Summary + Thesis Draft #1
Summary The XYZ Reality headset was custom-built for the construction industry and intended to help businesses achieve greater levels of productivity, performance, and collaboration (Carter, 2023). According to XYZ Reality’s website (2023), the XYZ Reality Atom augmented reality (AR) goggles are an advanced tool designed to enhance precision, efficiency, and safety in the construction industry. They feature millimeter-accurate 3D model overlays, enabling users to visualize and align BIM designs directly on-site, reducing errors and ensuring projects stay true to specifications. Integrated with Autodesk BIM 360, the goggles allow seamless management of design models, issue tracking, and real-time collaboration among teams (AEC Magazine, 2023). A high-resolution AR display offers a wide field of view for clear and detailed visualizations, while the safety-certified helmet ensures compliance with construction safety standards (Red Dot, 2023). The device also includes offline functio...