Here’s the importance of AR, Location Awareness, Wearables and BIM. If all these technologies are properly developed and combined, the information in BIM can be fully optimized.
Watch the video below to focus on how this technology can be connected to a natural workflow.
On-site awareness is considered to be the leading next-generation digital technology that facilitates this type of workflow as it opens new horizons in BIM / VDC development. Location awareness refers to devices that can determine their location dynamically or passively.
Some useful technologies such as iBeacon and other location awareness technologies are inexpensive and can be used in everyday activities.
It is applied with GPS and related systems for cities and roads (macro). This technique can not perform well on a smaller scale (micro), such as inside a building.
Get the maximum speed when location awareness is more accurately accessible (<10cm in x, y, z) to add value. As part of a facility management process, a facility operator, builder or designer goes through a building with his tablet, BIM will find the actual position x, y, z inside the building and will automatically navigate the model. This system will then provide access to BIM “information” in order to collect relevant information about the room, equipment or appliance while walking around the building.
After resolving the issue of microstructure, the model can be combined with the associated information (the “I” in BIM) in real-world coordinates. The following procedure should take advantage of augmented reality to overlay 3D model and information. AR will connect the virtual with the realism that provides a normal workflow.
If AR is paired with everyday gadgets such as eyeglasses (google glasses or Daqri hard hat), window screens, computers and even contact lenses, it can have a big impact on the construction workplace. These types of technologies can be used in pre-design, design, construction and operation / maintenance. Recently, several advanced wearable technologies have appeared on the market, such as google glass, smart watches, etc. These technologies can make virtual design, construction and BIM more accessible on site. BIM data can be effectively applied to non-BIM professionals with a single click and comprehensible design.