XR Studio created virtual learning environment with Hololens for Perho Culinary, Tourism & Business College
7. February, 2019
XR Studio created virtual learning environment with Hololens Mixed Reality application for Perho Culinary, Tourism & Business College. The application guides and instructs user to complete different work stages in a kitchen and dining room. User controls the Hololens application with gaze and gestures and allows user to work hands-free.
AR trends in 2019
23. January, 2019
Even though last year we saw a lot of activity in utilizing AR it was not its breakthrough year yet. This year will likely not be either but we will nevertheless see a lot of developments in AR/MR software and hardware towards their production use. There have already been sneak peeks on the multiple AR trends in year 2019 and we are excited to see how they evolve this year and how Softability Studio can leverage them for the benefit of our customers.
XR Challenge Final report
14. December, 2018
XR Challenge Final was arranged on 18.-19.9.2018 at Tampere Mediapolis where Softability was one of the finalists. The day after the Final concentrated on the XR-seminar where Softability also participated in. The seminar gathered almost 200 XR-industry experts and people who were interested in the industry. Besides the exhibition there were also three XR-specialists giving speeches on the XR industry.
Softability selected for XR Challenge Final!
12. June, 2018
Softability is in the XR Challenge Final! With the competition the industry players Fastems, Glaston and Valmet are looking for the best XR solutions to solve their challenges. XR Challenge culminates in the final on 18 September, where eight finalists are competing. Good luck for the finalists!
VIESTI remote support helps in repair and maintenance work
27. March, 2018
VIESTI remote support solution allows experts to advise field technicians through live video. The technician shows the problem to the expert with VIESTI mobile app, and together, via VIESTI ExpertHub and video, they can fix the problem faster and smarter.
Softability made an AR application for Tehomet to showcase lighting poles
2. February, 2018
XR Studio has developed an augmented reality (AR) application for Tehomet to present lighting pole products virtually. The mobile application is an interactive AR product catalog that visualizes lighting poles impressively in augmented reality.
Augmented reality in remote support combined with smart expert portal helps in service and maintenance work
16. January, 2018
Softability’s Sales Manager, Mikko Luukkonen, describes the new ways of using remote support solutions and making use of augmented reality e.g. in the device installation and maintenance work.
VR / AR Industry of Finland survey by FIVR and Tekes
18. December, 2017
Read the VR/AR industry of Finland survey – made by FIVR for Tekes. Softability is one of the augmented / mixed reality companies described in the report.
VIESTI Remote Support with Video & AR
17. November, 2017
Softability Studio releases a SmARt Remote Support solution called VIESTI at Slush17 in Helsinki Expo Centre on 1st of December. VIESTI is a collaboration and video streaming solution for industry and services companies seeking new ways to connect field workers and experts anywhere in real-time.
Meet us at Slush!
14. November, 2017
Come meet us at Slush in Helsinki Expo Centre on November 30th / December 1st. We’ll be showcasing our new Remote Support solution VIESTI.
The potential of augmented reality and wearable technology in business
20. September, 2017
Softability hosted a seminar for TeamRobotics netowrk. The seminar consisted of interesting topics including artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and Augmented Reality (AR). Read the brif summary of Softability’s presentation.
Softability invests in R&D on Remote Support
7. August, 2017
Softability is developing a scalable Remote Support solution for live support video calling and streaming. Customers can remotely share the expertise of in-house supervisors to the onsite workers in real-time.
Softability launched X-Reality Workshop
21. June, 2017
Softability launched X-Reality Workshop service to help its customers to turn the augmented reality ideas into business opportunities. Softability X-Reality Workshop is a creative way to brainstorm and transform ideas into solutions. The workshop is designed for companies interested in enhancing their business with new technologies.
Softability proudly presents its Studio team!
21. April, 2017
Softability is a leading provider of innovative enhanced reality solutions in Finland. Now we can proudly present our Softability Studio team, which consists of experts capable of pushing the limits of the latest Augmented Reality (AR), Mixed Reality (MR) and Virtual Reality (VR) technologies and devices.
AR equipment to aid service and maintenance
11. April, 2017
Augmented reality applications and wearable technology can aid the work of service and maintenance teams in the field in a variety of ways. They can benefit from remote support and receive working instructions on their smart glasses. In addition, AR technology e.g. enables equipment identification, 3D visualization. It also leaves hands free to do the work.
HoloLens is suitable for showcasing equipment
16. March, 2017
Softability developed a HoloLens application to showcase equipment for Perkin Elmer Wallac. HoloLens is eminently suitable for visualising large items of equipment, because it helps to show them virtually in 3D at the right size, regardless of location.
HoloLens solution for Meyer Turku
10. February, 2017
Softability designed a HoloLens application for Meyer Turku Oy. The solution enables the user to view the new Tallink Megastar ship virtually in the so-called mixed reality mode that blends the real environment and the digital world.
Might the HoloLens application help reduce human error?
21. January, 2017
Softability undertook a Proof-of Concept project for Thermo Fisher Scientific, in which augmented reality was exploited in the control of the Varioskan™ LUX analysis and measuring device.