AGX Multiphysics (physics engine)
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AGX Multiphysics is a proprietary real-time
physics engine
developed by Algoryx Simulation AB
that simulates rigid body dynamics
, collision detection
, dry frictional contacts, jointed systems, motors, fluids, deformable materials, and lines and wires. AGX targets several domains, such as virtual reality real-time simulator applications for training and marketing; computer aided engineering and virtual prototyping; movie visual effects; and education. For education, components of AGX are used in the end-user software product Algodoo
also developed and sold by Algoryx. Users of AGX simulate e.g. granular systems, construction equipment, forestry machines, mining processes and machines, biomechanics, industrial robots, ship and anchor handling processes and cranes. AGX is often integrated with 3D visualization frameworks such as OpenSceneGraph
and OGRE
and often also with actual hardware and control systems of the real-world version of the simulator.
, Sweden
in 2007, as a spin-off from Umeå University
. In February 2011 Algoryx was selected for the list of Top-20 companies to represent Swedish Innovation, by the Swedish Institute
, a Swedish government agency
. In March 2011 Algoryx was ranked as one of Sweden's most promising young high tech companies by business magazine Affärsvärlden
and tech news paper Ny Teknik.. In May 2011 Algoryx was selected by Red Herring
for the Top 100 list of the most innovative companies in Europe.
Real-time computing
In computer science, real-time computing , or reactive computing, is the study of hardware and software systems that are subject to a "real-time constraint"— e.g. operational deadlines from event to system response. Real-time programs must guarantee response within strict time constraints...
physics engine
Physics engine
A physics engine is computer software that provides an approximate simulation of certain physical systems, such as rigid body dynamics , soft body dynamics, and fluid dynamics, of use in the domains of computer graphics, video games and film. Their main uses are in video games , in which case the...
developed by Algoryx Simulation AB
Algoryx Simulation AB
Algoryx Simulation AB was formed in 2007 in Umeå, Sweden as a spin-off company from Umeå University. Algoryx currently has two products Algodoo and AGX Multiphysics a professional physics engine for engineering and real-time simulations.-Awards:...
that simulates rigid body dynamics
Rigid body dynamics
In physics, rigid body dynamics is the study of the motion of rigid bodies. Unlike particles, which move only in three degrees of freedom , rigid bodies occupy space and have geometrical properties, such as a center of mass, moments of inertia, etc., that characterize motion in six degrees of...
, collision detection
Collision detection
Collision detection typically refers to the computational problem of detecting the intersection of two or more objects. While the topic is most often associated with its use in video games and other physical simulations, it also has applications in robotics...
, dry frictional contacts, jointed systems, motors, fluids, deformable materials, and lines and wires. AGX targets several domains, such as virtual reality real-time simulator applications for training and marketing; computer aided engineering and virtual prototyping; movie visual effects; and education. For education, components of AGX are used in the end-user software product Algodoo
Algodoo
-Overview:Algodoo is a physics-based 2D sandbox developed and sold by Algoryx Simulation AB, and is the successor to the popular physics application Phun. Algodoo was released on the 1st of September, 2009 after significant delays in production...
also developed and sold by Algoryx. Users of AGX simulate e.g. granular systems, construction equipment, forestry machines, mining processes and machines, biomechanics, industrial robots, ship and anchor handling processes and cranes. AGX is often integrated with 3D visualization frameworks such as OpenSceneGraph
OpenSceneGraph
OpenSceneGraph is an open source 3D graphics application programming interface, used by application developers in fields such as visual simulation, computer games, virtual reality, scientific visualization and modeling....
and OGRE
OGRE
OGRE is a scene-oriented, flexible 3D rendering engine written in C++ designed to make it easier and intuitive for developers to produce applications utilizing hardware-accelerated 3D graphics...
and often also with actual hardware and control systems of the real-world version of the simulator.
History
AGX is developed by Algoryx Simulation AB, a private limited company established in UmeåUmeå
- Transport :The road infrastructure in Umeå is well-developed, with two European highways passing through the city. About 4 km from the city centre is the Umeå City Airport...
, Sweden
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
in 2007, as a spin-off from Umeå University
Umeå University
Umeå University is a university in Umeå in the mid-northern region of Sweden. The university was founded in 1965 and is the fifth oldest within Sweden's present borders....
. In February 2011 Algoryx was selected for the list of Top-20 companies to represent Swedish Innovation, by the Swedish Institute
Swedish Institute
The Swedish Institute is a Swedish government agency with the responsibility to spread information about Sweden outside of Sweden. It exists to promote Swedish interests, and to organise exchanges with other countries in different areas of public life, in particular in the spheres of culture,...
, a Swedish government agency
. In March 2011 Algoryx was ranked as one of Sweden's most promising young high tech companies by business magazine Affärsvärlden
Affärsvärlden
Affärsvärlden is a Swedish business magazine, published weekly. It was founded in 1901. It is published by Affärsvärlden Förlag AB, which is a subsidiary of Talentum Sweden AB....
and tech news paper Ny Teknik.. In May 2011 Algoryx was selected by Red Herring
Red Herring (magazine)
Red Herring was a technology business magazine, which flourished during the dot com boom, with global distribution and bureaus in Bangalore, Beijing, and Paris. It also sponsored conferences designed to bring venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, and technologists together. But the magazine went into...
for the Top 100 list of the most innovative companies in Europe.
See also
- Collision detectionCollision detectionCollision detection typically refers to the computational problem of detecting the intersection of two or more objects. While the topic is most often associated with its use in video games and other physical simulations, it also has applications in robotics...
- Game physicsGame physicsComputer animation physics or game physics involves the introduction of the laws of physics into a simulation or game engine, particularly in 3D computer graphics, for the purpose of making the effects appear more real to the observer...
- Physics enginePhysics engineA physics engine is computer software that provides an approximate simulation of certain physical systems, such as rigid body dynamics , soft body dynamics, and fluid dynamics, of use in the domains of computer graphics, video games and film. Their main uses are in video games , in which case the...
- Rigid body dynamicsRigid body dynamicsIn physics, rigid body dynamics is the study of the motion of rigid bodies. Unlike particles, which move only in three degrees of freedom , rigid bodies occupy space and have geometrical properties, such as a center of mass, moments of inertia, etc., that characterize motion in six degrees of...
- Robotics simulatorRobotics simulatorA robotics simulator is used to create embedded applications for a robot without depending physically on the actual machine, thus saving cost and time. In some case, these applications can be transferred on the real robot without modifications. The term robotics simulator can refer to several...