In the course of the Citelligent 2020 symposium, the E-Cargovia AR app was created on behalf of SWL Energie AG for demonstration purposes of AR technology.
Within the AR app, users can explore 2 possible locations of the E-Cargovia car sharing planned in Lenzburg as table-top models and freely place and experience the electric vehicle in real size.
Key-features of the E-Cargovia AR-App:
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The Hager AR App enables door fittings from the Hager Zierbeschläge AG product range to be projected as a virtual representation onto any surface using a tablet and smartphone.
The user has the possibility to select different door fittings and display them e.g. onto existing doors. The screen can be moved freely in the room while the selected position of the fittings does not change.
The photorealistic and interactive presentation of surfaces and materials gives customers a precise impression of the visual effect and eliminates the need to purchase sample fittings.
The Hager AR App was presented for the first time at the Holz 2019 fair in Basel and was made publicly available at the Swiss Bau fair 2020 in Basel.
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In close cooperation with the research groups "Integrative Ecology" and "Renewable Energies" of the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW), Echtzeit GmbH has developed the Augmented Reality App "AR-Wind" for iOS and Android mobile devices. The project implementation was supported by the Swiss Federal Office of Energy (BFE) and the High-Tech Centre Aargau through a grant for innovative development projects between universities and business partners from the Research Fund Aargau.
The AR project was developed against the background of the energy revolution in order to provide citizens affected by development measures with a neutral basis for decisions on voting by visually representing the planned wind turbines in their real environment. By using GPS device data, the AR app enables an exact positioning of the virtually created wind turbines in the landscape according to exact size and orientation, depending on the user's position. In connection with the high accessibility by the population through the increasing use of AR-enabled devices such as smartphones and tablets, a large part of the population can get a realistic and neutral picture of the actual situation.
Additional app functions such as manual speed adjustment of the rotors, fading in and out of individual wind turbines, an integrated compass and automatic distance measurement make the AR app an informative experience.
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As a surprise for the 40th anniversary of ergodata AG, the producer of modern, flexible and ergonomic office furniture from Zurich Altstetten, Echtzeit GmbH has developed the App AR-Chair.
The app makes it possible to place virtually created furniture freely in the room, adjust its material and colour interactively according to the collection and thus test its appearance in a real environment. Detailed 3D models combined with high-quality textures make the app an almost photorealistic experience. As a small, funny special feature for congratulations, a birthday cake and gifts can also be placed using the gift button.
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For the presentation at the 8th EXPO Energietechnik in Niederurnen in June 2019, Echtzeit GmbH developed the IBG Future App for IBG B. Graf AG Engineering.
Using the IBG Future App, a wide variety of products relevant to development and planning in energy technology can be placed in the augmented environment. This allows the user to visualize various planning scenarios directly on site in real time.
The very efficient and real-scale on-site placement of the products gives an impression of the actual situation and accelerates many planning and approval processes.
The IBG Future App will be further developed in a partnership between IBG B. Graf AG Engineering and Echtzeit GmbH.
Key-features of the AR-App:
The demo app "Table Top" illustrates the possibilities of using digital models in augmented reality.
In the app, topological models, such as from architecture or landscape design, can be viewed.
The digital model is displayed on the screen of a tablet-computer. Due to automated position determination, the user can freely move around the digital model. The virtual representation allows to seamless scale the model, so it is possible to zoom in our out at any time.
Further advantages of the digital representation result from the possibility of interactive visualization of further data, such as light and shadow conditions on any given time of the days, or current wind flow. "Table Top" serves as an example for a tool for efficient and clear planning of renewable energy projects.
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On the occasion of SwissBau Basel in January 2018, Echtzeit GmbH realized a virtual walk-in kitchen for Veriset AG in Root, the largest kitchen manufacturer in Switzerland.
The digital exhibition kitchen accurately reproduces scale and proportions, is freely accessible and can be used and modified interactively. This enables the consumer to quickly and easily find out whether the arrangement of cabinets and drawers, the dimensions of the installation and the choice of built-in appliances meet his wishes and ideas. The surface materials and colours of the kitchen housing, front and cover can be adjusted and combined directly by the user in real time using the given collection in order to make the right decisions quickly, playfully and intuitively.
In the innovative Mixed Reality Setup, visitors to the fair were integrated into the digital world by means of a green-screen installation and the result displayed on a TV screen. This made the trade fair project an unforgettable experience not only for users, but also for consultants and spectators.
Echtzeit GmbH is very pleased with the extremely positive feedback from the trade fair visitors and thanks Veriset AG for their cordial cooperation!
Key-features of the Virtual Kitchen:
As part of a construction project in the municipality of Ruswil, in the centre of the canton of Lucerne, Echtzeit GmbH realised a virtual walk-through on behalf of Eberli Sarnen AG. The almost 29,000 m2 site comprises 9 apartment buildings, 15 single-family houses and an internal access road to the underground car park
For people interested in buying, various condominiums and the entire neighbourhood environment can be experienced in virtual reality. The virtual tour of the building project makes it possible to experience the potential dream apartment in photorealistic quality, to test it extensively and to empathize with the aesthetics of the project in order to make well-founded decisions before the undertaking is realised. To support the marketing process, colours and materials of various surfaces can be adapted and combined directly by the user in real time.
By precisely recreating the surrounding landscape and combining it with interactive lighting simulations, users can enjoy their quarters, condominiums and panoramic views in various lighting moods of morning or evening sun. The detailed vegetation and animated by-passers create a lively environment.
