Arvizio Showcases AR Instructor with Qualcomm Snapdragon Spaces and Lenovo ThinkReality A3 Smart Glasses

Arvizio, a leader in augmented and mixed reality for the enterprise, today announced they are showcasing their cross-platform AR Instructor solution leveraging Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Spaces technology and Lenovo ThinkReality A3 smart glasses powered by a Motorola 5G smartphone.

AR Instructor offers no-code, augmented reality instruction overlaid in the user’s field of view. Each visual step can include video clips, images, 3D models, AR annotations and extensive library of symbols. In addition, operators can seamlessly connect with remote experts or instructor with live see-what-I-see video and interactive mark-ups for additional guidance or work validation.

Enterprises are seeking to transform their industries and streamline processes through immersive technologies. AR-assisted field service, maintenance, manufacturing, and training represent the future of front-line work and are quickly becoming part of their global strategy. In addition, the increasing availability of 5G services, opens new possibilities for AR adoption in the enterprise.

“Cross-platform solutions are critical to the adoption of AR in the enterprise and allow our customers to work with standalone headsets, phones, tablets and AR smart glasses powered by mobile phones,” said Jonathan Reeves, Arvizio’s Chairman. “The AR Instructor solution exemplifies the extensibility of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Spaces and feature-rich OS for augmented reality applications.  We’re excited to work with Qualcomm as we focus our combined synergies with industry-leading AR solutions.”

Arvizio and Qualcomm will be featuring AR Instructor solutions at the Augmented Enterprise Summit (AES 2022) in San Diego, on October 18 -20, at the Qualcomm booth #203.

Arvizio previously announced they have been selected by Qualcomm to develop and accelerate innovative augmented reality (AR) applications as part of the Snapdragon Pathfinder Program. Qualcomm has provided early access to their Snapdragon Spaces technology and development kits as well as project funding and co-marketing.

Arvizio Announces General Availability of AR Instructor for Magic Leap 2

Arvizio today announced it has strengthened its collaboration with Magic Leap as a business software solution provider, by enabling robust, AR-guided instruction and training with AR Instructor for Magic Leap 2 customers.

Arvizio puts a strategic focus on increasing value to their customers seeking digital transformation through the introduction of advanced augmented reality solutions. The integration of AR Instructor with Magic Leap 2 provides enterprise customers with an easy to deploy and scalable solution to better manage their workforce operations, field service and training activities.

AR Instructor offers no-code, sequential instruction overlaid in the Magic Leap 2 user’s field of view. Each visual step can include video clips, images, 3D models, AR annotations and extensive library of symbols. In addition, users can seamlessly connect with remote experts or instructor with live see-what-I-see video and interactive mark-ups for additional guidance or work validation.

“The addition of Magic Leap 2, and it’s powerful feature set, expands the scope of AR Instructor’s no-code solution for enterprise training and operational AR-guided workflows,” said Alex Berlin, President and CEO at Arvizio. “We look forward to working closely with the Magic Leap team as we mutually accelerate the digital transformation of our business customers.”

Magic Leap has announced their Magic Leap 2 headsets are generally available and Arvizio customers can immediately take advantage of AR Instructor’s feature-rich solution.

Watch a video overview of AR Instructor for Magic Leap 2: AR Instructor on Magic Leap 2

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Announcing AR Instructor 2.0 - Adds Support for Magic Leap 2

Arvizio, a leader in augmented and mixed reality for the enterprise, today announced AR Instructor 2.0 - a major enhancement to their no code solution for augmented reality (AR) guided instruction and remote expert support. AR Instructor 2.0 delivers new features and capabilities across all devices including support for the Magic Leap 2 headset. The addition of Magic Leap 2 expands AR Instructor’s cross-platform device support which also includes Microsoft HoloLens 2, iPad, iPhone, and Android mobile devices.

AR Instructor users can take advantage of Magic Leap 2’s next generation AR features - greatly enhancing their experience with enterprise training and operational AR guided workflows. View a brief demonstration of AR Instructor using Magic Leap 2.

AR Instructor guided workflows using Magic Leap 2

The latest release contains several new features including 3D model animation and content caching, as well as enhancements to workflow drafting, publishing, and user access control. With AR Instructor 2.0, remote expert AR annotations are now multi-user capable and available across all supported devices. In addition, workflows can now be cloned, shared, and used by customer approved partner organizations.

