Arvizio, a leader in augmented and mixed reality for the enterprise, today announced a new array of advanced features for their no-code AR Instructor augmented reality (AR) solution for assisted operation, maintenance, training and field service, including computer vision alignment, 3D model animation, offline usage and statistical tracking capabilities. With these enhancements, Arvizio is positioned to stay on the leading edge of AR technology, while significantly improving operational quality and efficiency.

Augmented and mixed reality are becoming an essential technology to streamline training and knowledge transfer and drive greater coordination and accuracy in the completion of critical operational tasks such as equipment repair and maintenance.

With many enterprises planning to accelerate the introduction of AR technologies, Arvizio focuses on delivering solutions that improve the customer experience and provide organizations with optimized tools they need for successful adoption. Significant AR Instructor technology enhancements include:

Computer Vision-based Image Alignment: Advanced computer vision and image processing techniques are central to AR. With AR Instructor, a photo of an object is processed and used as a positional anchor to align AR content with real world equipment. This approach removes the need to process 3D model geometry or use markers to align.

Enhanced Conditional Workflow Branching: Many workflows involve “if this, then that” conditional instructions. AR Instructor supports unlimited branching combinations - providing users the appropriate procedure based on the selected response.

3D Model Animation: Using AR Instructor, users can benefit from animated 3D models aligned with physical objects while conducting complex tasks. 3D models can be directionally moved, rotated and used as part of multi-part instructions.

Offline Mode: AR Instructor allows users to pre-download instructional workflows for use in scenarios where cloud connectivity is limited.

Performance Statistics: Performance statistics are an important tool for tracking workflow efficiency. AR Instructor captures statistics to understand the time spent on each step in a process.

Mobile AR Annotations: Annotations made by the user on a mobile device and remote experts on a web browser are shared bi-directionally, in real-time, with AR Instructor.

Workflow Sharing: With AR Instructor, customers can import and export procedures allowing workflows to be copied across both users and organizations.

“At Arvizio, we continuously strive to evolve our products and be among the first to launch innovative solutions that satisfy our customer’s needs,” said Alex Berlin, President and CEO at Arvizio. “AR Instructor’s enhanced features demonstrate that augmented reality is a key element for increasing efficiency and solving operational and time management challenges in many industries.”

AR Instructor provides the tools to train and guide field service and frontline technicians, and enhance the productivity of physical work. 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 for use by dispatched personnel. In addition, users can connect with remote experts to see the on-site worker’s physical world in real-time and collaborate via their web browser.

AR Instructor is a cross-platform solution, supporting a range of the industry’s leading AR headsets and devices, including Microsoft HoloLens 2 and Magic Leap 2, as well as iPads, iPhones and Android mobile devices. Arvizio recently demonstrated AR Instructor with Lenovo ThinkReality A3 headsets utilizing Qualcomm Snapdragon Spaces.

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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 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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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, 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, 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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BIM 360 models are now accessible on HoloLens 2, Magic Leap & Mobile AR

Ottawa, Ontario, CANADA – June 30, 2020 

Arvizio is pleased to announce the seamless integration of Autodesk® BIM 360® with their enterprise XR Platform. The integration allows users to import models from BIM 360 into Arvizio XR Director for multi-user shared experiences using Microsoft HoloLens, Magic Leap One and mobile AR devices.

Part of the powerful Autodesk Construction Cloud^TM portfolio of software and services, BIM 360 is cloud-based construction management software for Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) teams to collaborate on projects. Arvizio’s integration with BIM 360, which supports more than 50 3D-data formats, allows 3D models to be securely imported, optimized and visualized in augmented reality (AR) and mixed reality (MR) environments. A key benefit of AR and MR is the ability to align and review designs on location, whereas virtual reality is limited to off-site reviews.

AEC firms rely on BIM 360 to store massive 3D models that can be difficult to render on MR headsets and mobile AR devices. Models imported into the Arvizio platform employ the company’s industry-leading optimization tools and hybrid rendering capabilities to stream and visualize large 3D models on headsets as well as on tablets and smartphones. Using the Arvizio multi-user visualization tools, session participants in different locations can conduct fully synchronized collaborative meetings while interacting with massive 3D models. Users are able to walk through life-size versions, align the models with the physical world, and mark them up using a variety of devices without the need to send individual files.

“The AEC industry increasingly wants to use augmented and mixed reality in all phases of their projects – from design and proof of concept, to final construction,” said Alex Berlin, President and COO at Arvizio.  “We are delighted to partner with Autodesk Construction Cloud and pleased to offer seamless integration with BIM 360 in our augmented reality platform. Our customers can now expand their ability to visualize massive 3D models and conduct real-time, multi-user, multi-location design and construction reviews complete with audio and avatar representation.”

“Innovative contractors are always looking to do more with the models they trust to BIM 360, particularly as remote collaboration increases,” said James Cook, head of integrations for Autodesk Construction Solutions. “Arvizio’s integration will help our customers leverage augmented and mixed reality to streamline collaboration and decision making.”

 

 

The BIM 360 integration with Arvizio leverages Autodesk Forge™ APIs to seamlessly convert and import models created with design tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, Inventor, Navisworks and others, into Arvizio’s XR Platform for optimization and visualization on Microsoft HoloLens, Magic Leap and mobile AR devices such as tablets and smartphones

To learn more about the Arvizio BIM 360 integration visit: BIM 360 Arvizio Integration

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