How does Exponent's unique approach help you understand and mitigate complex challenges related to next-gen virtual and augmented reality technologies?
Augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) is one of the world's fastest growing technology sectors. Characterized by novel engineering and safety issues, these technologies are often so cutting-edge that regulatory standards and best practices have yet to be written.
Innovators are increasingly aware of design, manufacturing, and performance issues related to wearable technology, including battery safety, material biocompatibility, light detection and ranging (LIDAR), laser radiation safety, and headset ergonomics. They are also faced with a variety of user-experience issues like safe usage; the design of warnings and instructions; potential effects on vision, balance, or subjective well-being (e.g., nausea); and user enjoyment, adoption, and usability.
Our unique approach to AR/VR usability and safety delivers valuable insights through all stages of the product lifecycle. Our biomechanics experts apply systematic analysis to examine long-term wear, product fit, movement dynamics, impacts of loading forces, and sensitivities regarding anthropometry such as BMI, skin, and age.
Exponent's decades of experience solving complex, interdisciplinary problems enables us to help confront your toughest challenges, including how to modify design to meet differentiated needs of multiple demographics.
Services
For 50+ years, we’ve thrived on solving unstructured problems that require bespoke solutions. Some of our services include:
• Risk assessment and safety engineering
• User experience research and user testing
• Biomechanical performance analysis
• Reliability testing and quality assessment
• Manufacturing audits
• Failure analysis of field returns
• Material biocompatibility assessment
• Regulatory compliance
• Human factors and health and safety evaluations
• Radiofrequency exposure assessment
• Proof-of-concept analysis
• Prototype design and development
• Intellectual property and technology analysis for licensing and due diligence
We provide extensive support and expertise for a range of VR/AR areas.
Next-Gen Expertise
Wearable headsets
Mobile AR platforms
Battery systems
LIDAR and eye-tracking
Printed circuit boards
LED/OLED display
Electrical, haptic, and optical components
Motion and proximity sensors
Biometric sensors
Software security
Our Capabilities Are Unparalleled
With expertise in over 90 disciplines and hundreds of capabilities, tools, and methodologies — we get to the root of even the most complex challenges and give you the objective answers you need.
Biomechanical Expertise for Product Evaluations
Biomechanical risk evaluation for products ranging from consumer and recreational products to industrial equipment and vehicles.
Biomechanical Engineering Support for Product Design & Development
Biomechanics product design analysis for a range of applications — from apparel to consumer products to wearable sensors to vehicles.
Biomechanical Injury Investigations & Analysis
Skilled biomechanical analysis to help determine the cause of specific injuries and communicate results in a relevant and clear context.
Biomechanical Testing & Modeling
Uncover the root cause of injuries with robust and advanced biomechanical analysis.
Experts
Our global and comprehensive expertise across industries gives us a deep understanding of current challenges, best industry practices, and the implications of emerging technologies.
Capability Insights
