VR is the use of computer technology to create a simulated environment. Virtual Reality places the user inside an experience. Instead of viewing a screen in front of them, users are immersed and able to interact with 3D worlds.
Virtual reality has dominated tech headlines in recent years with its ability to immerse its users in a virtual, yet safe, world. Gaming is one of the more well-known uses for VR but its potential doesn’t stop there. VR technology can be applied in the scaffolding industry as well.
In many ways, providing an interactive experience of how the scaffold would look before the construction, can lead to winning projects more easily, strengthening the relationship between scaffolders and engineers by showing the scaffolders the scaffold they will build, spotting mistakes before they become actual reality, elimination of hazards, etc. Ensuring a scaffold is designed correctly helps avoid extra costs, time and resources. VR and 3D Design in Scaffolding are truly powerful and today this is achievable.
Yes, we can, bellow We've attached two models, a gantry and a temporary roof. To be able to see the models in VR you need to put on a headset (HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Google Cardboard, Daydream View, Microsoft Mixed Reality). We used VR EYE glasses from Bitmore which costs approximately five pounds. For VR EYE glasses you will need to insert your smartphone inside, press view in VR (small glasses icon on the bottom right) and 'voilà' you can walk-through, teleport yourself (you need to have a remote control) and inspect the scaffold visually. Bear in mind, to see the scaffold in VR you will also need to have a powerful and compatible smartphone. If you see the scaffold/model with black colours that means your smartphone is not powerful enough.
