2008 |
PVAITV |
Portable Virtual AIT Visualizer |
Development of an AR system to support AIT/AIV operations using an HMD and IR tracking system, tested in ESTEC test center clean room |
Operations Support |
2008 |
MISSIVE |
Multi-Purpose ISS Interactive Virtual Environment |
VR platform for ISS used for outreach and dissemination |
Outreach |
2008 |
WEAR |
Wearable Augmented Reality |
First AR application used in Space (ISS) using an ad-hoc ODF procedure and model-based tracking |
Operations Support |
2010 |
3D-PAT |
3D Procedure Authoring Tool |
Extension of NASA PAT tool to author 3D animated procedures, based on Rapid-Author from Cortona3D, used for ISS procedures |
Training |
2012 |
GEV |
Godβs Eye View |
VR environment showing ISS and ATV docking phase, used for PR purposes and qualified for deployment at ATV-CC |
Outreach |
2013 |
DECLARE |
Augmented Reality enabled Collaboration |
Remote real-time assistance for operations, tested in Erasmus User Center Columbus mock-up, using Unity and Meta HMD |
Operations Support |
2014 |
EdcAR |
Engineering Data in Cross-Platform AR |
AR Procedure viewer/Executor application with IoT capabilities, developed in Hololens |
Training |
2017 |
HORUS |
Holographic Wearable Display for Manual Assembly |
Use of holographic technology in AR HMDs to produce virtual objects at the right distance, reducing visual fatigue |
Operations Support |
2017 |
MARVIN AR |
Telemetry and Traverse simulation of a small rover in AR |
AR application displaying rover telemetry to EVA astronaut, using Vuforia object tracking and Hololens |
Operations Support |
2017 |
VORTEX |
Virtual Reality for Lunar Exploration |
VR project representing lunar south pole surface for early depiction, science preparation, future operations, and training |
Training |
2017 |
SOLEUS |
Space Countermeasure with a lower-leg orthosis |
Countermeasure with a portable active lower-leg orthosis combined with Virtual Reality visuaization. |
Training |
2018 |
LSR AR |
Complementary AR training system for LSR |
AR device enhancing Life Support Rack crew training, tested at EAC, using markers and CAD-based solutions |
Training |
2018 |
MOBIPV |
Mobile Procedure Viewer |
Modular network enabled application for an operator to use as an interactive electronic technical manual (IETM) browser |
Operations Support |
2018 |
NGV |
Norut GeoViz |
General purpose geospatial-enabled 3D globe displaying EO imagery, 3D models, point clouds, and elevation data |
Digital Twin & Simulation |
2018 |
VIPER |
Visualization of Industry Processes in Enhanced Reality |
Advanced industrial instruction manuals using AR with a mobile app, automating creation and offering interactive presentations |
Operations Support |
2018 |
JIVE |
Joint Investigation for Virtual Reality Education |
VR initiative in collaboration with NASA to complement classical robotics training for astronauts |
Training |
2018 |
AR4Telecom |
Augmented Reality for SATCOM assembly, integration and testing |
AR-based framework for satellite AIT procedures: creation, execution, and management. |
Digital Twin & Simulation |
2019 |
VR/AR Kickstart |
Virtual and Augmented Reality Kick-Start |
Support for companies developing VR/AR applications using satellite data, offering funding, technical guidance, and commercial support |
Digital Twin & Simulation |
2019 |
GATEWAY4U |
Remote virtual collaborative environment for Design Evaluation |
VR tool using Unreal Engine, to simulate and improve LUNAR module design, tested with ESA astronauts |
Training |
2019 |
PANGAEA VR |
Collaborative VR Tool to support PANGAEA training |
VR representation of Lanzarote analogue site for collaborative teaching, integrating point-clouds data and portable deployment |
Training |
2019 |
AR-IoT |
AR Surface exploration tool for geological support |
AR-IoT tool allows astronauts hands-free geological inspections with data logging, photodocumentation, site mapping, verbal notes, and suit diagnostics |
Digital Twin & Simulation |
2019 |
HLPV |
Hololens procedure viewer |
AR application using CAD recognition to support procedure viewing. |
Operations Support |
2019 |
ARCE |
Augmented Reality for Concurrent Engineering activities |
Development of an interactive collaborative AR application for multidisciplinary design teams, tested in concurrent engineering design exercise |
Digital Twin & Simulation |
2019 |
VREVA |
Astronaut training with Virtual Reality for Extravehicular Activities |
VR for EVA focused on a teaching tool to familiarize the user to EVA in terms of tools, suits, protocols... to complement NBF (Neutral Buyocy Facility) training |
Training |
2020 |
EXOSUIT |
Virtual Presence for Astronaut Training using VR and Exoskeleton |
Usage of exoskeleton with VR to enhance Virtual Presence while doing EVA training, simulating motion restriction and haptic feedback |
Training |
2020 |
VR OBT |
Virtual Reality On-Board Training |
Technology demonstration for effective ways to deliver on-board training to astronauts through virtual reality |
Training |
2020 |
VR EXERCISE |
Enhance crew training on CEVIS via VR |
VR enhancement for CEVIS exercise on ISS, providing city or landscape views |
Training |
2020 |
PILOTE |
VR neuroscience experiment applied to remote robotics |
