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How extended reality changes the design game

Virtual reality was once seen by many as an additional layer to the entertainment industry. Then it was Augmented Reality that was the next big thing (it’s still going to be pretty big).

01/04/2019 14:13:51

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Now we talk Extended Reality, to reflect the giant, in fact magic, leaps that have been made with the technology to take it from entertainment gimmick to something that will dramatically overhaul
modern industrial design processes.

At first, the required headsets were cumbersome and required large backpacks, while processing power was not powerful enough to provide the seamless, immersive experience for other industries. But over
time the technology has matured and begun to demonstrate its capabilities beyond movies and video games. In turn, understanding of the technology has improved and use cases for extended reality (which is
basically a fusion of all the mixed realities technology) have grown and permeated across a multitude of sectors.

Industries from aviation to architecture are now beginning to harness the power of extended reality
to rapidly design and test products and ideas, bringing about a new era of design collaboration. Offering a new way of working, extended reality offers numerous benefits.

Read the full article in the April issue of DPA

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.