Create Virtual Optical Prototypes with Speed and Accuracy

With today's complex optical components, it is not cost-effective to manufacture multiple physical prototypes when verifying the lit appearance of optical illumination systems. VisionSym - Visualization System Simulator solves this challenge, providing physics-based, photorealistic simulations so you can assess both qualitative and quantitative metrics virtually.

Gain unparalleled accuracy in validating the lit and unlit appearance of illumination optics models. With VisionSym, count on accurate tone mapping algorithms and luminance / color measurements with physics-based light sources, materials, and media. Analyze and address design challenges by pinpointing root causes and efficiently making model updates in LucidShape CAA V5 Based. VisionSym sets the benchmark for optical visualization.

  • Emphasize simulation performance without compromising on physical accuracy.
  • Support efficient model updates and iterative design processes.
  • Integrate into existing optical development workflows seamlessly.

VisionSym: Real-Time, Physics-Based Visualization for Optical Design

Accelerate your optical design workflow with VisionSym, a GPU-powered Monte Carlo renderer that delivers photorealistic, physics-based simulations in real time. Whether you’re developing automotive lighting, architectural illumination, or AR displays, VisionSym provides high-resolution HDR images for both qualitative visualization and quantitative analysis. Integrated with LucidShape CAA, it supports interactive design iterations, tone mapping, and advanced luminance and color investigations—all without costly physical prototypes. With EXR HDR format output and built-in analysis tools, VisionSym helps engineers make informed decisions faster and communicate product appearance with precision.

Key Features of VisionSym

Quantitative Physics-Based Simulations

Employ quantitative, physics-based algorithms to simulate light sources and materials. Gain a highly realistic and quantitatively correct representation.

GPU-Accelerated Renderings

Run renderings fully accelerated by a graphics processing unit (GPU). VisionSym dramatically speeds up the calculations required to create lit and unlit visualizations of your system.

Interactive Light Simulation Tool

Launch in interactive mode and view progressive updates to the ray trace until the image reaches the fidelity you need. When you change the camera position, the visualization progressively updates.

Advanced Analysis tool

Analyze numerical luminance / color data using the Advanced Analysis tool. Streamline analysis steps, access a range of analysis tools, and simplify interactive design analysis and troubleshooting.

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VisionSym Software – FAQ

VisionSym is a precise visualization system simulator that validates unlit and lit appearances of an optical model.

VisionSym supports the following applications:

  • Exterior automotive lighting
  • Interior automotive lighting
  • General lighting

VisionSym capabilities include the following:

  • Employs quantitative, physics-based algorithms to simulate light sources and materials
  • Supports fully GPU-accelerated renderings
  • Performs quantitative assessments and uses accurate tone mapping and luminance / color measurement tools to visualize results that support reliable engineering decisions
  • Analyzes numerical luminance / color data using Advanced Analysis
  • Integrates seamlessly into existing optical development workflows

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