VR experiment for remote robotics neuroscience, enhancing operator control and decision-making |
Operations Support |
2020 |
VARIAS |
Virtual and Augmented Reality for Industry and Space |
Extension of VIPER tool for VR training on crew operations, supporting procedure generation |
Training |
2020 |
VIRWAIT |
Virtual Workplace for AIT |
Extending AROGAN to support AIT/AIV via sensor placement, config tracking, CAD updates, and remote access. |
Operations Support |
2020 |
V0GUE |
Zero-G simulator inside photorealistic ISS Model |
Model and simulation of navigation in Zero Gravity using VR for astronaut IVA training. |
Training |
2021 |
MSR Surface VR |
Represent MSR landing surroundings in VR |
VR reconstruction of Perseverance rover surroundings, supporting outreach and science, with real-time terrain model updates |
Training |
2021 |
Robotics Gesture Control |
Demonstrate usefulness of multimodality |
Prove usage of gesture and voice commanding system for robot control, comparing performance and user friendliness |
Operations Support |
2021 |
ARVR4GS |
AR/VR for Ground Station maintenance and Telescopes |
AR/VR support for remote maintenance tasks in Ground Stations and Telescopes, reducing physical presence requirement |
Operations Support |
2021 |
ARVR4MO |
AR/VR supported Mission Operations |
Specification of scenarios for AR/VR adoption in spacecraft operations, identifying meaningful application areas |
Operations Support |
2021 |
ARVRAI |
AI aided AR/VR applications and VR aided ML |
AI techniques optimizing data feed into AR/VR/MR environments, enhancing visual precision and user experience |
Digital Twin & Simulation |
2021 |
ARVR4S2P |
AR/VR for Space Safety Programme |
Visualization of Space Safety Programme data using AR/VR, providing immersive experience and contextualizing results |
Operations Support |
2021 |
DTUP |
Digital Twin Urban Pilot |
Digital Twin of Frascati and ESRIN site, enriched with data sources for urban mobility and city planning |
Digital Twin & Simulation |
2022 |
X-ARM |
Force-Feedback Device to Train Future Astronauts with XR |
Combination of force-feedback and XR for astronaut training, increasing TRL of exoskeleton prototypes |
Training |
2022 |
DT PHILAB |
Digital Twin Philab |
Digital Twin of Philab building, fully explorable in VR |
Digital Twin & Simulation |
2022 |
LIGHTFIELD |
Lightfield-enhanced immersive teleoperation system |
Integration of lightfield data into XR environment for immersive teleoperation |
Training |
2022 |
AI4AIT |
Artificial Intelligence for Augmented Reality for SATCOM assembly, integration and testing |
AI-enhanced AR for satellite AIT: auto error detection & input capture using vision, recognition & tracking. |
Digital Twin & Simulation |
2022 |
VIOLA |
Virtually Increased Operational space for Lunar rover simulations |
Rover simulation space using augmented reality, continuing simulation virtually beyond physical boundaries |
Digital Twin & Simulation |
2022 |
MARA |
Medical Augmented Reality Assistant |
AR application supporting astronauts during medical procedures, focusing on ECG and extending to multiple procedures |
Training |
2022 |
SCIFLEET MUSEUM |
VR of the science fleet spacecraft models in a virtual museum |
VR visualization of science fleet spacecraft models in a museum-like setup |
Outreach |
2022 |
COSMOWEATHER |
Space weather XR visualization |
XR tool to visualize complex space-weather phenomena from the Sun to Earth in immersive, expert- and public-friendly formats |
Operations Support |
2023 |
MUSE |
Modular User-centred Spaceflight Experience |
Virtual spaceflight experience onboard conceptual spacecraft Human Inspirator, studying spacecraft design and situational awareness |
Outreach |
2023 |
VETRA |
Virtual Environment Training for Robotic Arms |
VR training simulator for KUKA robotic arm, exploring suitability of Godot game engine for VR |
Training |
2023 |
GUARDIANS OF EARTH |
VR and MR representation of the HERA mission |
VR experience of Heraβs mission, accessible to anyone with VR devices, featuring narration by Brian May |
Outreach |
2023 |
GRAVITAS |
Gateway Review And Virtual Interior Tool for Astronaut Systems |
VR/MR environment for Lunar Gateway interior design, addressing ergonomics, habitability, and safety |
Digital Twin & Simulation |
2024 |
LARS Sim |
LARS Sim |
XR simulation infrastructure in the cloud for multi-variable optimizations |
Digital Twin & Simulation |
2024 |
EXPOSE EL3 |
eXPerience Operations Simulation Environment |
VR for lunar surface operations, mapping telemetry directly into VR simulation |
Digital Twin & Simulation |
2024 |
IMMERSEON |
Immersive Visualization and Metaverse for EO |
VR experience for flood modeling, integrating explainable AI capabilities |
Operations Support |
2025 |
ESA XR PLUGIN |
ESA Extended Realities Plugin |
General purpose XR framework for Unreal Engine to streamline development efforts |
Outreach |
2025 |
LUNA XR |
Luna Analogue in Extended Reality |
Digital Twin of the Luna Analogue, used for astronaut training |
Training |
2025 |
ISDE |
Immersive space design environment |
XR prototype enabling intuitive collaboration, model editing, and visualization for early-phase mission design |
Digital Twin & Simulation |