally, a "digital twin" sends information sensed from the physical world to a virtual space model via communication technologies like 5G, allowing the virtual model to operate almost simultaneously with the real physical model. This operational data is then utilized for predictive maintenance and other applications by combining it with simulation technologies and AI. In addition to the general concept of "digital twins" mentioned above, our company provides development tools and technical consulting aimed at recreating real physical laws in virtual space, striving for behavior that matches the physical world. In particular, we support the realization of truly usable digital twin environments targeted at manufacturing sites, civil engineering construction sites, offshore environments, disaster sites, and other settings.

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A high-precision, high-performance construction machinery simulator using the physics engine "AGX Dynamics," capable of simulating soil behavior, has been released by the Public Works Research Institute. (Available for download below) https://github.com/pwri-opera Built with Unity, it has implemented the soil model from AGX Dynamics. The models for the excavator and dump truck are also available in a state that allows for physical simulation, designed to be operated from game controllers or external controllers built with ROS. It enables the simulation of soil excavation with the excavator, loading onto the dump truck, transportation, and dumping, allowing for the acquisition of data such as soil volume, mass, and the forces acting on the joints of the machinery. It is also possible to develop a more advanced simulator using Unity's C# scripting and the AGX Dynamics Unity plugin. Using this construction machinery simulator, you can easily test AGX Dynamics simulations, understand performance, and also experiment with coupling with your own tools.

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The soil simulation tool "AGX Dynamics" is a technology that enables the reproduction of various construction machinery operations and civil engineering tasks in a virtual space. It allows for the high-precision simulation of construction machinery operations and the behavior of soil during excavation and dumping, enabling the pre-simulation of work flows, machinery movements, and soil changes. In the large-scale civil engineering sector, where the number of workers and the scale of operations are significant, it helps in understanding the necessary number of construction machines and work hours, contributing to site efficiency and the promotion of digital transformation (DX). 【Use Cases】 ■ Reproduction of civil engineering tasks such as excavation with excavators, leveling with bulldozers and road rollers, movement with crawlers or tires, and soil transportation with dump trucks. ■ Obtaining information about the forces acting on various parts of construction machinery during civil engineering tasks, such as the excavation reaction force at the bucket tip. ■ Reproducing the shape of soil after excavation and leveling to obtain topographical data. ■ Reproducing various types of soil, such as mud, dirt, and gravel, by adjusting various parameters of soil mechanics. If you are interested in improving on-site work efficiency using simulations, please feel free to download the materials or contact us for more information.

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The soil simulation tool "AGX Dynamics" is a technology that enables the reproduction of various construction machinery operations and civil engineering tasks in a virtual space. By simulating the workflow, machinery movements, and soil changes in advance, it helps to understand the necessary number of machines and work hours, contributing to the efficiency of the site and the promotion of digital transformation (DX). 【Use Cases】 ■ Reproduction of civil engineering tasks such as excavation with excavators, leveling with bulldozers and road rollers, movement with crawlers and tires, and earth transportation with dump trucks. ■ Obtaining information about the forces acting on different parts of the machinery during civil engineering work, such as the excavation reaction force at the bucket tip. ■ Reproducing the shape of the soil after excavation and leveling, and acquiring terrain data. ■ Reproducing various types of soil, such as mud, earth, and gravel, by adjusting various parameters of soil mechanics. If you are interested in the design of construction machinery using simulations or improving the efficiency of on-site work, please feel free to contact us. *For more details, please download the materials or contact us through our company website.

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The soil simulation tool "AGX Dynamics" is a technology that enables the reproduction of various construction machinery operations and civil engineering tasks in a virtual space. 【Use Cases】 ★ Reproduction of civil engineering tasks such as excavation with excavators, leveling with bulldozers and road rollers, movement with crawlers and tires, and earth transportation with dump trucks. ★ Acquisition of information related to forces acting on different parts of construction machinery during civil engineering work, such as the excavation reaction force at the bucket tip. ★ Reproduction of the shape of soil after excavation and leveling, and acquisition of terrain data. ★ Reproduction of soils with various properties such as mud, earth, and gravel by adjusting various parameters of soil mechanics. ★ Visualization and VR viewing using game engines and other tools. ★ Possibility to build simulations linked with other tools and software. If you are interested in the design of construction machinery using simulations or improving the efficiency of on-site work, please feel free to contact us.

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Without actual machines or experimental locations, research and development cannot progress... In this era of remote work, if we have a 'physical simulator' that can recreate the actual machines and their operating environments in the digital world, we can advance research and development without being constrained by location. However, there are also concerns associated with physical simulators. - How much consistency is there between the physical simulator and the real world? - Will it take time and cost? - Is a high-spec PC required? Our company provides guidance on "virtualizing the physical world" in fields such as robotics, construction machinery, general contracting, and mechanical manufacturing, through both tool utilization support and technical consulting. With advancements in related technologies and the accumulation of know-how, we are developing simulation models that can withstand development in virtual spaces and means of constructing environments that do not require high levels of expertise. As workplace environments become more remote, why not consider conducting research and development virtually? We will propose utilization and operation tailored to each user. *For more details, please refer to the catalog or feel free to contact us.

