Immersive · Digital twin
Immersive Content
Facilities and spaces brought into 3D with live data on top. We verify what data is actually available before kickoff.
Overview
What we deliver, and how
A digital twin succeeds or fails on data, not on 3D quality. A model that only carries geometry becomes a one-off exhibit; to be usable in operations, it must be settled up front which values arrive and how often. So before kickoff we confirm the available tags, sampling intervals, protocols and security boundary, and fix the scope inside what is actually reachable.
Geometry is built to the fidelity the purpose requires. Layout and circulation checks are fine with a simplified model; clearance studies and task simulation need survey-based precision. Building beyond the need creates recurring update cost, so the purpose is fixed first.
As-built drawings often differ from current conditions. A model that does not reflect changes cannot serve as a basis for planning, so the verification procedure and the party responsible for updates are agreed at handover.
Browser and desktop are the default targets; headsets are applied only where the task calls for it. Immersion-dependent work such as on-site inspection and training suits VR, while shared review over drawings suits a screen. Hardware installation and sensor deployment are outside our scope; we handle the software and the integration that runs on top.
The problem
Where projects usually start
These situations recur in outsourced development. If any apply, we recommend talking to us before kickoff.
Check whether any of these apply to the project you are preparing.
- 01
You have to be on site to know
Checking equipment means sending someone, and night shifts or hazardous zones stretch the interval between checks.
- 02
The drawings no longer match
Changes since handover never made it back into the drawings, so plans built on them break on site.
- 03
Data floats free of the space
Sensor values pile up without being tied to which point on which asset, so tracing a cause is slow.
How it works
Scope what can be linked → Model to purpose → Data tied to place
Today
You have to be on site to know
Night shifts and hazardous zones get checked far less often
As-built drawings no longer match
Changes were never folded back in, so planning cannot rely on them
Sensor values sit apart from the space
Nothing says which machine, or which point on it
02What we deliver
Scope what can be linked
Tag list, polling interval, protocol, security boundary
Precision to match the purpose
Layout review and clearance analysis need different fidelity
Tags bound to 3D coordinates
Every value keeps a record of where it came from
03After delivery
Equipment status you read off a screen
Web and desktop by default, headsets only where they earn it
Point at the anomaly in space
Narrows how far you have to trace the cause
Handover includes the update procedure
Who checks the current state, and how often, is agreed too
- Unity · Unreal
- PLC · SCADA integration
- Model update procedure
Built to be used in operations, not shown in a booth
Our approach
How GENIESOFT responds
One response to each of the three situations above.
- Before
- State you only know on site
- After
- state you can see from a screen
Facilities and spaces move into 3D with collected values layered on top, so which point is in what state reads from one screen.
- Before
- As-built drawings
- After
- current conditions
Current conditions are verified into the model, and who updates it by what procedure is agreed at handover.
- Before
- Free-floating sensor values
- After
- data anchored to the space
Tags are bound to 3D coordinates so every value carries its origin, and anomalies are pointed at in space.
Project flow
How a project runs
The actual sequence a project moves through, step by step.
- 01
Confirm what data is reachable
We first confirm which tags are available at what interval. What cannot be read is taken out of scope.
- 02
Fidelity matched to purpose
Layout checks and clearance studies need different fidelity. Overbuilding leaves recurring update cost.
- 03
Handover and update procedure
We hand over a model reflecting current conditions plus the tag specification, and agree who updates it on what cycle.
Typical projects
Where this applies
The kinds of projects we are most often asked to take on in this field.
01
Remote equipment monitoring
Facilities and spaces move into 3D with collected values layered on. The payoff is largest where people cannot go often — night shifts, hazardous zones.
- Before
- You had to be on site
- After
- All zones on one screen
02
Industrial training simulation
Dangerous or costly tasks are repeated virtually. Sequence, duration and mis-operation points must persist, so the logging system is designed alongside.
- Before
- Too dangerous to train for real
- After
- Repeat safely with records kept
03
Operational data anchored to space
Tags bind to 3D coordinates so every value carries its origin. Which point on which asset is immediately identifiable, narrowing the search for a cause.
- Before
- Sensor values float free of the space
- After
- Anomalies pointed at in space
Work
What we built here
Projects GENIESOFT has delivered in this field.
FAQ
Common questions
Questions we often receive while clients are evaluating a project.
What data can you integrate?
Typically values from PLCs, SCADA or sensor gateways; where a database or API is already collecting, that path is faster. Which tags are actually available and at what interval varies by site, so we review the list together and fix scope before kickoff.
Can we start without an existing 3D model?
Yes. We build from drawings or survey data. As-built drawings often differ from current conditions, so verification is needed, and fidelity is set to the purpose — building beyond the need creates recurring update cost.
Do we need headsets?
No. Browser and desktop are the default. Shared review works better on a screen; headsets are applied only where immersion matters, such as inspection or training.
Principles
What is different
Problems clients commonly hit with outsourced development, and what we do about each.
| Common problem | Our approach | What changes |
|---|---|---|
| "Done" means different things to each side, and it surfaces at handover | Deliverables and acceptance criteria are agreed in writing before kickoff | Nothing left to argue about at acceptance |
| Progress is reported on paper; the real thing appears only at the end | We show working software every two weeks | A wrong turn is caught within two weeks |
| Once delivery is done, the vendor goes quiet | Deployment procedures and incident runbooks are handed over with the code | Operation continues even when staff change |
| Cross-domain work needs multiple vendors, and blame moves between them | XR, AI, web and app, and games sit in one organization | One contract, one party accountable |
Responsibilities
Who does what
What we do at each stage, and what you confirm. Most delays come from late confirmation, so we make both sides explicit before kickoff.
| Stage | GENIESOFT | Client | Deliverable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01Scoping | Requirements analysis, feasibility review, scope and schedule estimation | Confirm priorities, share budget range | Proposal and quote |
| 02Design | Screen design, data modelling, prototypes for risky areas | Review and approve the design | Design document and prototype |
| 03Build | Two-week iterations, demo every other week, progress updates | Feedback on demos, hand over content and source material | Working build and source code |
| 04Acceptance | Acceptance testing support, defect fixes, staff training | Verify against acceptance criteria and sign off | Acceptance record and operations manual |
| 05Operate | Warranty support, incident response, maintenance | Assign an operations contact | Deployment procedures and incident runbooks |
Contact
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