Luke Harris XR

The suspended artwork installation at One Melbourne Quarter  became a breakthrough case for Hololens AR in manufacturing, proving its value in complex fabrication tasks.

Precisely align a virtual CAD model (with 500+ unique rod locations and drill holes) to the physical structure for accurate tack welding – traditionally a drawing-intensive process prone to human error.

AR Solution:

• Successfully anchored the Hololens to the main structure (despite initial skepticism about tracking reliability)
• Enabled workshop teams to visualize and mark hole locations in AR, eliminating constant drawing references
• Completed the task faster than traditional methods, with superior accuracy

Impact:

• Significant labor hours saved in measurement and layout
• Demonstrated AR's potential to bridge digital design and physical fabrication
• First-hand validation of wearable AR's readiness for industrial workflows

When tracking works (sometimes miraculously), AR can outperform conventional methods – this project paved the way for more ambitious XR fabrication applications.

   
  
Project Details
Design Robotics
UAP
Interview