Industrial augmented reality (AR) platforms are used to improve the business processes of workforces in industrial fields. Interactive AR content can help to better these employees’ productivity, effectiveness, and safety. Industrial AR software empowers users to upload their own AR content, typically created with an AR SDK, and should have the ability to store it within the platform as well. This software can be deployed simultaneously to multiple users.
Industrial AR platforms enable users to scan real-life objects and virtually add tags and other notes to those scans, facilitating improved on-the-job training. This also allows employees to access vital documentation whenever they need it. Many tools also have video access functionality to allow remote team members to see what the user sees. Industrial AR should not be confused with AR training simulator software, as the latter is not specific to industrial industries.
To qualify for inclusion in the Industrial AR category, a product must:
Allow AR content to be uploaded onto the system
Enable users to scan objects to create 3D models of real objects
Provide the ability to annotate 3D models
Give remote users video access to view what the user sees