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How VR and 3D Visualization Services Are Changing Construction Industry

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The construction industry is one of the industries adapting slowly to new technologies to increase productivity and deliver projects. However, the construction industry is now embracing and adapting to new technologies like virtual reality for 3D rendering services. Sponsored content.

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The Top XR Vendors Majoring in Construction in 2022

XR Today - Virtual Reality

Let’s take a look at some of the top vendors paving the way for construction innovation in the XR world. As demand for metaverse environments continues to grow, the presence of Meta in the construction space is sure to evolve. Virtual Reality Construction Metaverse

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XR Construction Case Study in Focus: CannonDesign and VIVE

XR Today - Virtual Reality

In the construction (AEC) landscape, immersive technology like extended reality hardware and software has the potential to transform all aspects of the workflow. Virtual Reality Collaboration Construction

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6 Insightful Construction XR Cases to Read in 2022

XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

It’s fair to say the construction (AEC) industry represents perhaps one of the most significant markets for XR technology. Varjo and Sellen Construction. After trying a multitude of different VR solutions, Sellen Construction turned to Varjo and their immersive virtual reality headsets.

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The State of XR in Construction (AEC) for 2022

XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

The architecture, engineering, and construction landscape has quickly become one of the fastest adopters of XR technology. After all, the ability to successfully visualise and plan products on a three-dimensional scale is crucial to construction brands. According to some studies , by 2018, around 94% of construction companies were already familiar with AR/VR solutions. The Potential for XR in Construction (AEC). Trends Driving XR for Construction (AEC).

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4 Uses in 2021 for Augmented Reality in Construction

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Nowadays, despite the continuing uncertainty over the Covid-19 pandemic, global construction output appears to have increased by 5.7% Through this technology, it is possible to combine virtual architectural models with the physical reality of a construction site.

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Japanese Students Construct VR Roller Coaster Attraction Inside Classroom

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As impressive as that quessadilla was, and it was impressive, it pales in comparison to a project conducted by a group of third-year Japanese students which involved the careful planning and construction of a functioning roller coaster accompanied by a custom-made virtual reality experience. ??????3??????VR????????????????????????????VR?????????????????????? The post Japanese Students Construct VR Roller Coaster Attraction Inside Classroom appeared first on VRScout.

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VR and AR Could Revolutionize Construction, But There Are Still Big Challenges

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The global construction market will hit $10.3 But augmented reality can change that, which is why construction is one of the first industries starting to explore the use of AR in day-to-day work. For a summary on the state of AR in construction and what’s coming next, I talked to Amir Rubin, founder and CEO of Paracosm. Paracosm offers mobile reality capture for construction teams, and they’ve built both the hardware and the software to power it.

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‘Apex Construct’ Gets Free PSVR Demo, Now Available on US PSN Store

Road to VR

Now, Apex Construct (2018) developers Fast Travel Games have released a demo on the PSN store, which ought to tip the balances a bit. Launched PSVR in February, and followed by Vive and Rift in March, Apex Construct puts you in the shoes of the only remaining human on the planet, where you’re dropped into a world where two powerful AIs are locked in a drawn-out conflict. News Bits PSVR Games VR Games apex construct apex construct demo apex construct vr

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Construction Excavator

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This extended reality application featured on the EON Reality AVR Platform is focused on the physical characteristics of a construction excavator. Check out the AVR Platform and experience the construction excavator application.

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Bowshooter Adventure ‘Apex Construct’ Launches on PSVR Today, Coming to Vive & Rift March 20th

Road to VR

Apex Construct (2018) , the single player bow-shooting action adventure from indie studio Fast Travel Games , is now available on PlayStation VR. First revealed at Paris Games Week (PGW) last year, Apex Construct is the Stockholm-based Fast Travel Games’ first-ever title. Check out Apex Construct on PSN for PSVR and Steam for Vive & Rift.

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e-Frame: A Modular Prefabricated Construction System in Augmented Reality

ARVR

Innovating construction with modular systems and…. digital technologies Designing and constructing new buildings with conventional design and construction methods can be time consuming and costly.

