Pimax welcomed Rainer from NEED Immersive Reality and Reinhard from CAD FORGE to talk about how VR technology will be used in new ways.
VR is a technology that can easily detect mistakes
"As master architects, we use VR to show our clients house designs. We use VR to conduct design reviews. If there are mistakes, it can be very expensive to fix them - for example, installing the wrong window in a building, or a room that doesn't suit the individual's needs. So VR is a very useful technology to catch mistakes early on."
—— Reinhard
As Reinhard says in the video, " VR is a very useful technology that can help you catch mistakes early ."
VR is a technology that allows users to experience various scenarios in a virtual environment, eliminating the hassle and expense of physical travel. It is also used in simulation training in the medical and military fields, enabling safe and efficient learning. VR also supports remote collaboration, allowing people in different locations to interact with each other in the same virtual space.
For example, an architect can first create a realistic 3D model, then meet with the client in VR to have them view the building in a virtual space. The client can freely decide the position, color, and material of the sink, and if the window position is wrong, they can correct it directly in 3D. This can significantly reduce time and costs.
VR is difficult to popularize
Over the past decade, Rainer and Reinhard realized there was a lack of easy-to-use solutions for VR in the industry, so they started developing their own software. They explored ways to leverage VR and continued experimenting to create use cases for a variety of fields, including architecture, museums, and medical training.
But we realized the real challenge was how to make VR more accessible. It's hard to explain to others how VR works, and you can't really appreciate it until you experience it. Many people don't even have the opportunity to try a VR headset.
"What we need to do is get people to experience VR and say, 'Okay, now let other people experience VR.'" — Rainer
NEED Immersive Reality is ready for the future
Immersive reality refers to technologies that create a sense of presence within a virtual environment. These include virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR). Each technology engages the user in a different way, but VR goes a step further by completely immersing the user in a digital world and blocking out the physical environment. This complete immersion allows for a deeper level of engagement and interaction than anything else.
The importance of immersive reality is clear. We are seeking more engaging and effective ways to connect, learn, and create. VR is emerging as a disruptive technology with the potential to enhance experiences, improve outcomes, and inspire further innovation across a variety of industries.
"VR is a very new medium and the device is only about 10 to 15 years old. It disappeared from the market, then came back in 2014-2015. Now we have a new device and we all have to figure out how to use it."
—— Reinhard
