Mixed-reality pipeline inspection
22/09/2020
Quasset, a company that provides modern and practical asset management solutions, has announced the launch of HoloGrid, a mixed-reality application to create 3D grids.
HoloGrid eliminates the need to manually create UT grids. One of the most challenging parts of pipeline inspection involves taking elbow point thickness measurements. Marking is carried out manually and is a time-consuming process; human error can potentially cause inaccuracies, lead to mishaps and create substantial costs due to having to repeat the inspection. 3D grids are created instantaneously with HoloGrid, optimising operations and delivering significant cost savings.With HoloGrid, workers can quickly visualise, interact with and convey 3D data. Gains in efficiency are achieved as field technicians can quickly expedite their data collection workflows. Instant remote assistance can be provided, making collaboration seamless. By digitalising the gridding process, the reliability and repeatability of routine precise measurement data significantly improves.
HoloGrid projects a 3D grid onto a pipe elbow, interactively blending real-world objects with digital content. Using gestures and voice commands, the projected hologram can move and rotate in all directions, giving workers a 360 view of the asset. HoloGrid creates a spatial map of the environment, allowing workers to reproduce exact measurements at the same location. The application includes predefined dimensions such as angle, width, radius and grid size to record constant measurement data. HoloGrid is optimally used in combination with Microsoft’s Trimble XR10 with HoloLens 2, an untethered mixed-reality device mounted on an industry-standard hard hat.
https://quasset.com/hologrid