“Organizations embracing AR to rapidly train, upskill and maximize their workforce, demand a solution that is both user friendly and device agnostic,” said Jonathan Reeves, Founder and Chairman of Arvizio. “With the addition of Magic Leap 2, and robust feature enhancements, Arvizio’s AR Instructor 2.0 broadens cross-platform device flexibility and provides tools for effortless workflow creation and user management.”

AR Instructor enables no-code, customized sequential instruction overlaid in the technician’s field of view. These visual steps can include video clips, images, 3D models, documentation, AR annotations and symbols. In addition, users can connect with a remote expert or instructor with live see-what-I-see video and interactive mark-ups for additional guidance or work validation.

Magic Leap recently announced their Magic Leap 2 headsets will be generally available in September 2022 and Arvizio customers can immediately take advantage of AR Instructor’s feature-rich solution.

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Arvizio Announces AR Instructor for iPad, iPhone and Android Mobile Devices

Arvizio, a leader in augmented and mixed reality for the enterprise, today announced their AR Instructor solution for augmented reality (AR) guided instruction is now available for iPad, iPhone and Android devices – greatly expanding the scope of its capabilities and market reach.

AR Instructor offers no-code, customized sequential instruction overlaid in the technician’s field of view. These visual steps can include video clips, images, 3D models, documentation, and AR annotations such as animated arrows. In addition, users can connect with a remote expert or instructor with live see-what-I-see video and interactive mark-ups for additional guidance or work validation.

While AR Instructor enables a mixed reality (MR) environment when utilizing AR headsets, organizations can now integrate hybrid MR/AR into their instructional workflows using iOS and Android tablets and smartphones. AR Instructor’s authoring tools on headsets allow content creators to place and pre-position instructions, videos, annotations, and 3D models which then can be shared with tablet or smartphone users to complete the task. The combination of MR and AR devices significantly simplifies authoring and enables accurate content placement superimposed on the physical object or workspace.

Technicians and field workers can take advantage of all the capabilities of AR Instructor directly from their tablet or smartphone. Users can select and view associated videos and documentation when needed with a simple touch. In addition, experienced personnel are not always located where maintenance or repairs are taking place. AR Instructor’s mobile solution allows users to connect to a remote expert from their device with shared see-what-I-see video and real time markups.

“Organizations are seeking to maximize personnel resources in field service and operational activities, such as equipment installation, operation, repair, and maintenance, without sacrificing productivity. This challenge increases when supporting remote locations,” said Jonathan Reeves, CEO at Arvizio. “AR Instructor now offers device flexibility and provides the tools to significantly improve efficiency and performance with fewer resources.”

AR Instructor’s hybrid MR/AR solution leverages mobile devices in conjunction with AR headsets to expand organizational learning and improve the way front line teams carry out key tasks.

Arvizio AR Instructor Delivers Productivity Gains Across Manufacturing Industries

Arvizio, a leader in augmented and mixed reality for the enterprise, today announced new capabilities of the AR Instructor augmented reality (AR) solution for training, assisted operation and maintenance for manufacturing industries.

Augmented and mixed reality have become a key technology in the industrial and manufacturing fields – from equipment repair and maintenance to operational training and knowledge transfer. The use of AR is particularly important in the accurate set up and operation of industrial equipment where human error can have serious ramifications to both production and safety.

AR Instructor provides organizations with the tools to train and guide frontline technicians and significantly enhance the productivity of physical work by facilitating collaboration and knowledge transfer across their disparate workforce. AR Instructor enables the creation of next-generation instructional content, such as training materials and step-by-step procedures, using no-code authoring and seamless integration of 3D models, video, images, and other assets.

The Arvizio solution maps the AR content directly onto the physical equipment for on-site operation or alternatively, utilizes digital twins for off-site training scenarios. The use of AR and 3D overlays results in significant improvement in comprehension and retention.  AR Instructor is a cross-platform solution, supporting a range of the industry’s leading AR headsets and devices including HoloLens 2. With the industry’s rapid pace of change, it is important for solutions to avoid vendor lock-in - flexibility that significantly benefits both customers and partners.

AR Instructor provides guided operation of manufacturing machinery

Traditionally, collaboration between frontline employees, such as a repair technician and an expert knowledge worker, required travel to the facility. AR Instructor allows remote experts to see the on-site worker’s physical world via real time video and annotate objects with additional information.  Remote experts can offer direct guidance and/or audit performance in real time via their web browser.

