SamXL Hall

Initiator: XR Zone in collaboration with Sam XL (Smart Advanced Manufacturing at TU Delft) Duration: ~6 months Platform: VR simulation environment Focus: Robotics programming, industrial visualization, virtual prototyping

Though modest in size, the Sam XL Wall project was a powerful demonstration of how VR can be used to visualize and test advanced manufacturing systems before they are physically implemented. Commissioned by Sam XL, TU Delft’s hub for smart manufacturing innovation, the XR Zone team developed a highly realistic virtual representation of the manufacturing hall — complete with programmable robot arms and autonomous robotic elements.

At the time, the physical space was still under development. The VR simulation enabled users to explore the hall virtually, interact with its elements, and test different robotic behaviors in a safe, simulated environment. Users could trigger a robotic arm, observe its movements, and understand how it would operate in a real-world production scenario.

In addition to simulating movement, the project focused on accurate material rendering and spatial planning, allowing stakeholders to experience and iterate the space before construction was completed. This use of VR as a virtual prototype served not only engineers and designers but also students interested in robotics and automation.

Small in scope but significant in application, this project demonstrated how VR can bridge the gap between concept and execution, especially in the context of smart manufacturing and industrial planning.