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A recent manifestation of the new paradigm regarding the relationship between humans and computers is called artificial reality, virtual reality or cyberspace. Using 3D computer graphics, multisensory interactive interface devices and high resolution displays, a virtual world can be realized in which one can pick up imaginary objects as if they are real. Using this technology, the virtual space decision support system (VSDSS) lets users design virtual products and experience them while in virtual space. The VSDSS and its application to the unified sales/production system (US/PS) are described in this paper. At present, most computer-aided manufacturing systems are geared towards production in small lots and are unable to handle custom-designed products. Using the VSDSS, individuals will be able to design their own products. The VSDSS system should be designed so that the dreams of the individuals can be realized.

A new paradigm for relationship between humans and computers has been called artificial reality, virtual reality or cyberspace. Using threedimensional computer graphics, interactive devices, and high-resolution display, a virtual world can be realized in which one can pick up imaginary objects as if they were physical world. Using this technology and Kansei Engineering, Virtual Space Decision Support System has been developing in Matsushita Electric Works. Kansei Engineering is defined as a “translation system of a customer’s favorite or image into real design components” (Nagamachi, 1986) can be used for the customers to design furniture which just they image and experience them in virtual space. And in future, it will be able to deal with whole of house, then customers can design their house and check the housing performances such a light, sound, vibration, temperature, air and living-space amenity. This paper details Kansei Engineering and Virtual Space Decision Support System.

A new paradigm for the relationship between humans and computers has been called artificial reality, virtual reality, or cyberspace. Using three-dimensional computer graphics, interactive interface devices, and high-resolution displays, a virtual world can be realized in which one can pick up imaginary objects as if they were real. Using this technology, Matsushita Electric Works has been developing the Virtual Space Decision Support System (VSDSS), where users can design virtual products and experience them in virtual space. VSDSS can be used to build a unified sales/production system (US/PS) which will let users design their own custom products and have them produced by a computer-aided manufacturing system. This paper details the design of the VSDSS and US/PS systems.