Photorealistic digital twins are at the core of modern industrial and building management processes, offering a precise virtual representation of reality. They help companies save time and money, whether by helping with quickly accessing information, training employees, or planning renovation projects. However, capturing these highly detailed images needed to create this digital twin presents a significant challenge: data protection.
The problem: data protection in practice
When an industrial company seeks to digitize its factory premises to improve maintenance processes, it creates a photorealistic digital twin of the site. In many industries, however, operations run continuously, making it nearly impossible to simply “pause” production to create the digital twin. As a result, images captured during the recording process often include identifiable employees, vehicles, and license plates. Under the German General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), processing such personal data without the consent of the individuals involved is prohibited. Scheduling night or weekend work to avoid capturing sensitive info is a costly alternative, adding to the workload and straining budgets and resources.
The solution: Automatic redaction with FRAMENCE
This is where FRAMENCE comes in. Our AI-powered digital twin platform provides an elegant and effective solution: during the image import and creation of the photorealistic digital twin, our software automatically identifies and obscures people and license plates. This process can also be applied retroactively, whether to document new areas or anonymize existing twins.
In practice, FRAMENCE delivers significant benefits across various use cases. For instance, industrial plants with 24/7 operations can be digitized seamlessly. In a large chemical facility where employees are constantly working on machines, FRAMENCE’s AI automatically detects and obscures individuals, ensuring the digital twin remains fully usable without violating data protection regulations.
Similarly, FRAMENCE is indispensable in logistics centers operating on three-shift schedules. While images are captured amid active operations—showing employees and numerous delivery vehicles—the software ensures that faces and license plates are instantly detected and blurred, all without disrupting workflows.
FRAMENCE is also an ideal solution for digitizing office buildings where workstations need to be documented for future renovations. In many cases, it’s not feasible to send all employees to work from home. FRAMENCE ensures that all individuals in the images are blurred, safeguarding their privacy.
The platform also excels on construction sites, where dozens of workers are actively engaged daily. Clients can document progress regularly, capturing images during standard working hours without compromising workers’ privacy. This ensures seamless documentation of construction progress while maintaining data protection compliance.
What if people obstruct key installations?
FRAMENCE’s advanced technology captures installations from multiple angles. If a person or vehicle blocks a detail in one image, an alternate perspective can be used to reveal the obscured area. The result is a complete and accurate digital representation of the installation or site, even when people or vehicles are present during the recording process.
Why choose FRAMENCE
FRAMENCE is the smart choice for companies looking to save time and money while ensuring full compliance with GDPR regulations. Whether you’re digitizing factory premises, office buildings, construction sites, or logistics centers, FRAMENCE allows you to create photorealistic digital twins efficiently and securely, with data protection built into the process.
If you’re ready to digitize your buildings and facilities quickly, easily, and in full compliance with data protection laws, we’re here to help. Contact us today to learn more or schedule a free demo.
