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5 Mind-Blowing Real-World Applications Made with Unity — Taking Gaming Technology to the Next Level!by@puneet9995
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5 Mind-Blowing Real-World Applications Made with Unity — Taking Gaming Technology to the Next Level!

by Puneet RawatMay 30th, 2023
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Unity is a cross-platform game engine that has taken the gaming industry by storm. But did you know that it can be used for much more than just games? In fact, Unity has been used to create some amazing real-world applications that have revolutionized the way we interact with technology.
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Unity is a cross-platform game engine that has taken the gaming industry by storm. But did you know that it can be used for much more than just games? In fact, Unity has been used to create some amazing real-world applications that have revolutionized the way we interact with technology.


Here are five incredible examples of real-world applications built with Unity:

1. Interactive Product Configurators

Unity has been used to create interactive product configurators for industries such as automotive, real estate, and interior to customize and visualize products in real time, enabling them to make more informed purchasing decisions. For instance, Audi used Unity to create an interactive configurator that allows customers to build and customize their dream car, changing features such as exterior color, wheel style, and interior trim.


2. Training Simulators

Unity has proven to be an invaluable tool for creating training simulators across a variety of industries, such as aviation and medicine. For instance, the U.S. Navy uses Unity to train sailors on how to operate complex systems on board ships, while medical students can also use Unity to practice surgical procedures in a virtual operating room, allowing them to learn and refine their skills in a safe and controlled environment before performing operations on real patients.


APM’s Virtual Reality — Safety Training

3. Virtual Tours

Virtual Tours have been taken to the next level thanks to Unity. Museums, galleries, and real estate properties can all benefit from a virtual tour, and Unity has been used to create these immersive experiences. For example, the Smithsonian American Art Museum created a VR experience that lets visitors explore a virtual version of the museum’s Renwick Gallery.


Renwick’s ‘Burning Man’ Exhibit In Virtual Reality

4. Industrial Visualization

Unity has been used to create stunning industrial visualizations that help engineers and designers better understand complex systems. For example, Siemens uses Unity to create virtual twins of industrial equipment, allowing engineers to test and optimize equipment performance before installation.


Siemens Digital Twin Robotics Simulation

5. Interactive Advertising

Immersive Advertisement has become a new frontier for Unity. Brands are using Unity to create engaging advertisements that stand out from the crowd. One example is Coca-Cola’s interactive vending machine, which lets customers play games and win prizes.


Coca-Cola’s Interactive Vending Machine


Unity has also been used to create engaging augmented reality (AR) advertising campaigns that bring products to life in a new way. For example, McDonald’s created an AR campaign that allows customers to scan their Happy Meal boxes and see a virtual world come to life on their phones, complete with animated characters and interactive games.


McDonald’s AR Happy Meal Boxes


Overall, the real-world applications of Unity are impressive and far-reaching. Whether it’s creating training simulations for the military or virtual tours of museums, Unity is enabling new and innovative ways of experiencing and interacting with the world. And if you’re interested in learning more about how to build your own Unity applications, I highly recommend checking out “Hands-On Unity Application Development”, which is packed with practical tips and techniques for building real-world applications with Unity.