AR Instructor also offers a synchronized companion app for mobile devices to scan bar codes using the mobile device’s high-resolution camera. Workers can accurately identify objects using bar codes and incorporate details into the instructional workflow.  Hybrid-AR solutions will increasingly leverage mobile devices in conjunction with AR headsets to improve the way front line teams carry out key tasks.

“Industries are experiencing a shortage of skilled front-line employees and view augmented reality as a means to accelerate training and efficiently transfer the expertise of experienced workers”, said Jonathan Reeves, CEO of Arvizio. “Arvizio enables organizations to rapidly upskill employees without the need for on-site coaching and mentoring. By delivering no-code authored augmented reality instruction and remote expert connectivity, AR Instructor can substantially increase productivity and reduce errors of workers performing complex operational activities.”

With these announced enhancements, AR Instructor further optimizes frontline worker learning and productivity across industrial and manufacturing settings.

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Arvizio Showcases AR Instructor for Medical Equipment Training and Maintenance

Arvizio, a leader in augmented and mixed reality for the enterprise, today announced a suite of capabilities for the use of augmented reality (AR) workflow automation for medical organizations, healthcare workers and technicians use in equipment training, operation, and maintenance.

Arvizio AR Instructor is a powerful solution leveraging AR to visually guide and upskill workers through complex task-oriented workflows with digital overlays of associated 3D objects, images, documentation, and animated mark-ups. Further, AR Instructor can connect the frontline medical staff with a remote expert who sees what the on-site worker sees and provides real-time guidance and AR annotations for problem resolution and/or work validation.

The proficiency of medical personnel and other healthcare professionals is critical to the efficiency and effectiveness of patient care where errors can have significant consequences.

Using AR Instructor, medical personnel and technicians can independently train in the set-up, operation, and maintenance of medical equipment guided by overlayed instructions and augmented with 3D digital twins, videos, documentation, and mark-ups to significantly reduce the risk of human error. Additional assistance is available by connecting with a remote expert who, through see what I see video, can provide real-time guidance and validate task performance.

Arvizio’s AR Instructor increases the availability and efficiency of medical training, without the need to increase staff, and enhances performance and productivity while operational maintenance and repair activities are executed with greater accuracy.

View a demonstration of AR Instructor for medical equipment: AR Instructor: Ventilator Demonstration

“Advances in medical equipment and procedures has increased the demand for skilled healthcare professionals and technicians”, said Jonathan Reeves, CEO of Arvizio. “With AR Instructor we provide a seamless digital workflow to rapidly upskill current and prospective medical professionals. The ability to combine 3D models, interactive annotations with on-demand remote expert collaboration provides a state-of-the-art solution for medical technology training and maintenance.”

The emergence of 5G networks further enables the successful implementation of AR Instructor training in the healthcare field. The flexible bandwidth allocation and ultra-low latency provides rapid loading of 3D content and media assets and ubiquitous connectivity. Arvizio’s AR instructor was recently featured at the Lake Nona Innovation Hub in conjunction with Verizon utilizing their 5G technology.

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Arvizio Releases AR Instructor for HoloLens 2

Arvizio, a leader in augmented and mixed reality for the enterprise, today announced the release and availability of AR Instructor, a scalable SaaS solution powered by Microsoft Azure and leveraging AR to guide workers through complex operational, maintenance, repair and training activities using Microsoft HoloLens 2. AR Instructor provides interactive step-by-step work instruction incorporating augmented reality content including pictures, videos, documentation, and 3D models.

AR Instructor is a comprehensive software solution comprised of the following key elements:

The Authoring application offers users tools to easily create a set of digital procedures, each with step-by-step instructions, and insert associated documentation, videos, images, annotations, and 3D models where additional clarification may be helpful.

The AR Instructor app allows technicians to utilize AR content and overlay structured step-by-step instructions, with integrated documentation, media, and 3D models, on the physical site to perform repair, maintenance, installation, and other operational activities. AR users can conduct live video calls with a remote expert for additional guidance or performance audit.

Support for other AR devices (mobile, lightweight glasses) is planned for Q2 this year.

The Remote Expert capability enables live see-what-I-see video calls including augmented reality annotations, shared images and screenshots for visual interaction with the on-site worker to offer additional guidance and/or audit the performance of operational tasks.