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Line 3 Pipeline Construction Damaged a Sensitive Wetland, State Says

GizModo VR

million for damaging a sensitive aquifer during the construction of the controversial Line 3 pipeline. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said Thursday that it was ordering Enbridge Energy to pay $3.3

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EON Reality Brings EON-XR Solutions to Penta-Ocean Construction Co.

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The partnership includes premium EON-XR solutions for Penta-Ocean Construction Co. A major Japanese construction firm for over 125 years, Penta-Ocean Construction Co. This partnership with Penta-Ocean Construction Co. Penta-Ocean Construction Co.

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‘Apex Construct’ Studio: Big Boost in PSVR Installs Thanks to Recent Increase in Headset Sales

Road to VR

Now, Fast Travel Games, the studio behind the multi-platform bow-shooter Apex Construct (2018) , maintains their VR game saw a marked increase in sales on PlayStation Store as a result of strong PSVR headset adoption in 2018. Fast Travel Games CEO Oskar Burman tweeted recently that Apex Construct derived an overall 58% of sales from PSVR, with the remaining 42% coming from both Steam (23%) and the Oculus Store (19%).

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Potentially Illegal Construction Project Could Threaten Ancient Mexican Ruins

GizModo VR

A private building project threatens to destroy at least 25 ancient structures near the historic Teotihuacán ruins, according to the Mexican government, which is filing a criminal complaint. Read more.

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HoloLens 2 Hard Hat Feature for Construction

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Mixed Reality is now part of modern construction. Mixed reality with the HoloLens 2 is increasing efficiency on the construction site. The post HoloLens 2 Hard Hat Feature for Construction appeared first on CraneMorley. Back to Blog Page.

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Apex Construct Is A Cool VR Experience But Still A Bit Rough Around Some Edges

VR Spies

So today I am finally taking a look at the new futuristic action/adventure bow shooter from Fast Travel Games Apex Construct. Overall I was impressed at first with Apex Construct but once I got into the game I noticed it had some glaring problems that made it seem a bit frustrating at times. The next issue that kept cropping up in Apex Construct was with the interaction systems in the game.

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Microsoft HoloLens Concept Eliminates Need For Construction Blueprints [Video]

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Amazon Shuts Down Construction Site in Connecticut After Several Nooses Found

GizModo VR

Amazon has shut down construction at a site in Windsor, Connecticut after several ropes tied up as nooses were found hanging from beams, according to a new report from USA Today. At least seven possible nooses have been found at the construction site since April 27.

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Dinosaur Tracks Damaged After Construction Crew Drove Over Fossil Site, Report Finds

GizModo VR

More than two months after paleontologists claimed a dinosaur fossil site in Utah was seriously damaged by a backhoe, the Bureau of Land Management—which had ordered the construction work—has admitted that fossil trackways were indeed damaged by the heavy machinery and that the department made mistakes in not… Read more.

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This Photo Shows A Year of Construction Progress on ‘Star Wars’ Themed Area Coming Soon to Disneyland

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In the summer of last year, Disney announced that a Star Wars -themed Land would be added to both Disneyland and Disney World resorts and the company even debuted a 360-photo of the construction site , giving people a small tease at the future possibilities. The image on the left is from November 15th, 2015, prior to construction starting, and the image on the right is from September 22nd, 2016, just about two months ago.

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HomeAR Geolocates Virtual Homes, New Metrics for Developers

ARPost

AEC industry Augmented Reality AR platform augmented reality construction featuredWe first met homeAR in March. The solution for homebuilders and their clients creates virtual models of homes that are visible on-site or in a “dollhouse mode” from anywhere. So, what’s next?

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Mexican Authorities Raid Construction Site Near Famous Archaeological Ruins

GizModo VR

Hundreds of Mexican National Guard and police have raided and seized an apparently illegal building project that caused “irreparable damage” to protected areas near the country’s historic Teotihuacán ruins. Read more.

