Overview

INTRINSICALLY SAFE

The Onsight Cube is the first industrial thermal fusion wearable, designed to provide hands-free collaboration in hazardous and Ex-certified environments such as oil and gas fields. This rugged, intrinsically safe device enables field workers to capture, annotate, and share both optical and thermal visuals in real time with remote experts, accelerating problem-solving and decision-making.

Built for extreme conditions, the Cube integrates advanced Augmented Reality (AR) capabilities, seamlessly aligning optical and thermal images to deliver thermal fusion visuals. To enhance the user experience in high-risk settings, the device also provides haptic and audible feedback, ensuring users receive crucial information even in noisy or low-visibility environments.

Solution

MULTI-USE CAMERA. RUGGED ENVIRONMENT.

This ultimate imaging tool posed many challenges during development and design due to its advanced features. Cube includes HD optics for clarity, thermal imaging for detecting heat signatures, and thermal fusion with spot temperature for pinpointing areas of concern. It also has a built-in light ring, laser aiming pointer, and onboard storage for easy photo/video media capture and streaming.

Our aim was to create a truly versatile device. The cube can be worn, held, or tripod-mounted, making it suitable for many jobs. Its industrial accessories were designed with safety in mind, featuring a magnetic auto-align latch to ensure user confidence. While these features presented hurdles during development, they contribute to its status as an exceptional tool for professionals.

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Our Process

ROADMAP

We began by understanding the user interaction of the cube by evaluating early mock up configurations leveraging rapid prototypes and 3D printing. This was monumental in our approach to quickly move from 2D sketch concepts into 3D space where we were able to gain key insight for creating a both dynamic and safe device.

Throughout our development journey, we continued to refine our designs via various revisions and iterations, ensuring that the final product was truly multi-use, secure, compact, and easy to use. The quick release magnetic clip mechanism allowed us to provide the end user with satisfying feedback and an overall sense of security and durability.

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