Immersive Engineering Visual Intelligence Engine
Design faster. Diagnose visually. Unlock engineering potential globally.
FRIDAY is not just a 3D viewer. It is a Generative Immersive Visual Intelligence Engine that eliminates the friction between engineering imagination and interactive visualization.
Unlike static CAD tools or manual modeling workflows, FRIDAY transforms natural language and sketches into physics-aware 3D scenes in real-time. It leverages Gemini 3.0 Pro for constraint solving and spatial reasoning, Gemini Live API for sub-500ms voice interaction, and Gemini 3.0 Pro Vision for blueprint interpretationβturning abstract concepts into tangible, manipulable holograms that engineers can diagnose, explode, and understand.
Engineers and industrial teams face critical visualization and diagnostic challenges:
| Challenge | Impact |
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| The Visualization Gap | Engineers spend weeks translating concepts into 3D models, creating a massive learning bottleneck across mechanical, electrical, and systems engineering. |
| CAD Tool Complexity | Traditional 3D software requires 100+ hours of training, limiting rapid prototyping and concept validation. |
| Manufacturing Diagnosis Bottleneck | Industrial teams manually disassemble machines to diagnose failures, averaging 120 minutes per incident. |
| Scrap Waste Crisis | Destructive diagnostics generate 40% of manufacturing scrap waste globally, costing billions in material loss. |
| Knowledge Transfer Barrier | Complex assemblies cannot be easily shared or understood without physical access to the machine. |
FRIDAY addresses these challenges through a voice-first, vision-enabled generative architecture that transforms speech and sketches into interactive 3D diagnostic environments, eliminating manual modeling while enabling non-destructive failure analysis.
- β 5-10x faster concept-to-visualization speed for engineering teams.
- β 96% reduction in diagnosis time (5 mins vs. 120 mins).
- β Seamless mastery enabled across mechanical and electrical disciplines.
- β 60% reduction in scrap waste through precise, non-invasive digital diagnostics.
- β 40% boost in overall manufacturing efficiency.
- β Significant curtailment of global factory downtime and productivity losses.
FRIDAY employs a multi-modal, physics-aware pipeline powered by Google's Gemini 3.0 Pro (for reasoning/vision) and Gemini 2.5 Flash (for audio latency).
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β‘ The Architect (Reasoning) (
gemini-3-pro-preview)- Role: The Physicist & Engineer.
- Task: Analyzes queries (e.g., "Create a V8 Engine") and recursively deconstructs them into functional sub-assemblies using strict JSON schemas.
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ποΈ The Eye (Vision) (
gemini-3-pro-preview)- Role: The Blueprint Scanner.
- Task: Ingests raw images (napkin sketches, schematics), infers depth and component hierarchy, and maps 2D lines to 3D structures.
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π£οΈ The Interface (Live API) (
gemini-2.5-flash-native-audio)- Role: The Real-Time Operator.
- Task: Provides <500ms latency voice control via WebSockets. Handles tool calling to trigger 3D generation commands mid-sentence.
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π The Constructor (Procedural Engine) (
Three.js+R3F)- Role: The Renderer.
- Task: Takes the JSON output from the Architect and instantiates geometric primitives (Cylinders, Toruses, Boxes) into a renderable Scene Graph.
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β The Navigator (Kinematics) (
MediaPipe Hands)- Role: The Controller.
- Task: Tracks hand landmarks to enable "Minority Report" style gesture controls (Pinch-to-Rotate, Spread-to-Explode).
/FRIDAY.
