The influence of augmented reality on Industry and Trade sector

AR technology enhances the user’s vision by integrating digital vision into eyeglasses, laptops, smartphones and tablets. AR is increasingly expanding applications, now commonly found in gaming applications like Pokemon Go, Minecraft and Ingress.

In 2019, the AR and VR markets have seen tremendous growth of $ 16.8 billion, this number is forecast to reach $ 160 billion by 2030. Many industries will change a lot as the technology advances. be applied more commonly in the future.

Convenient application

There are many ways that AR can enhance the role of people in the field of manufacturing such as providing real-time information about machinery, equipment, operational status or warning of danger. It helps users work in a safer and more controlled environment.

IQagent Group has developed an AR app from Apple’s ARkit to match their on-site working status. It can indicate points of interest (POIs) to identify equipment and production areas. Apps like these can significantly reduce costs, adding to employee productivity by pre-assigning to-do tasks and eliminating redundant steps.

Operation support

Porsche has developed an AR system to assist their mechanics in repairing and maintaining their vehicles. Their AR device instructs employees on what to do and provides the fastest plan for each case, thereby increasing work productivity and saving time for customers.

The AR-PTC Vuforia solution can tell mechanics how to assemble complex details through the 3D model displayed on their AR device.

Friendly to user

AR helps companies bring customers convenience and efficiency in service. Sephora cosmetics company uses AR to help customers experience their makeup products. Rolex encourages its customers to try different types of watches at the same time with AR technology; Dulux supports customers to try a variety of paints to best suit their room through AR. These practical applications will appear even more in the future. One report says about 100 million people worldwide will use AR when shopping by 2020.

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