IC.IDO Now Natively Supports Varjo XR-4 Series
October 3, 2024 – Helsinki, Finland – Engineers and designers can now unlock even greater potential in process validation workflows, as ESI Group’s industry-leading engineering and manufacturing software, IC.IDO, has announced full native support for the Varjo XR-4 Series.
With its latest 2024.1 update, IC.IDO integrates Varjo’s advanced virtual and mixed reality capabilities, including support for both inside-out tracking and SteamVR tracked headset variants. The latest release also adds support for Varjo controllers, allowing for more precise and intuitive interaction within immersive environments.
By harnessing the power of mixed reality in IC.IDO, users can now seamlessly blend physical and virtual worlds with unmatched precision. For example, with the XR-4 Series, engineers and designers can interact with virtual models using Varjo controllers, while also seeing their own hands, bodies, and colleagues within the immersive environment. This enhanced interaction adds a new level of realism and control in design and process reviews, offering a more intuitive and efficient workflow.
“The ability to see and use your hands, as well as interact with synthetic content using Varjo controllers, is critical for engineers to truly connect with their virtual environment. It brings the virtual experience closer to reality,” said Miika Jokinen, Director of Software Partnerships at Varjo. “The native support for advanced interactions within IC.IDO, combined with the XR-4’s high visual fidelity and comfort, creates a powerful tool for engineering teams to refine and validate their processes.”
“Varjo XR-4 Series takes virtual and mixed reality to new heights, allowing engineers to identify and solve complex challenges in human-performed tasks more quickly and accurately than ever before. The integration of IC.IDO and Varjo means participants in human-centric process reviews can interact naturally with their environment, testing future products and processes in real-world contexts,” said Eric Kam, Product Marketing Manager at ESI Group.
For engineers and manufacturers looking to enhance their product and process reviews, the combination of IC.IDO and Varjo XR-4 Series provides a comprehensive and intuitive tool to design, simulate, and optimize key production and assembly processes.
Key Benefits of IC.IDO and Varjo XR-4 Series:
- Proactively identify and resolve issues early in the design process without physical prototypes
- Collaborate with colleagues in real-time within the same immersive environment
- Interact with virtual models using Varjo controllers, alongside real-world occlusions
- Experience ergonomics and workflow efficiency through realistic, hands-on interaction
- Assess build processes in full-scale, mixed reality environments, merging virtual and physical spaces
- For more information on how to get started with Varjo XR-4 and IC.IDO, including Varjo controller integration, please reach out to Varjo’s sales experts.
- Read about ESI Group Solution Marketing Manager Eric Kam’s insights on using IC.IDO with Varjo headsets in his guest blog from 2022.
