Ariane 6 in the virtual world
ArianeGroup uses VR with ART motion capture for scale-1 design reviews — collision checks, assembly validation, and shorter development cycles for launch vehicles.
VR in launch vehicle development
ArianeGroup uses virtual reality to shorten design times for launch vehicles — from construction through assembly, testing, and maintenance.
Precision at scale 1
Immersive 3D visualization instead of flat 2D/3D views makes it easier to reflect on complex systems. Products are viewed at full scale; collision and telescoping risks between components are detected early — including kinematics and operator movements.
Integration into the development process
VR software is connected to the information system. Project managers integrate virtual design reviews into validation processes — with feedback of changes into CAD workflows.
Why ART?
Motion capture delivers the precise 6DOF foundation for immersive engineering environments — including collaborative work across multiple sites.
Related use cases
Aerospace simulation
First-of-its-kind 3D visualization for aerospace — curved Sony Crystal LED wall, Mechdyne integration, and 16 ART tracking cameras for immersive design review.
Mechdyne FLEX at WSU NIAR
Largest Mechdyne FLEX system at WSU NIAR in Wichita — eight ART cameras for virtual twins and immersive aerospace research and simulation.
Mercedes-Benz VR Center
ART optical motion tracking at the Mercedes-Benz Virtual Reality Center in Sindelfingen — Powerwall visualization, digital validation, and type approval with precise 6DOF tracking.
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