Hephaistos provides an augmented‑reality CAD platform that runs on VR/AR headsets, allowing users to sketch, extrude, and manipulate 3D geometry with hand‑tracked gestures in a spatial workspace. The software supports real‑world model placement, collision detection, and cloud‑synced multi‑user sessions for collaborative design, enabling engineers and makers to validate fit and ergonomics before physical prototyping. Subscription tiers give access to unlimited exports, enterprise licensing, and priority support.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Traditional computer-aided design workflows rely on 2‑D screens and separate physical prototyping, which leads to iterative cycles, material waste, and limited real‑time collaboration among distributed teams.
Solution
Hephaistos delivers an augmented‑reality CAD platform that runs directly on VR/AR headsets. Users can sketch, extrude, and manipulate geometry with hand‑tracking gestures in a spatial workspace that overlays the physical environment. The software lets designers place virtual models in the real world to verify fit, dimensions, and ergonomics before any material is produced. Real‑time multi‑user sessions enable engineers, designers, and makers to co‑create from any location, while cloud‑synced project files ensure version control and seamless hand‑off. By integrating spatial visualization with precise engineering tools, Hephaistos shortens development cycles, cuts prototype material costs, and supports both hobbyist and enterprise design pipelines.
Target Audience
The primary users are mechanical engineers, product designers, and hobbyist makers who need immersive, collaborative CAD capabilities, as well as enterprise design teams seeking to reduce prototyping costs and accelerate development cycles.
Features
- Hand‑tracked 3D sketching and extrusion tools that let users sculpt geometry in true spatial scale within an AR headset.
- Real‑world model placement and dimension validation using headset spatial mapping to detect collisions and fit issues instantly.
- Multi‑user collaboration mode with low‑latency synchronization, allowing teammates to co‑design in a shared virtual workspace.
- Instant workspace loading via Meta Store or Steam, requiring no local installation or complex setup.
- Cloud‑based project storage and export management, supporting unlimited model exports on paid plans.
- Precision engineering toolset (snap constraints, parametric adjustments, measurement overlays) for detailed part design.
- Enterprise features including priority support, commercial licensing, and custom feature request workflow.
- Compact application footprint optimized for headset performance, ensuring smooth interaction on consumer‑grade XR devices.