Virtual Reality in Earth Moving and Heavy Equipment

Virtual Reality in the earth moving and heavy equipment industry

In recent years, the agricultural and construction machinery industry resceived a huge demand boost. This was accompanied by the development of new models and an increase in the complexity of the products. To master this complexity and developing new products faster are the current challenges by the manufacturers of these products. Virtual Reality is playing at many points, a not insignificant role.

Through the use of virtual reality product development can primarily be accelerated without conventionally producing assemblies or complete machines as a prototype. In addition, coordination and collaboration processes between different areas and countries, will be simplified and speeded up.

Another useful application is the implementation of ergonomic studies or the review of new designs. Through the early involvement of customers, such as farmers or traders, engineers can virtually present different alternatives and discuss with the future users. To test the ergonomics of a tractor cab the driver in the virtual cabin actually operate with almost all the functions .

Furthermore, an application can be seen in the training of users for maintenance, repair and adjustment.

The Visual Decision Platform by ICIDO offers manufacturers of agricultural and construction equipment, and their suppliers support in all areas of the development chain, from design, through development and assembly to mounting case studies in the service, but also in the evaluation of ex-and interior in manufacturing as weel as in the toolmaking or the client presentation. And not just in one location, but also as a collaborative solution across multiple locations. In all areas there are lucrative opportunities for the use of interactive virtual reality solutions.