This episode covers the use of exciting technology, including HoloLens for seeing virtual products in real space, advancements over the past 100 years in computing power for 3D modelling and simulation, robots, AI, and how we can use micro-electronic devices to keep in touch with our products during their lifecycle. This increases value to the customer and boosts profits.
Chapter 5, “Virtually Inseparable,” covers the definition of what we are calling a virtual product. In short, “a use-specific, digital-based representation of the real product.” It explains the information mirroring model (also known as a digital twin), showing how data flows between the virtual and real product. It also gives an overview of how product models have advanced since the 1800s.
Chapter 6, “Virtually Real,” covers the inhabitants of real and virtual space and how we use them. The inhabitants are passive (e.g., car/plane/frame), quasi-intelligent (e.g., robot) and human. In the real/virtual space with real/virtual occupants there are benefits to different parts of a product lifecycle. A classic example given is an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) with a pilot in real space, transmitting data to a virtual space (digital computer system) that sends information back to the real space, manipulating the UAV. This is a virtually real product.
To wrap up this summary, here’s a poll question we asked during the video podcast:
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