Mixed Reality Uses & Applications
Definition of Mixed Reality
Mixed Reality (MR), also known as Hybrid Reality, combines the benefits of both Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality. MR allows users to secure digital objects in the real world creating a new environment where both physical and digital objects co-exist. The digital object has a 3-dimensional trait and behaves like a real-world item, but it is ultimately a computer generated asset seen and interacted with through a headset. An MR headset, such as Hololens, has sensors which map your immediate environment, so you can easily control the manipulation of the object.
What is Mixed Reality used for?
The benefits of Mixed Reality uses are immense and are already being witnessed across a wide array of industries,
from engineering and construction through to medical and manufacturing. Having the ability to place the user
within an augmented world, giving them the option to interact with both physical and digital objects at the same
time, has many advantages. The more you allow a user to naturally interact with something, the greater the benefits.
MR has huge benefits for companies across many sectors. In the property industry for example, the introduction of
this new technology allows clients to actually see what a property development plan will look like; they can visit
a site wearing an MR headset and see what the houses will look like in situ, walk around and even inspect details
which have been digitally created. Interacting with objects in this innovative and exciting way is something which
is rarely seen in the digital world.
Developing mixed reality applications to help visualise complex objects can help a business leap to the forefront
of its field. Rather than offering a leaflet, presentation or even a video, imagine being able to physically
present real-life 3D characteristics where the real world co-exists with the digital one, allowing users to walk
around, look inside and fully interact with objects as if they were real.
What MR services do Diverse Interactive offer?
Our expert Mixed Reality developers understand your objectives and can create a complete bespoke application
for your requirements. Our production team creates everything in-house, so we offer asset creation and Mixed
Reality environment development as well as bespoke Mixed Reality applications.
The asset creation process suits those looking to develop a way to enable multiple users to view products which
are potentially still in the development stage or difficult to showcase due to their size or complexity.
Users expect to be able to look in detail at the object, so every element must look ‘real’ even under close
scrutiny.
For example, you could showcase a property construction development plan in situ and on a 1:1 scale instead of
building a scale model. We provide this Mixed Reality design which includes tracking and real time surface
scanning of the area.
Why should you use Diverse Interactive as your Mixed Reality designers?
As a highly experienced team of designers, developers and project managers, we are able to provide a seamless
transition from initial concept to final product, keeping the entire project in-house. We are the first MR
developers to be given access to Microsoft’s HoloLens development programme, allowing us to continue our own
mission to create innovative and industry-leading projects.
We begin every project with a scoping phase, ensuring we are always working closely with our clients and
understanding all the technical aims of the project. We can create your content from scratch or we can work
with your existing 3D files or CAD data and transform your content to be MR ready.
How can Diverse Interactive introduce MR into your company?
Our vision is to help companies by allowing them to showcase their product anywhere in the world as many
times and to as many people as they want. There is no need for expensive, or sometimes impossible,
transportation of equipment. Instead, companies can immerse their client in a digital environment that
will best showcase their product, and not only allow potential customers to see it, but also to touch it
and engage with it as if they were in the real world.
Discover how Mixed Reality could enhance your business and propel it to the forefront of its field. Start the
conversation today and let’s discuss your company’s Mixed Reality project ideas.
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