Daewoo Shipbuilding Develops Industry-First Mixed Reality (MR) Based Integrated Warship Platform

Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality Combined Technology Enables Virtual Experience of Trap Construction

[Asia Economy Reporter Hwang Yoon-joo] Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has developed the industry's first mixed reality (MR) warship integrated platform, the 'DW-3000F Surface Ship MR System,' which combines the advantages of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR).

The newly developed mixed reality technology enables virtual experiences of all processes required for warship construction?from sales, design, production, and maintenance to crew training for technology transfer?in an environment identical to that of an actual warship.

At meetings with shipowners for sales, turning on a tablet PC reveals a virtual warship right before their eyes, displaying applicable weapon systems and detailed information, allowing them to directly select desired specifications. Additionally, internal engine room equipment can be selected in the same way, and by virtually boarding the ship, users can easily check operating procedures and preventive maintenance processes for major installed equipment, resulting in high satisfaction among shipowners.

The platform can also be used continuously by designers and workers at production sites. Basic information about the ship under construction, construction methods, equipment operation guides, and maintenance details can be directly confirmed on site, which is expected to improve productivity. In particular, it is anticipated to prevent recurrence and proactively address repeated problems and risk factors during construction, thereby reducing safety accidents as well as construction costs.

A DSME representative involved in the platform development stated, "This digital platform-based integrated solution can be applied to warship construction, operation, and sales activities, and we hope it will serve as a foundation to strengthen future sales competitiveness and create new added value."

Meanwhile, DSME completed the patent application for the platform in September and is preparing for registration review. The company plans to expand its application to its main ship types, including ships and offshore plants, to provide shipowners with world-class technology in the future.

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