AR Instructor provides on-the-job guidance using previously prepared step-by-step augmented reality instructions. Visual prompts and AR overlays guide the user as they execute a given set of tasks. Each step of a guided workflow can be illustrated with video, documents, images, and 3D models superimposed on objects in the user’s field of view.

AR Instructor also offers real-time collaboration allowing field workers and remote experts to share information and receive critical guidance when required. Connecting with remote experts allows the expert to view, collaborate, and instruct the on-site employee using captured photographs, video and annotations through direct audio and video interaction. Specific procedures requiring expert assistance for work validation, or additional oversight, can be seamlessly incorporated in the workflow.

“AR Instructor is an efficient solution for organizations to utilize augmented reality in their operational and field maintenance activities. Using HoloLens 2, clear instructions, 3D content, media and remote expert support are in the worker’s field of view, enabling hands-free operation and significantly increased productivity”, said Jonathan Reeves, CEO of Arvizio. “In addition, senior employees are often not located where operations are performed. With AR Instructor’s remote expert capabilities, these experts can see exactly what engineers and field technicians see and collaborate with them reducing the time to resolution without costly travel.”

AR Instructor offers significant benefits to a variety of industries including manufacturing, datacenter, telecoms, aerospace, and energy. Integrated AR content as well as flexible user management enable organizations to vastly increase productivity, reduce operational costs, optimize their resources, improve competency and safety, and reduce training costs.

The AR Instructor app for HoloLens 2 is available in the Microsoft Store as part of the comprehensive AR Instructor solution. To watch a brief video overview of AR Instructor, please visit: Arvizio AR Instructor: Step-By-Step Instruction in AR

In addition to AR Instructor, the company’s Immerse 3D solution offers 3D model visualization and multi-user meetings and reviews with 3D BIM/CAD models, photogrammetry models and LiDAR point clouds across locations.

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AR Instructor Delivers Work Instructions in AR with Remote Expert and 3D Digital Twins

Arvizio, a leader in augmented and mixed reality for the enterprise, today announced Arvizio Instructor, a powerful solution leveraging AR to guide workers through complex task-oriented workflows combined with remote expert assistance to technicians for operational, maintenance, repair and training scenarios across industries including datacenter, telecoms, manufacturing and energy industries.

Difficulties with travel and a global shortage of skilled workers has created enormous challenges for organizations. Arvizio Instructor, and the use of 3D digital twins in augmented reality, can greatly assist technicians with step-by-step instructions to guide the repair, installation, or maintenance of equipment. Arvizio Instructor provides increased productivity and efficiency, decreased costs, and improved safety.

Customers using Arvizio Instructor are provided with a comprehensive set of capabilities including:

“Demand for AR guided solutions is exploding due to limitations on travel due to Covid and a critical shortage of skilled experts”, said Jonathan Reeves, CEO of Arvizio. “With Arvizio Instructor we provide a hands-free, AR directed experience for on-site work with digital twins and intelligent AR overlays. The ability to combine 3D models, interactive annotations with on-demand remote expert collaboration provides a state-of-the-art solution for use across industries.”

Arvizio Instructor is a complete solution comprised of the following key elements:

Using Arvizio Instructor, the technician or operator is provided a real-time set of instructions that clearly indicate the actions to be taken at each step. This defines a new approach to work by using previously prepared instructions superimposed on physical machinery in a factory, servers and networking systems in a datacenter, or equipment on location at remote customer facilities. Arvizio Instructor can be used in maintenance, installation, equipment upgrades or learning scenarios and as a replacement for paper-based instruction manuals with augmentations and detailed media that overlay the scene. To watch a brief video overview of Arvizio Instructor, please visit: Arvizio Instructor: Step-By-Step Instruction in AR

In addition to guided workflows, Arvizio Instructor provides real-time collaboration allowing field workers and remote experts to share information using video, audio, markups, and other tools to assist the field worker. The benefits of combining guided workflows with remote expert assistance in a single integrated solution are significant. Many operational procedures can be guided by the software however specific procedures requiring expert assistance for validation work or additional oversight can be seamlessly incorporated in the workflow.

In addition to Arvizio Instructor, the company’s Immerse 3D solution offers 3D model visualization and multi-user meetings and reviews with 3D BIM/CAD models, photogrammetry models and LiDAR point clouds across locations.