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We provide the physics engine "AGX Dynamics." "AGX Dynamics" is a simulation development tool that offers a physics engine library focused on performing physical calculations such as multi-body dynamics, object contact, and friction, essential for building simulations. Additionally, modules for specific simulations, such as cable and harness objects, soil, crawlers, drive trains, and hydraulics, are also available, enabling users to achieve simulations tailored to their objectives. Tools, documentation, and tutorials are provided to allow users to build their own simulation environments; however, user experience and knowledge are necessary. Therefore, we also offer technical support related to simulation construction, as well as consulting and contract development services. Simulation development utilizes object-oriented programming languages such as Python and C++, but development using game engines like Unity and Unreal Engine is also possible.

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Before implementing machines that work within human pathways, such as collaborative robots and automated guided vehicles (AGVs), it is necessary to conduct an appropriate safety assessment on the manufacturing line. This safety assessment requires the use of actual robots to recreate various scenarios, which can be costly and time-consuming. However, by performing this assessment on a computer, significant reductions in cost and labor can be achieved. By combining traditional computer simulation technology with a module called a physics engine, which calculates mechanical behavior, it is possible to simulate collisions and impact forces in advance on a computer. Furthermore, by using the professional-grade physics engine "AGX Dynamics," which is highly regarded in the robotics and machinery industry, this process can be conducted in a more "accurate" and "rapid" manner. At this time, it is also possible to customize and integrate information that users possess, such as CAD data of the robot and the robot controller, allowing for a simulation environment that closely resembles actual working conditions, thereby enabling a more accurate safety assessment.

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We utilize the high-performance physics engine "AGX Dynamics" developed by the Swedish company Algoryx. It is possible to conduct dynamic simulations by integrating various types of mechanisms such as construction machinery, robots (industrial and other special robots), cranes, and large machinery, along with environments (terrain such as soft ground, wind, water surfaces, underwater, etc.) and mechanical attachments like work objects and cables into a single world. We provide technical support for users to build their own simulators, as well as partial or full contract services based on user requests. 【Features】 ■ Most formats of commercially available CAD software can be used ■ The development lead time for simulators varies depending on scale and complexity, but typically ranges from 1 to 6 months ■ It is also possible to provide only the physics engine library (with support on how to use the API) ■ Our engineering team, well-versed in simulator development, supports users in their development 【Use Cases】 ■ Reproduction of work environments by robots ■ Part of model-based development (dynamic simulation portion) ■ Coupling with MATLAB/SIMULINK ■ Reproduction of construction machinery and civil engineering work sites

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A team of engineers with the knowledge necessary to build a physics simulator will assist in constructing a simulator that aligns with the user's objectives, insights, and resources. Projects can be carried out in various forms, including full contracting, partial contracting, and implementation support for user-developed simulators. The project duration will be approximately 1.5 to 6 months, depending on the scale of development. 【Process】 ■ Hearing - Understand the purpose of building the simulator, what needs to be reproduced, and what needs to be observed. ■ Proposal - Based on the user's objectives, insights, and resources, propose a specific approach. ■ Basic Course Implementation - For those who wish, a one-day course to learn the basic usage of AGX Dynamics is available. ■ Contracting, Development, Support - Projects can be carried out in forms such as full contracting, partial contracting, and user implementation support. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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★This is a physics simulator development tool that enables the physical simulation of cable-like objects such as cables, wires, and harnesses. ★You can obtain the forces acting on the cables within the simulation, allowing for real-time visualization and estimation of fatigue accumulation points. ★It can be used with game engines such as Unity and Unreal Engine. It is also compatible with programming languages like C++ and Python. ★By fully utilizing the performance of AGX Dynamics' direct method solver, you can connect fine rigid bodies with constraints and set various parameters for those constraints, allowing for the reproduction of the dynamics simulation of cables with various characteristics and physical properties such as softness, elasticity, and damping. ★Our engineering team, well-versed in simulation development, will support the development. ★We also offer contracted development of simulation environments using this tool.

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★This is a simulator development tool that enables physical simulation of earth and soil. ★Based on geotechnical engineering, powder technology, and multi-body dynamics, it achieves high-speed and precise soil models using AGX Dynamics' unique algorithms. ★It can be used in various development environments: - Implementation into in-house simulators - Development using the bundled OpenSceneGraph-based 3DCG integrated development environment (C++, Python, C#, etc.) - A Unity plugin (open source) is provided, allowing development on Unity. ★Our engineering team, well-versed in simulator development, will support users' development. ★Development contracting using this tool is also possible.

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• Dam construction
• Road construction

AGX Dynamics is a software development tool for rigid body physics simulation. Users can integrate it into their own software using the C++ and Python SDKs and APIs, or develop applications using the OpenSceneGraph-based 3D CG integration framework included with the AGX SDK. It is utilized in fields such as robotics, terramechanics, VR, and hydraulics, where computational speed, accuracy, and simulation stability are required. It is expected to be used for a wide range of applications, including design and control development and verification as part of model-based development, data collection for learning, and optimization of movements. AGX Dynamics is developed by Algoryx in Sweden, but our company provides implementation support for applications, assistance in developing user applications, and technical consulting in Japanese.

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