βββ components/
β βββ Interface/
β β βββ GlassCard.tsx # UI Container
β β βββ HUD.tsx # Main Heads-Up Display
β β βββ VoiceModule.tsx # Audio Visualizer & Controls
β βββ Simulation/
β β βββ HandControls.tsx # MediaPipe Gesture Logic
β β βββ Scene3D.tsx # R3F WebGL Scene
βββ hooks/
β βββ useLiveSession.ts # Gemini Live API Hook
βββ services/
β βββ geminiService.ts # Gemini 3.0 Pro & Vision Logic
βββ App.tsx # State Orchestrator
βββ index.html # Entry & Tailwind Config
βββ metadata.json # App Manifest
βββ types.ts # TypeScript Interfaces & Schemas
βββ vite.config.js
βββ README.md
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Constraint-Based Generation (Gemini 3.0 Pro + JSON Schemas)
- Implemented in
services/geminiService.tsusingresponseSchema. - Sample:
export const AnalysisSchema = { type: Type.OBJECT, properties: { components: { type: Type.ARRAY, items: { type: Type.OBJECT, properties: { structure: { /* Geometric Primitives */ }, relativePosition: { /* [x, y, z] */ } } } } } };
- Implemented in
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Real-Time Voice Control (Gemini Live API)
- Implemented via WebSockets in
hooks/useLiveSession.ts. - Sample:
// Connects to native-audio model with tools const sessionPromise = client.live.connect({ model: 'gemini-2.5-flash-native-audio-preview-09-2025', config: { tools: [{ functionDeclarations: [generateSystemTool] }] } });
- Implemented via WebSockets in
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Procedural 3D Rendering
- JSON data is transformed into Three.js meshes in
components/Simulation/Scene3D.tsx. - Sample:
// Dynamically renders geometric primitives based on AI output const GeometryRenderer: React.FC<{ shape: PrimitiveShape, args: number[] }> = ({ shape, args }) => { switch (shape) { case PrimitiveShape.TORUS: return <torusGeometry args={args} />; case PrimitiveShape.CYLINDER: return <cylinderGeometry args={args} />; // ... } }
- JSON data is transformed into Three.js meshes in
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Gesture Recognition (MediaPipe)
- Computer vision logic runs client-side in
components/Simulation/HandControls.tsx. - Sample:
// Detects "Explode" gesture (Open Hands) if (isOpen(hand1) && isOpen(hand2)) { onCursorMove({ mode: 'EXPLODE', ... }); const val = (handDistance - 0.1) * sensitivity.explode; onExplode(val); }
- Computer vision logic runs client-side in
An operating environment designed for cognitive flow.
- Holographic HUD: Glassmorphic panels with real-time blur/saturation modulation (12px backdrop filter).
- Reactive Neon Typography:
JetBrains Monofor data density andInterfor UI legibility, dynamically scaling with voice intensity. - Neural Compilation Sequence: A mesmerizing "Hyperspace" canvas animation that visualizes the AI's reasoning process during model generation.
From abstract thought to rigid-body assembly.
- Text-to-Engineering: Translates natural language ("Generate a Tesla Valve") into complex, multi-primitive 3D meshes.
- Optical Blueprint Ingestion: Upload technical schematics or napkin sketches; Gemini Vision infers depth, scale, and occlusion to reconstruct the 3D asset.
- Dynamic Exploded Views: Non-destructive disassembly of generated models via slider or gesture control to inspect internal mechanisms.
Predictive maintenance powered by neural reasoning.
- Stress Testing: The AI analyzes geometric relationships to hypothesize thermal hotspots and mechanical stress vectors.
- Anomaly Detection: Real-time flagging of "Critical" components with visual color-coding (Red/Yellow/Green) within the 3D viewport.
- Remediation Protocols: Generates specific, context-aware engineering solutions for every detected failure point (e.g., "Increase bearing lubrication").
Hands-free mastery of the digital canvas.
- Low-Latency Voice Loop: Powered by Gemini Live (WebSockets), offering sub-500ms response times for conversational iteration.
- "Minority Report" Gestures: MediaPipe integration tracks hand landmarks for intuitive manipulationβPinch to Rotate, Spread to Explode, Fist to Reset.
- Core: React 19, TypeScript, Vite.
- AI:
@google/genai(Gemini 3.0 Pro, 2.5 Flash). - 3D Engine: React Three Fiber (Three.js).
- Vision: MediaPipe Hands.
- Styling: Tailwind CSS (Custom "Lumina" Theme).
- Animation: Framer Motion.
For the best experience, please use the deployed application.
If you encounter quota-related errors when running locally with a free-tier Gemini API key, this is expected behavior due to API rate limitations. The deployed version is configured with appropriate API access to ensure uninterrupted service.
- Node.js 18+
- A Google Cloud Project with Gemini API enabled.
- Webcam access (for gesture control).
- Microphone access (for voice commands).
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Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/aditya-ai-architect/F.R.I.D.A.Y.git cd F.R.I.D.A.Y -
Install dependencies
npm install
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Configure Environment Create a
.envfile in the root:VITE_GEMINI_API_KEY=your_google_gemini_api_key_here
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Launch the Engine
npm run dev
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Grant Permissions Allow camera and microphone access when prompted for full functionality.
- Initialize: Click "Initiate Generation" and type a system name (e.g., "Nuclear Fusion Core") or upload a sketch.
- Voice Control: Click the Mic orb. Say "Explode the view" or "Generate a robotic arm".
- Gesture Control: Enable gestures. Pinch with one hand to rotate, spread two hands to explode the assembly.
- Diagnose: Click "Deep Scan" to identify potential mechanical failures in the generated model.
- Manufacturing Training: Onboard new technicians with interactive 3D manuals.
- Failure Diagnosis: Identify faulty bearings without machine downtime.
- Design Validation: Test mechanical concepts before physical prototyping.
- Remote Support: Guide field engineers through repairs via shared 3D views.
- Education: Teach mechanical engineering with tangible, manipulable models.
Engineered by Aditya Gaurav