Virtual reality (VR) technology integrates various technologies such as simulation, multimedia, network, computer graphics, human-machine interface, and sensing. It is a very challenging frontier subject and research field at present and in the future. With the gradual maturity of VR technology and development, VR technology has been applied to many fields. The purpose of this article is to explore the specific application effects of virtual reality technology in assisting shared urban design. This article analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of virtual reality technology in the application of shared urban design by searching literature, questionnaires and field investigations. Data statistics and scoring were carried out from several aspects such as design efficiency, urban planning management efficiency, reducing resource waste and improving design rationality. The research results show that virtual reality technology-assisted shared urban design can increase design efficiency by 35.2%, planning management efficiency by 24.8%, comprehensive waste of manpower and material resources by 21.2%, and overall planning and design rationality and design quality by 29.5%. Therefore, it can be seen that virtual reality technology to assist shared urban design is feasible and will surely become a new development trend in the field of urban planning and design.

Yahui Qiu. Research on Virtual Reality Technology Aided Shared Urban Design. International Journal of Frontiers in Engineering Technology (2022), Vol. 4, Issue 3: 6-15. https://doi.org/10.25236/IJFET.2022.040302.

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