Augmenting the Future with AR, Wearables, and Mobile Devices

In many cases, existing enterprise software and equipment automation solutions do not adequately engage the workforce, leaving employees overwhelmed by data overload. Augmented reality Wearables Mobile devices Striking the right balance allows us to capture the most value and effectiveness while add...

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Published inMachine Design Vol. 90; no. 11; p. 56
Main Author Batstone, Gabe
Format Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Nashville Endeavor Business Media 01.11.2018
Subjects
Augmented reality
Automation
Big Data
Electronic devices
Employment
Internet access
Internet of Things
Manufacturing
Sifting
Software
Wearable computers
Wearable technology
Work environment
Workers
Switzerland
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Summary:In many cases, existing enterprise software and equipment automation solutions do not adequately engage the workforce, leaving employees overwhelmed by data overload. Augmented reality Wearables Mobile devices Striking the right balance allows us to capture the most value and effectiveness while addressing day-to-day business problems. [...]AR via head-worn wearable devices enables workers to have both their hands available to perform the work and receive dynamic, in-the-moment guidance on what they’re doing. Since AR inherently ‘sees’ the worker’s environment, it has the potential to capture and distribute “tribal knowledge”—information known by certain members of an organization which is shared with the broader organization.
ISSN:0024-9114
1944-9577