Development of a Cross-Platform 3D HMI Prototype with Integrated UI/UX Design and Animation Capabilities

The client requires a comprehensive HMI prototype that seamlessly integrates 3D model control with 2D UI elements, supporting both desktop and mobile screens. Challenges include ensuring ease of UI design integration, enabling real-time 3D animation, and facilitating rapid development and iterative testing within an efficient workflow environment.

A mid-sized manufacturing company seeking to develop an interactive HMI prototype for their robotic automation systems, emphasizing ease of UI design, 3D visualization, and smooth integration with backend control logic.

• Deliver a fully functional, cross-platform HMI prototype compatible with desktops and mobile devices.
• Implement a modular architecture allowing easy adaptation of UI/UX designs imported from design tools such as Figma or Photoshop.
• Develop an interactive 3D model (e.g., robotic arm) controllable via 2D UI elements, with real-time animation and manipulation capabilities.
• Integrate a mock or actual backend control system using C++ to simulate device operation and data exchange.
• Create comprehensive documentation for building, deploying, and extending the prototype within the development environment.
• Ensure the prototype is delivered within the scheduled timeframe and within budget constraints to facilitate subsequent application development.

• Imported UI/UX designs from design tools like Figma or Photoshop for quick prototyping.
• Support for adapting UI layouts responsively to mobile and desktop screens.
• Integration of a 3D model (e.g., robotic arm) with controls for rotation, manipulation, and movement via UI elements.
• Timeline animation features for demonstrating sequence flows or device operations.
• Mocked backend logic implemented in C++ for controlling 3D model behavior and interactions.
• Export-ready project environment compatible with development tools for final refinement.

• Design tools (Figma, Photoshop) for importing UI designs
• Backend simulation or control systems via C++ modules
• Cross-platform build and deployment tools

• Responsive design supporting multiple screen sizes including desktops and mobile devices
• System performance supporting real-time control and animation with minimal latency
• Maintainability through clear documentation and modular architecture
• Scalability to incorporate additional UI elements or 3D models in future iterations

The development of this cross-platform, interactive HMI prototype is expected to facilitate rapid UI/UX design testing and iteration, reduce development time for future applications, and enhance client demonstration capabilities. It aims to significantly streamline the design-to-deployment process, ultimately supporting quicker time-to-market for the client's automation solutions.