6 Ways Augmented Reality Will Transform Manufacturing Automation
Of all the new Industry 4.0 technologies, Augmented Reality (AR) is the one that, to many people, seems the most surprising. AR devices are often worn like glasses upon which software can project images or instructions as an overly to reality. This technology is more or less sophisticated depending on the application. In some cases, it’s as simple as a way to project instructions to the user. In others, it combines GPS data with vision technology to add visual graphics to a user’s field of view that can accurately identify and track moving objects. Despite the growing accessibility of this technology and the clear advantages, it offers when applied effectively, too many it still seems like a futuristic idea that’s more of a gimmick than a practical manufacturing tool. However, when used intelligently in an automated workflow, augmented reality can significantly improve manufacturing processes. Here’s how.
