Web-Based 3D and Haptic Interactive Environments for e-Learning, Simulation, and Training

Knowledge creation occurs in the process of social interaction. As our service-based society is evolving into a knowledge-based society there is an acute need for more effective collaboration and knowledge-sharing systems to be used by geographically scattered people. We present the use of Web3D components and standards, such as X3D, in combination with the haptic (tactile) paradigm, for the development of new communication channels for e-Learning and simulation.