SuperVision
Challenges with Current AR Implementation in Construction
AR holds significant promise for the construction sector, especially when it comes to progress tracking and compliance checking between contract designs (BIMs) and site reality. However, its application has been limited by several constraints. Current AR apps for construction can be cumbersome, often demanding users to scan QR codes at specific locations to calibrate the AR view. This not only inconveniences the user but restricts the projection of BIM models to pre-determined spots. There is also a dependency on specialized equipment such as additional heavy smart helmets that users have to wear, which further reduces flexibility. Such limitations mean users cannot engage with the BIM design spontaneously wherever they are on the site.
Introducing SuperVision
SuperVision offers a transformative approach to AR in construction. Prioritizing user ease and accessibility, it provides a fully automated method to overlay design onto the real-world view. The tool is device-agnostic and lies in its simplification: To project a BIM, all that’s required is a short video capture or even a single photo, providing critical context for SuperVision’s deep-learning-driven projection engine. The result is a convenient, on-the-go BIM visualization wherever the user is on site.
Integration with VisionBuilder
SuperVision is a core capability of VisionBuilder. This mode of integration is similar to CollaboVision. When using SuperVision, office teams can gain a real-time view of the design overlays during video chats with site teams, seamlessly integrating the digital world into reality and bridging the informational gap between site and office.