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Susan Smith
Susan Smith has worked as an editor and writer in the technology industry for over 16 years. As an editor she has been responsible for the launch of a number of technology trade publications, both in print and online. Currently, Susan is the Editor of GISCafe and AECCafe, as well as those sites’ … More » Future plans for IMSI/Design include wearable Google Glass computer and TurboSiteJune 21st, 2013 by Susan Smith
IMSI/Design announced at the 2013 AIA National Convention that TurboSite will be available for Google Glass when the innovative smart device is launched later this year.  Google Glass for site evaluation to be combined with IMSI/Design’s TurboSite for field reporting. The combination of Google Glass for site evaluation and TurboSite, a field reporting app, will be a great one. Users will be able to do site inspections without having to carry building plans, digital camera, laptop and other accoutrements. “Using Google Glass and TurboSite, we’re literally letting someone to walk onto a job site carrying absolutely nothing,” said Royal Farros, company CEO.
According to IMSI materials, Google Glass is a wearable computer with an optical, head-mounted display. A user — carrying nothing but wearing the smart device glasses and running TurboSite — will see building plans directly in front of them. GPS will track their movement through a drawing. The built-in eye glass camera will let them take pictures and record video and TurboSite will automatically insert these into a markup layer at the exact location. When the field report is finished, it is automatically printed for distribution or instantly sent electronically to the entire design and construction team. Tags: AEC, architecture, computer, contractors, designers, Google Glass, IMSI/Design, mobile, TurboSite |
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