1. Expert Group for Virtual Reality in Transport, Manufacturing and Logistics Virtual Reality in Transport, Manufacturing and Logistics VIRTUAL REALITY IN TRANSPORT, MANUFACTURING AND LOGISTICS DESCRIPTION OF EXPERT GROUP

2. Expert Group for Virtual Reality in Transport, Manufacturing and Logistics Virtual Reality in Transport, Manufacturing and Logistics Core Competences Virtual Reality in Transport, Manufacturing and Logistics interactive visualisation techniques for improving processes in transport, manufacturing and logistics Integration with the actual business processes new user interface design techniques such as Virtual Reality, e.g., -as interface to the traditional OR tools (e.g., by allowing interactive visualisation and experimentation with simulation models of harbour activities) -provide a learning environment for the education and training of operators (e.g., crane operators in a harbour)

3. Expert Group for Virtual Reality in Transport, Manufacturing and Logistics Virtual Reality in Transport, Manufacturing and Logistics Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR) and interactive 3D visualisation – Technology Transfer Consultancy Services: Through the network of experts a wide range of expertise in the different technologies and IT systems available for VR and AR is covered. With that, the expert groups is able to address various consulting requests by pooling the different expertise. 6

4. Expert Group for Virtual Reality in Transport, Manufacturing and Logistics Virtual Reality in Transport, Manufacturing and Logistics Benchmark several solutions of VR and AR Consultancy and Benchmarking Services: The expert group can, on request, create benchmarking studies comparing different AR and VR solutions and their performance and suitability for a certain task. 6

5. Expert Group for Virtual Reality in Transport, Manufacturing and Logistics Virtual Reality in Transport, Manufacturing and Logistics Customized IT tools for visualization tasks Research and Development Services Through own development departments within the organizations of the experts customization of IT systems for VR and AR is offered. 7

6. Expert Group for Virtual Reality in Transport, Manufacturing and Logistics Virtual Reality in Transport, Manufacturing and Logistics Application of VR in the areas Transport, Manufacturing and Logistics Consultancy Services Through the network of experts a wide range of application areas in the sector of transport, manufacturing and logistics can be addressed. The expert group offers consultancy in the industrial development of new application areas of VR, such as Transport, Manufacturing and Logistics. 8

7. Expert Group for Virtual Reality in Transport, Manufacturing and Logistics Virtual Reality in Transport, Manufacturing and Logistics Platform for International networking of experts in the field of VR Scientific Services: – Support of International Cooperation The expert groups serves as a platform for meeting of experts and exchange of research results. Central points for these issues are the annual IFF Science Days featuring the international conference “Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality for Planning, Testing and Operating Technical Systems”. 9

8. Expert Group for Virtual Reality in Transport, Manufacturing and Logistics Virtual Reality in Transport, Manufacturing and Logistics Added Services Main Business Area TechnologyTransfer Benchmarking Support of International Cooperation Promotion of European Initiatives and Strategies Networking Platform Consultancy Services (in selected Areas) VR, AR, 3D – Methods and Tools Benchmarking of VR Tools Scientific ServicesCustomized VR solutions and tools Networking Platform Business DevelopmentNew Application Areas of VR Training and Qualification Services 2