MIXED REALITY
What is Mixed Reality?
Mixed reality is a technology that allows to see how a work will be in the real world and at the right scale. In addition, it offers the opportunity to interact with her.
Some of its advantages are: being able to visualize inside a space, observe the details of the structure and check if the calculations of the materials are correct.
Mixed reality and holographic technology take models out of the screen and give users the ability to participate and interact with design data in a more intuitive way. In addition, the release of the 3D model democratizes the data by offering a natural way to experience and understand design. While years of education and practice can enable structural architects and engineers to visualize their designs in 3D, it is difficult for other stakeholders to decipher them.
The virtual reality (think Oculus Rift and HTC Vive) is a totally immersive technology, which allows the user to view only digital content.
The technology of augmented reality (think Google Glass) combines the physical and virtual worlds through the superposition of digital information in the user’s environment.
The technology of mixed reality (think Microsoft HoloLens) can be considered as a more advanced augmented reality; recognizes its environment and allows digital content to interact with the real world.
Mixed reality technology is being used to visualize 3D design earlier and more effectively than ever, quickly iterate 3D design ideas, collaborate with others (both placed and remote) while immersed in the design, superimpose designs on the Real world for things like shock detection and renewal visualization, and use models in the real world as an “instruction guide” for real production.
- Why mixed reality?
Mixed reality and holographic technology take models out of the screen and give users the ability to participate and interact with design data in a more intuitive way. In addition, the release of the 3D model democratizes the data by offering a natural way to experience and understand design. While years of education and practice can enable structural architects and engineers to visualize their designs in 3D, it is difficult for other stakeholders to decipher them.
- Difference between Virtual Reality, Augmented and Mixed
The virtual reality (think Oculus Rift and HTC Vive) is a totally immersive technology, which allows the user to view only digital content.
The technology of augmented reality (think Google Glass) combines the physical and virtual worlds through the superposition of digital information in the user’s environment.
The technology of mixed reality (think Microsoft HoloLens) can be considered as a more advanced augmented reality; recognizes its environment and allows digital content to interact with the real world.
- How are clients using the mixed reality of today?
Mixed reality technology is being used to visualize 3D design earlier and more effectively than ever, quickly iterate 3D design ideas, collaborate with others (both placed and remote) while immersed in the design, superimpose designs on the Real world for things like shock detection and renewal visualization, and use models in the real world as an “instruction guide” for real production.
MIXED REALITY IN TERMOTEX PROJECTS
Use of Mixed Reality in Projects Termotex
Termotex uses mixed reality technology to take its 3D content from the screen to the real world, providing those interested in the project with review, coordination, collaboration and project management processes improved in 3D.
We use Mixed Reality to coordinate the project by providing accurate alignment of the holographic data in the workplace, allowing workers to review their overlapping models in the context of the physical environment.
Images of our Mixed Reality lenses Project G26 Panama Viejo Business Center
Technology Adoption
Termotex adopted multiple Trimble technology solutions to maximize constructive data and real-time collaboration for the entire design, construction and operation life cycle. This technology-driven approach with connected workflows has been responsible for the company’s growth, according to Casanova.
From design to the field, Trimble solutions leverage building data for real-time collaboration so that each person, phase and process work together without problems. “Each interested party in a project shares data and works from the same information in real time. This level of collaboration is the reason why we can complete projects with confidence, on time and within budget, ”explains the executive.
Starting with Trimble Tekla Structures, Termotex designers and engineers create complete and information-rich 3D models that contain all the data necessary to build and maintain a structure. Precise geometries help discover problems before and data-rich components reflect physical components to help ensure that designs are translated into reality.
Termotex also uses Trimble SysQue to create a constructive MEP model based on specific real-world manufacturing content that is ready for manufacturing. “Before SysQue, we worked with MEP subcontractors but we had problems when errors appeared during manufacturing,” Casanova said. “Now, once a project offer is won, we use the model estimated in SysQue to build a fully constructive model with intelligent real-world MEP components,” he explained. SysQue helps eliminate reprocessing and improve the accuracy and efficiency of everything from estimation to manufacturing and installation.
With its constructive workflow, Termotex extends BIM beyond design by using the same construction data in the field and connecting to Trimble’s robotic total stations for design. “With the Trimble RPT600, we can measure positions faster, easier and more accurately with fewer people on the site,” Casanova said. “The RPT600 with the automated functions and guided workflows of Trimble Field Link help our field workers identify the exact locations on the site that correspond to the model points with incredible accuracy,” he concludes.
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