Virtual Reality (VR) in Industrial Design: VR technology has been effectively utilized by Formation Design Group for developing operator cabs and controls for mobile equipment. This application of VR has revolutionized their design process and enhanced their ability to visualize and interact with designs before they are physically built.
VR for Evaluating Sight Lines: One of the main advantages of using VR in cab design is the ability to conduct sight line studies. This allows designers to evaluate and optimize visibility from the operator's perspective in a dynamic and efficient manner, something traditional methods struggled with.
Dynamic Virtual Mock-ups: VR allows the creation of dynamic virtual mock-ups that can mimic the functionality of the final product. This is a significant improvement over static physical mock-ups, providing a more realistic evaluation of the design, especially concerning visibility and operator interaction.
Testing New Control Paradigms: VR technology enables the testing of new control paradigms without significant investment in hardware prototypes. This makes it easier to explore and evaluate innovative design concepts, speeding up the innovation process.
Economical Design Modifications: VR can be used effectively to evaluate even minor design modifications on existing vehicles and cabs, reducing the need for expensive prototyping and facilitating quicker design iterations.
Accessibility and Ease of Use: The software and hardware needed to implement VR technology have become increasingly affordable and user-friendly, making it a practical tool for a wide range of companies and applications.
Designed, Built, and User Tested Controller and Unity project
