CAE Lab Software

Software Title OpenSim
Windows? Yes
Linux? No
XenApp? No
Other Details
- Which courses use this software?
ME/BME 415
ME/BME 603

- What other instructors depend on this software, and are any of them primary
contacts for the software?

Joe Towles (towles@wisc.edu)
Corinne Henak (chenak@wisc.edu)
Heidi Ploeg (ploeg@engr.wisc.edu)
Colin Smith (crsmith25@wisc.edu)

- Please indicate if this software used for Instruction, research, or both?

both

- Do you know of other departments that use it?

ME and BME

- Is there any special relationship you have with the software vendor that
helps us get better pricing or use terms?

software programs are well developed and supported open source packages, so there is no charge

- Would you find it helpful for your instruction to explore acquiring licenses
that allow students to install on their personal laptops?

not necessary, students can download and use independently

Thanks,
- Darryl Thelen
Description
OpenSimulator is an open source multi-platform, multi-user 3D application server. It can be used to create a virtual environment (or world) which can be accessed through a variety of clients, on multiple protocols.
Expiration Date permanent