August 17th, 2010

Simaco completes model with multiple overhead cranes.

The model of a metallurgical facility simulates a set of cranes that move pots and ladles between various vessels. (A sanitized version of the model is shown above)

Just like the real things, these cranes have beams that move front/back, trolleys that move right/left and hooks that move up and down. Furthermore, the model contains a sophisticated coordination logic that resolves crane conflicts.

Simaco has also developed a version where the control system is manually overridden using joystick type controllers. We forsee that the latter model will be used for operator training.

Phase II, which in currently underway, involves interfacing the model to a physics engine. This will provide those being trained with an exceptional level of realism.