Tag: Virtual Reality
Ford designers use Virtual Reality for design reviews
While vehicle production has restarted at Ford facilities across Europe and North America, vehicle development during the COVID-19 crisis has been carried out through the use of virtual reality. During the lockdown, Ford designers collaborated on...
Ford testing 3D virtual reality sketching tool
The Dearborn-based Ford Design Studio is exploring the use of Gravity Sketch, a 3D virtual reality sketching tool, with the goal of developing more human-centric vehicle designs.
Ford testing Microsoft HoloLens as a design evaluation tool
At the Dearborn studios Ford is expanding testing the Microsoft HoloLens mixed reality technology for speeding up the design review and selection process.
Infiniti shows 360° videos showing QX30 and QX60 concepts
At Pebble Beach Infiniti inpartnership with "TEN: The Enthusiast Network" has presented a high-tech virtual experience built around its recent QX30 and QX60 concept cars.
Microsoft and Autodesk demonstrate Maya-HoloLens integration
At Microsoft's Worldwide Partner's Conference (WPC), Autodesk has demonstrated how the HoloLens would integrate with Autodesk's Maya 3D modeling and animation software.
Sculpting Cars in Virtual Reality
Future 3D modeling and sculpting software could offer designers an immersive experience thanks to the new VR headsets and haptic devices.