3D Software Runs To Virtual Challenge
The Virtual Plus Reality Challenge is a novel technological experience from Dassault Systemes in support of the Paris-Beijing race being run by renowned marathon runner Philippe Fuchs. In addition to hosting a technologically advanced mini-website based on the latest 3D solutions allowing the general public to watch the run in real-time, the company is hosting a global premiere for science and sports with the Marseille Motion Science Institute using Philippe Fuchs' biomechanical data to model his stride, and a charity event in partnership with Sports Without Borders allowing the general public to join the marathon through an innovative Facebook application.
The Virtual Plus Reality Challenge will continue through to Philippe Fuchs' arrival in Beijing during the Summer Olympic Games. In addition to helping companies to design, produce and recycle products from aircraft to shampoo bottles, Dassault Systemes' 3D software is also being used to create innovative and high-performing sports applications, from stadiums to bicycles to running shoes.
For example, leading sports apparel companies like Under Armour push the limits with Dassault Systemes' solutions to launch new innovative products. The Virtual Plus Reality Challenge goes one step further, with 3D sports applications for the general public, a partnership with Sports Without Borders and a cutting-edge study combining sports and science. Fuchs supporters will be only a click away from the runner's latest progress.
A dedicated mini-website will allow fans to get his real-time position via a geolocation interface, video commentary on his cardiac performance, and multimedia updates from Fuchs himself of latest developments, thanks to his 3D avatar and Dassault Systemes' online TVnima broadcast application.
After the 3D modelling of products as simple as a water bottle and as complex as a submarine, the next challenge is to model the human body and its functions. Thanks to Dassault Systemes' solutions, scientists have already modelled the human foot in 3D. In order to confirm the accuracy of this model, the Marseille Motion Science Institute, in collaboration with Dassault Systemes, will use biometric data gathered during Fuchs' Paris-Beijing run to verify that the virtual foot does in fact behave like a real one, in all its complexity.
The resulting scientifically proven 3D model foot - a first worldwide - will be used to promote advancements in sports medicine and equipment design, as well as optimise athletic training. Dassault Systemes is inviting the general public to join Fuchs in this charity race for Sports Without Borders via an innovative Facebook application: virtual runners will be assigned 3D photorealistic avatars generated from 2D portraits and will select virtual running environments from a photo library.
Once these steps completed, virtual runners will receive a video of their virtual run. They can also build support for Sports Without Borders by inviting Facebook friends to participate, which will result in the creation of a solidarity chain linking all friends' videos in a single virtual relay. Dassault Systemes will feature the longest and zaniest relays in its Virtual Relay Hall of Fame on the dedicated mini-website, as well as a real-time counter of virtual (and real) kilometres run.
The kilometres run by virtual participants will be added to those run by Fuchs, and Dassault Systemes will contribute accordingly to Sports Without Borders' efforts to improve the living conditions of children in Latin American, Africa and Asia with athletic programmes. Dassault Systemes' partnership with this dynamic NGO will leverage the universal appeal of 3D solutions in order to build awareness and support of Sports Without Borders' projects internationally.
The Virtual Plus Reality Challenge is a novel technological experience from Dassault Systemes in support of the Paris-Beijing race being run by renowned marathon runner Philippe Fuchs. In addition to hosting a technologically advanced mini-website based on the latest 3D solutions allowing the general public to watch the run in real-time, the company is hosting a global premiere for science and sports with the Marseille Motion Science Institute using Philippe Fuchs' biomechanical data to model his stride, and a charity event in partnership with Sports Without Borders allowing the general public to join the marathon through an innovative Facebook application.
The Virtual Plus Reality Challenge will continue through to Philippe Fuchs' arrival in Beijing during the Summer Olympic Games. In addition to helping companies to design, produce and recycle products from aircraft to shampoo bottles, Dassault Systemes' 3D software is also being used to create innovative and high-performing sports applications, from stadiums to bicycles to running shoes.
For example, leading sports apparel companies like Under Armour push the limits with Dassault Systemes' solutions to launch new innovative products. The Virtual Plus Reality Challenge goes one step further, with 3D sports applications for the general public, a partnership with Sports Without Borders and a cutting-edge study combining sports and science. Fuchs supporters will be only a click away from the runner's latest progress.
A dedicated mini-website will allow fans to get his real-time position via a geolocation interface, video commentary on his cardiac performance, and multimedia updates from Fuchs himself of latest developments, thanks to his 3D avatar and Dassault Systemes' online TVnima broadcast application.
After the 3D modelling of products as simple as a water bottle and as complex as a submarine, the next challenge is to model the human body and its functions. Thanks to Dassault Systemes' solutions, scientists have already modelled the human foot in 3D. In order to confirm the accuracy of this model, the Marseille Motion Science Institute, in collaboration with Dassault Systemes, will use biometric data gathered during Fuchs' Paris-Beijing run to verify that the virtual foot does in fact behave like a real one, in all its complexity.
The resulting scientifically proven 3D model foot - a first worldwide - will be used to promote advancements in sports medicine and equipment design, as well as optimise athletic training. Dassault Systemes is inviting the general public to join Fuchs in this charity race for Sports Without Borders via an innovative Facebook application: virtual runners will be assigned 3D photorealistic avatars generated from 2D portraits and will select virtual running environments from a photo library.
Once these steps completed, virtual runners will receive a video of their virtual run. They can also build support for Sports Without Borders by inviting Facebook friends to participate, which will result in the creation of a solidarity chain linking all friends' videos in a single virtual relay. Dassault Systemes will feature the longest and zaniest relays in its Virtual Relay Hall of Fame on the dedicated mini-website, as well as a real-time counter of virtual (and real) kilometres run.
The kilometres run by virtual participants will be added to those run by Fuchs, and Dassault Systemes will contribute accordingly to Sports Without Borders' efforts to improve the living conditions of children in Latin American, Africa and Asia with athletic programmes. Dassault Systemes' partnership with this dynamic NGO will leverage the universal appeal of 3D solutions in order to build awareness and support of Sports Without Borders' projects internationally.
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