Systems and methods for simulation of virtual model

A method for interactive simulation of a computer-implemented virtual model, comprising:

• generating a first data representing the virtual model;
• transforming the first data to a feedback data using one or more mapping functions;
• generating by an external programmable controller an output data responsive to the feedback data, wherein the programmable controller includes program code for generating the output data;
• and
• applying the output data to the virtual model to effect change to the virtual model.

A non-transitory computer-readable medium encoded with computer-executable instructions for interactive simulation of a computer-implemented virtual model, wherein the computer-executable instructions when executed cause at least one data processing system to:

• generate a first data representing the virtual model;
• transform the first data to a feedback data using one or more mapping functions;
• generate by an external programmable controller an output data responsive to the feedback data, wherein the programmable controller includes program code for generating the output data;
• and
• apply the output data to the virtual model to effect change to the virtual model.