Dassault Systemes enables first 3D World Expo

Dassault Systemes (DS) has announced that its 3D technologies will contribute to the success of the Shanghai World Expo.

Dassault Systemes' 3Dvia brings a lifelike virtual environment of the World Expo online pavilions by way of 360-degree space tours and real-time 3D interaction.

In addition, Dassault Systemes' Simulia simulation technology has ensured the robust safety of the Expo Axis, one of the most remarkable attractions at the Expo Park, by providing accurate anti-seismic and buckling analysis in 3D before the building was even built, avoiding unnecessary waste in cost and time.

Since its official launch on 1 May, the World Expo Online has attracted significant attention of netizens worldwide.

According to statistics from the Bureau of Shanghai World Expo, the Expo Online has already received more than 160 million page views, and a major number of the visits went to the 'Experiencing Pavilions'.

The experiencing type of pavilions is presented in 3D format.

DS's 3Dvia Virtools, the software recommended by the Bureau to build the experiencing type of pavilions, has contributed to many popular and highly recognized virtual 3D pavilions, such as those of France, Belgium, Jilin, Shandong, Guizhou, Taipei, and Vanke.

Through 3Dvia's lifelike experience technology, the roof garden and the seven artistic treasures from the Musee d'Orsay are perfectly represented in the virtual world.

It also built a 'Kite Forest' for the Mexican Pavilion, a waterfall for the Guizhou Pavilion and the high-tech atmosphere with the virtual dancing images of the Taipei Pavilion, all in 3D.

3D pavilions can create unique experiences that physical pavilions cannot provide.

For example, visitors to the online French Pavilion can 'fly' to the Musee d'Orsay with the click of a mouse and for the first time appreciate the masterpieces in the format of 3D.

Visitors to the online Jilin Pavilion are instantly greeted by the 'band' consisting of a squirrel, frog, woodpecker and morning glories to play a rock-style song, 'The Sound of Changbai Mountain' and enter a fairytale-like snow scene where a seemingly tranquil snowman may suddenly throw snowballs onto your screen.

Likewise in the Shandong Pavilion, visitors can climb the famous Mount Taishan and meet the Chinese sage, Confucius.

Through the augmented reality (AR) technology, visitors can enjoy another level of 3D interactivity.

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