Arvizio Redefines Web Meetings with Augmented Reality

3D Model Review Sessions on Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Other Web Meeting Platforms

Ottawa, Ontario, CANADA –  Arvizio today announced their Immerse 3D solution to share and interact with 3D models in Augmented Reality (AR) when using collaborative web meeting platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom. With this launch, customers around the world can transform virtual meetings to conduct planning and review sessions using CAD, BIM, and 3D models to visualize AR digital twins.

Across the globe, businesses have shifted their workforce towards digital engagement and now include remote workforce opportunities as a long-term business model. Organizations are now, more than ever, conducting virtual meetings with employees, customers and stakeholders who cannot travel or meet on site. Arvizio has redefined virtual meetings with the inclusion of AR digital twins.

Remote participants are represented by avatars equipped with a Pointer Tool to identify key features. Models can be annotated and, viewed at tabletop size or 1:1 scale with the ability to teleport into the model from their device even when seated.

The Arvizio Immerse 3D solution is comprised of the following key components:

Immerse 3D offers unique model optimization and efficient WAN transport capabilities to provide efficient data compression and parallel loading of large data sets to multiple AR clients. With on-demand model loading, Arvizio Immerse 3D is an ideal way for industries such as AEC, energy, engineering, industrial design, manufacturing, aerospace, government, and educational institutions to utilize their 3D data for impactful, interactive web meetings.

How it works:

“Bringing augmented reality to web meetings provides a more impactful experience – it’s visual, interactive and immersive,” says Jonathan Reeves, CEO at Arvizio. “We are empowering our customers to use 3D visualization with stakeholders around the world and use augmented reality for more efficient and realistic project reviews. We’re excited to deliver this capability to our customers as remote interactions and digital meetings become the norm.”

Arvizio’s Immerse 3D can be used on a variety of meeting platforms with screen sharing capabilities including Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Webex, BlueJeans, Amazon Chime and Google Meet. The device app is available for Apple iPhone and iPad, Android phones & tablets, Microsoft HoloLens 2, and Magic Leap devices. In addition, Arvizio’s Immerse 3D interfaces to popular cloud, or on premise, IoT data hubs offering the ability to integrate and associate live IoT data with objects in 3D models to create an operational digital twin.

For additional information about Arvizio’s Immerse 3D, please visit arvizio.io

Arvizio Teams with Vincerion to Deliver AR Solutions to the Energy Sector

Ottawa, Ontario, CANADA – June 29, 2021 – Arvizio today announced that they have teamed with Vincerion Group, a cloud migration, business agility, automation, product management and digital transformation company, to accelerate adoption of augmented reality (AR) solutions in the energy vertical.  Vincerion will offer their clients the Arvizio Immerse 3D solution for 3D model visualization, optimization and hybrid rendering of CAD/BIM models and LiDAR scans for multi-user, multi-location shared experiences utilizing Microsoft HoloLens 2 and Magic Leap headsets as well as mobile AR devices such as smartphones and tablets.

In addition, Konstantin Popov, Managing Director at Vincerion Group, joins Arvizio’s Advisory Board bringing significant experience delivering complex projects with global partners. Most recently, Konstantin led the Cloud Readiness Acceleration and Digital Enablement program at Chevron and is well-versed in the complexities and requirements in the energy sector. By using this infrastructure re-platforming event as opportunity for modernization, digital enablement and automation Konstantin delivered the foundation that enabled Chevron's enterprise-wide transformation to pivot from traditional organizational design to use of Digital Platforms.

Energy organizations are seeking to transform their industries and streamline processes through the use of digital twins. Vincerion and Arvizio will leverage XR to provide customers the ability to conduct fully synchronized collaborative design, planning and stakeholder review sessions as part of their global strategy.

“We are pleased to welcome Konstantin to our Advisory Board,” said Jonathan Reeves, CEO at Arvizio. “The relationship with Vincerion combined with Konstatin’s breadth of experience in digital transformation represents a great opportunity for Arvizio to expand our reach into the energy vertical.”

“It is important for Vincerion to team with organizations that provide innovative XR solutions in order to achieve operational process improvements and cost savings through the use of immersive technology to energy organizations seeking digital transformation,” said Konstantin Popov, Managing Director at Vincerion Group. “I’m delighted to join the Arvizio Advisory Board and believe I can help develop deep and lasting relationships in the energy sector.”

For additional information about Arvizio’s Immerse 3D, please visit www.arvizio.io.

To learn more about Vincerion, please visit: vincerion.com