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Collab Platform The Wild Acquires IrisVR’s AEC Solution ‘Prospect’

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The world of virtual reality (VR) collaboration has seen rapid growth over the past few years, with some companies taking a broad approach whilst others focus on more specific industries. Today, collaboration platform The Wild has announced the acquisition of Prospect, IrisVR’s flagship product for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry.

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They’re both in the same field of enterprise collaboration so this acquisition should make them a powerhouse when it comes to companies looking for an immersive solution for teams to work and design together. Prospect integrates with Revit, Rhino, Navisworks, SketchUp, and other 3D tools. It supports HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Oculus Quest, and Windows Mixed Reality headsets.

The deal will see The Wild becoming the core product, integrating Prospect’s range of features. IrisVR’s customers already using Prospect don’t need to change anything, the software will continue to function the same as before. The Wild’s customer base will now include Perkins + Will, KPF, Interior Architects and Leo A Daly (architecture), PAE Engineers, Thornton Tomasetti, Black & Veatch (engineering), Mortenson, Gilbane (construction), and more.

“VR is entering a new chapter with lighter, more accessible hardware and customers that are beginning to deploy enterprise VR at scale,” said Shane Scranton, CEO & Cofounder of IrisVR in a statement. “By joining forces with The Wild, our products will continue to help teams catch errors earlier and make decisions faster, while also building towards a future of deeper integrations and broader hardware support within The Wild’s ecosystem.”

“With remote work becoming common for AEC professionals, we have a unique opportunity to redefine and improve the workplace through immersive collaboration,” adds Gabe Paez, Founder & CEO of The Wild. “We intend to dramatically expand what is possible in The Wild and joining forces with IrisVR is a huge leap forward to empower more teams to experience their work together in virtual reality.”

VRFocus will continue its coverage of The Wild and its latest updates, reporting back with further announcements.

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IrisVR to Bring Collaborative Business Platform Prospect to Oculus Quest

IrisVR specialises in creating virtual reality (VR) software which allows the building industry to visualise their 3D designs with true to scale walkthroughs, improving design workflows for architects, engineers and construction professionals. The app is called Prospect and it supports HTC Vive, Oculus Rift and Windows Mixed Reality headsets. The company will soon be expanding that support to Oculus Quest, giving users wireless all-in-one freedom for the first time. 

IrisVR - Oculus Quest

Prospect is all about streamlining workflows to improve efficiency on construction projects, helping minimise rework costs and project delays. Clients are able to walk through their 3D models created from a number of different file formats including Revit, Navisworks, SketchUp and Rhino, all in 1:1 scale at any time, and soon thanks to Oculus Quest, anywhere.

The software can’t be used directly with Quest, instead, users will need a Windows PC with Prospect installed to generate an IrisVR experience which can then be synced to the standalone headset. The reason being that due to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor inside the headset only small files are supported. “The factors that contribute to performance include the size of textures, the complexity of the geometry, and the number of individual elements in the scene,” notes IrisVR. “With each release, we’ll continue to improve our optimization engine.”

Compatible smaller files can be loaded onto Oculus Quest and then taken out onto site putting subcontractors into the model early and often – so installation gets done right the first time (catching possible dangerous or costly errors that aren’t always noticeable using traditional 2D and 3D QA/QC methods).

Selecting and flagging elements while in a Multiuser Meeting

And Prospect isn’t just about viewing models, thanks to the Multiuser function companies using multiple headsets can hold meetings in VR. Up to 12 individuals are able to join from anywhere in the world and experience a walkthrough of the same model together.

Oculus Quest is launching on 21st May with pre-orders already available. IrisVR hasn’t yet confirmed when Prospect will be compatible with the headset. Additionally, for enterprise use cases, Quest will be available via Oculus for Business. As further details are revealed, VRFocus will keep you updated.