Topcon and DAQRI collaborate on wearable tech for construction

November 30, 2015  - By

Topcon Positioning Group is collaborating with DAQRI, an augmented reality company, on wearable technology designed to change the way construction and survey professionals interface with the job site.

DAQRI is the creator of the DAQRI Smart Helmet, an industrial-grade wearable that seamlessly connects humans to their work environments by providing information about the world around them.

Topcon and DAQRI will work together to create a solution designed to make workers on the job safer and more productive through the use of augmented reality technologies. They plan to do this by integrating DAQRI’s hardware and software solutions with Topcon positioning solutions.

The DAQRI Smart Helmet was designed for the industrial workplace. It includes an advanced sensor package, an intuitive user interface that requires zero calibration, and a battery that lasts a full shift.

The DAQRI Smart Helmet was designed for the industrial workplace. It includes an advanced sensor package, an intuitive user interface that requires zero calibration, and a battery that lasts a full shift.

Powered by 4D Studio, DAQRI’s software platform for positioning, the partnership will allow construction workers to view information from their projects in the real-world work environment to make their workflows safer and more efficient.

The collaboration is designed to bring wearable technology to a wider AEC (architecture, engineering and construction) user base, empowering the wearer with a hands-free tool that can be used on the job, Topcon said in a news release.

“DAQRI is a leader in providing solutions in outdoor environments, which will meld well with our positioning and software innovations,” said Jason Hallett, Topcon vice president of product management. “It’s the first step in utilizing our mutual synergies to develop rugged, heads-up display technology for our marketplace.”

“We are committed to developing innovative solutions that power the future of work and Topcon is at the forefront of the industry with some of the most innovative products that are being used by millions of workers across a variety of environments,” said Matt Kammerait, vice president of product, DAQRI. “This makes them the perfect partner to integrate the Smart Helmet into existing workflows. We look forward to seeing how our partnership re-defines the nature of ‘work,’ by setting a new standard for wearables in the AEC space.”