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Forestry Vision Pro

Hot Team (BFA2/BFA3) 2025

The project explores the development of AR glasses designed to assist forest thinning operations. Our concept integrates augmented reality to enhance decision-making in forestry, providing real-time visualization of trees to be thinned, environmental data, and safety guidance, allowing the user to switch between different modes like standard, orientation, assistive or information. Through workshops, site visits, and extensive research, we identified key challenges and user needs, which guided our iterative design process. The solution combines user-friendly hardware design with intuitive software, aiming to reduce errors, improve efficiency, and support sustainable forestry practices. The project demonstrates how emerging technology can transform traditional forestry methods while maintaining ecological balance and operational safety.

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Project Information

Our project focuses on creating augmented reality (AR) glasses tailored for forest thinning operations. The goal was to design a tool that assists forestry workers by overlaying relevant information directly into their field of view. The AR system visualizes trees marked for thinning, tracks environmental parameters, allows tree count, and provides safety alerts and guidance, allowing users to make informed decisions efficiently. The project emphasizes a balance between technological innovation and sustainability, ensuring that the tool supports ecological forest management while enhancing operational workflow.

Methods

We employed a human-centered design approach, beginning with research into current forestry practices, safety challenges, and user needs. Workshops and brainstorming sessions allowed the team to generate ideas collaboratively, while site visits provided insight into real-world conditions. Sketching and 3D modeling helped translate concepts into tangible prototypes, enabling iterative testing and refinement. We focused on both hardware and software usability, ensuring that the helmet and glasses are safe, comfortable to wear and intuitive to operate in outdoor conditions.

Results

The outcome is a conceptual AR glasses system that integrates visualization, environmental data, and safety notifications. Our 3D models illustrate how the glasses fit ergonomically and display information clearly in a forest setting. The design proposes intuitive interaction

methods, such as a knob button and voice control, allowing easy button control and hands-free operation. The project demonstrates potential for increased efficiency, accuracy, and safety in forest thinning tasks while supporting sustainable forestry practices. Future development could include functional prototypes and field testing to validate the design in practical scenarios.