Authors: Ilario Francesco Ceruti, Giovanni Dal Maso,Diego Rovere, Paolo Pedrazzoli, Claudio Roberto Boër
This paper presents models and ideas at the foundation of a new collision detection engine for manufacturing systems simulation. The fast and reliable collision detection method proposed is based on an hybrid approach (usage of mixed type of bounding volumes shape and positioning) capable to satisfy the requirement of a quick and consistent detection while dealing with huge 3D models.