SUNBELT Rentals UK & Ireland has launched a free augmented reality (AR) app in what it has said is an industry first.
The free Sunbelt Rentals AR app is available both to customers and the public, in what the firm said sets a new standard for enhanced project efficiency and sustainability in equipment planning and utilisation.
As industries face the increasing pressure to reduce logistical costs and minimise their environmental footprint, AR technology has emerged as a valuable solution. With the Sunbelt Rentals AR app, users can use the power of augmented reality to seamlessly visualise and place equipment in their work environments directly from their mobile devices. This not only supports the equipment planning phase and placement, it ensures ‘precision and ease’ when making decisions on the right equipment to hire.
By leveraging advanced AR technology, the app provides technical information at users’ fingertips. There is the ability to place realistic 3D models of equipment in their intended locations, map out the safety zones, and view diagrams, ensuring optimal placement and incorporation into their projects before the start of the construction phase. This is designed to enhance project planning efficiency and reduce logistical costs and environmental impact.
By visualising equipment placement and logistics during the pre-construction phase, companies can identify opportunities to minimise equipment usage, implement more sustainable equipment options with technical information provided through the app and reduce waste and transport costs, Sunbelt said. This aligns with the firm’s commitment to sustainability through Our Planet strategy, which focuses on driving digital innovation and sustainability.
Glyn Matthews, digital transformation manager at Sunbelt Rentals, said, “Our new AR app, the Sunbelt Rentals Equipment Visualiser app, revolutionises the equipment rental process, allowing users to interact virtually with our equipment, providing an innovative solution to minimise costs and environmental impact. This also improves precision in planning, further reinforcing our commitment to staying at the forefront of the industry through technology-driven solutions.”
