Augmented Reality (AR)

Augmented Reality is a technology that allows you to see virtual objects in a real space. Unlike Virtual Reality (VR) that can put you anywhere, AR can bring anything to you. In the case of VR, you can create any scene you want and have you there; in that scene you can do different things, you can interact, collaborate and so on. AR is the opposite, you are where you are and you can bring anything to you.

AR can be used across industries, but a common use today is in construction sites and for architectural presentations. You can take your 3D models and combine it with real-time information whether that’s construction schedules and critical paths or actual operational data. You can visualize anything that you’ve got data for. With AR you can accurately align and compare what is being built against the BIM model on a construction site. Further you can automate measurement processes, capture and document data, snap photos on demand or add and retrieve virtual notes that stick to a location which can be shared across multiple devices. AR brings a new dimension to your location, create guided tours, immersive experiences, display information and related videos. The best of all is that no expensive hardware is needed. You need an AR headset (like Microsoft HoloLens), smart glasses or smart helmet.

AR allows you to understand design consequences in real-time. You place geospatially located model in real-world locations, put on a headset and look at what the impact will be. Present your model in true-to-scale or take a scale model out of your pocket for tabletop presentations your clients can explore.