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Daimler Transforms the Automotive Lifecycle

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How Daimler uses Unity across its automotive lifecycle. The division uses Unity to create a mixed reality pipeline connected to systems and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) data, then deploy applications to multiple platforms, including Microsoft HoloLens, Oculus devices, and smartphones. Authors’ opinions are their own. .

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Hollywood Automotive Exhibit Brings Famous Vehicles To Life In Mixed Reality

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Microsoft HoloLens powers Back to the Future & Halo-themed MR experiences. Today marks the grand opening of The Petersen Automotive Museum’s “Hollywood Dream Machines: Vehicles of Science Fiction and Fantasy” exhibit, an automotive-themed showcase that shines a spotlight on some of the most iconic dream cars from cinema and video games.

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Microsoft to Expand Azure Kinect’s Computer Vision Tech to Commercial Market

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The technology behind Microsoft’s enterprise-focused computer vision camera, the Azure Kinect developer kit , will soon find its way into commercial products. Microsoft is collaborating with two companies, Analog Devices and SICK AG , to create commercial devices using Azure Kinect’s 3D Time of Flight (ToF) depth technology.

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Mixed Reality: The Future of Automotive?

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Industries like healthcare, engineering, and manufacturing are already taking advantage of MR. Notably, major automotive firms like BMW, Kia Motors, and Aston Martin are exploring the MR landscape to reap its benefits. This technology can have a massive influence on the way that multiple sectors work.

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XR Automotive Case Study: Holo-Light and BMW

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Speed is crucial in the automotive industry. Digital twins and immersive environments built with Holo-Light are accessible through the Microsoft HoloLens 2 headsets. Companies need to be able to work efficiently, produce new ideas at a consistent pace, and deliver exceptional service without compromise.

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Toyota Looks To Improve Their Kaizen Philosophy With Microsoft HoloLens

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This practice was started by the Japanese and adopted by businesses around the world, most notably it’s a huge part of the automotive giant, Toyota, in what the company refers to as the Toyota Way. Using the Microsoft HoloLens, an employee could complete the same task on their own in just about two hours.

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Automotive Research VR and AR app, RelayCars, Announces Updates

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The AR app is available on Apple and Android but also runs on Steam , Oculus Go , Gear , Daydream , and Microsoft. See Also: Augmented Reality’s Surprising First Frontier: The Automotive Industry. RelayCars is a free VR and AR app for people in the market for a new car.