Use cases of extended reality in the construction industry

Abstract

The thesis aims to give an overview about different use cases of Extended Reality in the construction field. With the latest hard- and software, there is a large space for pushing along the digitalisation. One objective of the research was to determine the dataflow from modelling programs to environments that support Extended Reality. The other purpose of the study was to collect and cluster the application of this technology. With the aim of a uniform classification, a new table schema was elaborated and supplemented by a lucid graph.

The study was carried out on a very general level that gives an overall understanding about Extended Reality. The information was gathered from own experience in the field and enriched by several online sources. The data was carefully selected to cover a preferably wide field. The idea of the thesis is based on the outcome of the education in Saimia UAS from the summer 2019.

A final result of thesis was that Extended Reality should be focused in research nowadays to improve the construction world. Based on the findings, the development is in progress but far below its potential. Further study is required to accompany the development constantly and keep the information up to date.