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Miner, NadineE.

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3 records

DOE OSTI2021

MenuFramework

The Menu Framework is a reusable Extended Reality multi-level menu system for the Unity Development Platform. The menu structure is architected for reusability to suit whatever need the developer may have for a multi-level, reusable menu framework. Menu Framework's architecture, GUI, and functionality are based on the paper "Extended Reality for Enhanced Training and Knowledge Capture" (SAND2020-2361C). This tool uses the Microsoft Mixed Reality ToolKit (MRTK) built in functionality to provide a suite of functionalities including bounding box, follow me, minimize, maximize, settings, and help commands. Sandia National Laboratories is a multimission laboratory managed and operated by National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Honeywell International Inc., for the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration under contract DE-NA0003525. SAND2021-1507 O

Klein, BrandonThorin↗

DOE OSTI2021

Exploration ToolKit (ExTK)

The Exploration Toolkit (ExTK) is a reusable Extended Reality (XR) system developed for incorporating and exploring 3-Dimensional (3-D) computer aided design (CAD) models in XR, with a primary focus on Augmented Reality (AR). The ExTK consists of a Developer Mode and a User Mode. In Developer Mode, ExTK provides developers with the ability to easily import 3-D CAD models and activate desired exploration functionality and layout. Multiple models can be added to a single instantiation of the ExTK using Unity's Scene capability. Exploration functions include scaling, rotating, explode/contract, animations, hiding parts, submodules, and measurement functions. In User Mode, ExTK provides a menu system that allows users to select models and initiate exploration functions. ExTK is architected for reusability and developers can customize the ExTK layout and functions according to application needs. ExTK is designed to be hardware agnostic, although initial development focused on the Microsoft HoloLens as the primary deployment platform. The ExTK is developed using the Unity Game Engine Development Platform. Sandia National Laboratories is a multimission laboratory managed and operated by National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Honeywell International Inc., for the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration under contract DE-NA0003525. SAND2021-1506 O

Klein, BrandonThorin↗

DOE OSTI2021

Sequential Training ToolKit - STTK

Sequential Training ToolKit, or STTK, is a software toolkit plugin for the Unity development platform that enables software developers to easily develop structured Sequential Training applications for gaming and extended reality (XR) environments. STTK is architected to easily import the toolkit as a plugin for the Unity platform and then interact with the graphical user interface (GUI) for drag-and-drop functionality. STTK also includes easy add-on plugins for Prefabs and auto-builds a State Machine. Sandia National Laboratories is a multimission laboratory managed and operated by National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Honeywell International Inc., for the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration under contract DE-NA0003525. SAND2021-3059 O

Klein, BrandonThorin↗