Echtzeit GmbH is responsible for planning, implementation and integration-advice of the entire VR project and is in close contact with the core team of Eberli Sarnen AG, the responsible planning architects and the landscape planners. The goal of the future-oriented cooperation between Eberli Sarnen AG and Echtzeit GmbH is the sustainable integration of VR technology in the development and marketing of real estate.
Key-features of the virtual walk-through “Sonnefeld Ruswil”:
For this purpose we use our own developed framework and configure the required functionalities using of our pre-defined modules. This approach eliminates additional development costs, achieves timely production cycles and minimizes project-related risks.
For a demand-oriented implementation we fill the already existing framework with project-related 3D content. These can already exist and are converted by us, if necessary, AR or VR-suitable. The 3d data can also be created completely by us. All given formats being used as templates are conceivable, such as photos, illustrations, technical drawings or CAD data. This leads to another advantage: Development costs and product scope are completely scalable.
Advantages of our standardized out-of-the-box products:
With our AR-Viewer Framework you can make your products experienceable everywhere and at any time. The user can access content easily and via a up-to-date smartphone or tablet.
Using Augmented Reality technology, almost photo-realistic virtual 3d objects are placed in the real environment. The user can then move freely around the displayed objects. The framework works for both indoor and outdoor applications. The placement can be done either freely in space by the user or via predefined GPS coordinates.
Planning tools for the construction industry or interactive product visualizations are only a small fraction of the numerous possibilities our framework offers.
Key-features of AR-Viewer:
With our VR showroom framework, you can make your products an highly immersive experience at any time, at any location. By means of a VR headset, the user can understand and freely examine products three-dimensionally.
Do you want to bring individual products or entire product series into your customers' living rooms simply and easily via download? All you need to do is load our VR-Showroom onto a VR-ready Windows PC. In addition to displaying virtual products, our tool can also be used to visualize prototypes or other 3D data, for example as a substitute for on-site visits. Since it is a completely virtualised solution, scale doesn't matter - from ordinary everyday objects to satellite-based landscape reliefs, the possibilities are almost limitless. In addition to the practically photo-realistic representation, extended functions are also available. If desired, also for parallel users in order to involve sales personnel for direct customer consultation and support.
Key-features of VR-Showroom:
With our VR-ArchViz framework, architectural projects become an unforgettable immersive experience. By using first-class virtual reality headsets, architectural planning-data are brought to life.
Based on existing planning data we create a true to original 3d representation of the building project. The user can move freely in the virtual space and thus obtain a highly immersive impression of the interior and exterior views. Georeferenced lighting and accurate Physically Based Rendering help to further enhance the almost photorealistic impression.
By interactively changing the surface materials or exchanging furniture, the corresponding results can be experienced directly. These elements lead to a binding visual communication and allow the user to be part of the planning activities.
Our VR-ArchViz framework includes ready-made functions and sample furnishings to guarantee a timely project completion. Individual furnishings and extended functions are possible. Echtzeit acts as a full service provider and also supports other parties involved in the project, such as architects, interior and landscape architects.
Experience shows that user acceptance and enthusiasm using the application are very high. In addition to increased planning reliability and process efficiency, the application also offers the opportunity to position yourself as a participant in the advancing digitalization process.
Key-features of VR-ArchViz:
WisardGo - the professional augmented reality visualisation solution for planning and participation.
(Wearable Interactive Solution for Augmented Reality Data and Geolocalized Objects)
Increasingly complex planning and construction processes require new, innovative visualisation solutions for the communication of information. In addition to internal processes such as the planning and development of building projects, communication with authorities and the participation of the population are becoming increasingly important.
Previous, conventional visualisation solutions of such building projects often do not provide a representative display of the effective situation on site and are therefore less suitable as a reliable basis in central decision-making processes.
As a forward-looking method, we have developed the AR app WisardGo to sustainably improve this issue and to offer planners, authorities and the population a representative visualisation solution.
With the help of Augmented Reality technology, the application enables the geo-referenced positioning of any 3D objects in the real world, at the desired position and in exact alignment and size. Using mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets or AR glasses, the 3D objects can thus be viewed on site, decentralised.
By using various geodata such as terrain and building models as well as specially developed masking functions, real occlusions can be calculated and the 3D models realistically integrated into the environment.
Various interactive functions such as model or material change, fading in and out of models, alternative locations, map integration, animations or the creation of screenshots make the application, adapted to need, use and target group, a reliable planning and decision-making tool.
Key-features of WisardGo:
Since there are no limits in visual communication using Augmented and Virtual Reality, the possibilities in applications are manifold.
Echtzeit offers comprehensive consulting regarding possible areas of application and technical implementation.
Being close to our customers and efficient internal communication enables us to develop new ideas in a targeted manner and to implement individual projects successfully and timely.
We look forward to discussing exciting ideas with you and are always available for non-binding consultation.
Echtzeit stands for simple and intuitive access to complex facts and technical systems. By using state-of-the-art technology, we enable our customers to communicate visually and interactively entirely in real time.
We develop products whose goal is to optimize processes and lead to sustainable changes. Our strong desire to explore the unknown and create something new is the driving force.
In the application of our technologies, the human being is always at the center of the design philosophy, both in project conception and implementation. We regard reliability and precision as fundamental tools for a successful implementation.
With their bundled know-how in project planning and management, high-end graphic production for Next-Gen video games and educational supervision in the field of interactive media and programming, the three company founders stand for the interdisciplinary fusion of the required skills.
In order to apply these principles in a targeted manner we work directly and closely with our customers and put the highest demands on quality and cost-effectiveness towards our solutions.
We use current and future technological potential in order to simplify access to an increasingly complex world for people and to strengthen the handling of this environment in real time.
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CH-5453 Remetschwil
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