Study of Interactive Bike Simulator in Application of Virtual Reality

This paper proposes an interactive bike simulator of 2-degrees-of-freedom (DOF) mechanisms with dynamic platform driven by changing cable length and its application to virtual reality for the rider in the virtual environments. The bike motion equations and road conditions in virtual bike driving can be calculated and analyzed by using numerical methods and software of the virtual reality. We also expect an interactive bike simulator between rider and virtual reality system could integrate exercise with entertainment.