Vision. Terrascope

Overview

Welcome to our 3D Map Table Application for Vision Pro, a cutting-edge tool that brings an immersive experience to exploring and interacting with geographical tracks. Built using Unity and the Cesium plugin, this app offers a seamless way to view, review, and customize various tracks on a dynamic 3D map, making spatial data visualization more intuitive and engaging.

Goals

Our primary goal with the 3D Map Table Application is to revolutionize how users interact with geographical data by providing a fully immersive experience on Vision Pro. We aim to empower users to explore tracks in a virtual environment, customize track points through Contentful, and gain valuable insights from the interactive map interface.

Concept

The 3D Map Table Application transforms traditional map interactions by introducing an immersive 3D environment where users can visualize, analyze, and interact with tracks. Whether it’s reviewing a hiking trail, a logistical route, or any custom track, users can explore every detail in a virtual space. Tracks can be customized and managed through Contentful, ensuring flexibility and control over the displayed data.

Development

The development of the 3D Map Table Application involved several key steps:

App Architecture: Built on Unity with Cesium integration to deliver a rich 3D mapping experience, ensuring smooth performance and high-fidelity visuals.
Cesium Plugin: Incorporated the Cesium plugin to render detailed, realistic 3D maps with precise geographical data.
Track Management: Integrated Contentful for managing and customizing tracks. Admins can add, edit, and remove track points, adjust track visibility, and customize metadata for each track.
Interaction and Exploration: Designed intuitive controls for users to navigate the 3D map, interact with track points, and access detailed information about each track.

Features

The 3D Map Table Application offers several key features to enhance the user experience:

Immersive 3D Map: Explore tracks in a fully immersive environment on Vision Pro, bringing geographical data to life.
Customizable Tracks: Tracks can be managed through Contentful, allowing for personalized experiences.
Interactive Points: Users can click on track points to reveal detailed information, such as timestamps and custom metadata.
Real-Time Updates: Tracks and points can be updated in real time, ensuring users always have access to the latest data.
Resizable Table and Location Selection: Users can resize the virtual table to fit their workspace and choose a specific location for the 3D map using a global 2D map interface.

Delivery

The 3D Map Table Application is delivered through an efficient, scalable system designed for the Vision Pro platform. With Unity and Cesium at its core, the app is built to handle future enhancements and updates seamlessly.