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Feel the Heat! Construct A Water Heater in AR/VR

EonReality

Construct A Water Heater in AR/VR appeared first on EON Reality. This lesson on the water heater created wholly on EON XR, now lets you get up close and rebuild your own machine in AR/VR!

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HP Made a Robot That Prints Blueprints Onto a Construction Site

GizModo VR

There are lots of incredibly capable robots in research labs around the world, but very few handling real world jobs. Purpose-built bots, like robovacs, have so far been the most successful, but HP’s new robot does the exact opposite of cleaning floors.

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Railway Construction Exposes Iron Age ‘Murder Mystery,' Among Other Finds

GizModo VR

Preparatory work for a high-speed rail project in Britain has resulted in some interesting archaeological discoveries, including a 2,000-year-old skeleton thought to be a murder victim. Read more. skeletons iron age iron age britain science

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Neighborhoods Wrecked by Racist Freeway Construction Could Get a Boost From New Biden Fund

GizModo VR

The federal government on Thursday announced a program targeted at undoing the racist road and highway development of past decades. The Department of Transportation established a $1 billion grant fund called “Reconnecting Communities” as a pilot initiative.

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Ants Construct Ingenious Contraption to Keep Themselves From Drowning

GizModo VR

A species of fire ant can turn tiny grains of sand into a powerful tool for extracting food, in a clever design meant to reduce drowning risk. Read more. ants insects animal behavior insect behavior insect intelligence animal intelligence tools tool building science

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Catastrophic Volcanic Eruption Prompted Construction of Ancient Maya Pyramid, Research Suggests

GizModo VR

Around 1,500 years ago, a powerful volcanic eruption laid waste to what is now El Salvador, sending the Maya civilization into a temporary period of decline.

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Imajion Hands-on Demo: The Collaboration Tool for Augmenting Site Meetings

ARPost

It’s great for boardroom meetings, but for construction meetings, everyone has to be on site. Imajion is an augmented reality remote collaboration solution purpose-built to replace construction site meetings. Remote collaboration is a big thing in enterprise AR.

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Mosaic Opens Photogrammetry Tool Pre-Sales

XR Today - Virtual Reality

Mosaic’s website also outlines how industries such as architecture, engineering and construction, asset management, and real estate can adopt its latest device to create large-scale 3D assets to support industry 4.0

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16th-Century Child Skeletons With Coins in Their Mouths Found at Construction Site in Poland

GizModo VR

Road crews in Poland stumbled upon a lost 16th-century cemetery, in which the vast majority of graves belong to children. Incredibly, some of the skeletons still have coins in their mouths, a tradition that dates back to ancient times. Read more.

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10 Games Getting Quest 2 Enhancements at Launch

Road to VR

While this list may evolve as new games come to light, here’s the 10 games we’ve found that are going to benefit from developer optimization: Apex Construct. Summary: Apex Construct is a single player VR action/adventure.

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Construct Studio are on the cutting edge of VR storytelling with The Price Of Freedom.

Cats and VR

Recently CatsAndVR.com had the opportunity to check out a preview of Construct Studios upcoming interactive VR experience "The Price Of Freedom". The Price Of Freedom is Construct's first interactive room-scale VR storytelling experience. You may be familiar with the previous work of two of the founders of Construct Studio "Imago" from my post on how that 360° experience made me cry.

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How Will AR and VR Change Industries in 2020

ARPost

Real Estate and Construction. The construction and real estate sector will be one of the major beneficiaries of the AR and VR impact. This will positively impact project management, reduce construction costs, and save time.

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#BuildTheFuture Immersive Collaborative Environments

Tech Trends VR

The Wild , a start-up from Portland, Oregon has just announced an integration with UK-based Igloo Vision to open up new avenues for collaboration and experiential design review for teams working in architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC). BuildtheFuture Tech Trends VR Tech AR Architecture Augmented Reality Building Construction Extended Reality immersive tech MR Oregon Portland The Wild Virtual Reality VR XR

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