WEBD (Web-based learning and training Engineering Biomedical Design)
The goal of the WEBD Leonardo pilot project was to produce a distance learning platform-independent prototype to describe three-dimensional interactive virtual worlds linked to the World Wide Web by using WEB3D technologies.

Biomedical engineering and design engineering, researchers and technicians require appropriate underpinning knowledge and  the development of skills and competence through laboratory and workshop practice. Moreover, the need of a continuous vocational training can’t be completely satisfied for those people who are already at a disadvantage when it comes to competing in the labour market: young people, the elderly, the disabled and can’t benefit of the traditional learning infrastructures in the European community. Therefore it is necessary to supply this unsatisfied demand of qualifying lifelong learning and training by the means of new tools and technologies.

In order to overcome this difficulty, the WEBD project proposes distance learning and training for high skill professional profiles using interactive 3D graphic and Web3D virtual reality tools and taking advantage of both the scientific background and the  teaching experience of the European  partners of the project.

The biomedical and design technicians and engineering students could be trained to understand and use various tools, equipment and products by simulations and multimedia without cost of expensive machines and materials, with the WEBD system.

 

- Interactive virtual 3D models on the WEB for distance learning.

- Simulation of 3D complex system.

- Over 1000 ASP pages.

- 950 3D interactive models.

- Interactive SAQ, forum, chat.

 -A cost effective training method for small and medium enterprise

Italian Training site
Politecnico di Torino
Promote the use of Webd3D technologies to provide professional education to design engineers link..

Web3D technologies
What is Web3d?
Web3D is a term meant to encompass all of the many specific technologies for displaying and to explore web content in three dimensions read more..

Leonardo da Vinci program
Second phase (2000-2006)
Promoting a Europe of knowledge is central to the implementation of the programme, which seeks to consolidate a European co-operation area for education and training read more..