Augmented Reality
Typically, training lessons for Operations & Maintenance tasks have been delivered via:
- Real world training – Hands on, using real equipment.
- Virtual Training – 2D & 3D Interactive lessons, using Computer/Mobile Hardware and software.
While both of them have their place, there is a third solution, better and different in many ways. It’s Augmented Reality (AR). An augmented reality application generates a composite view (of the above 2 methods). It is a combination of the real scene viewed by the user and a virtual scene (generated by a computer) that augments the scene with additional information layers. It is a ‘blended’ reality that:
- combines real and virtual views.
- is interactive in real time – the augmentation or layering is happening as we see the real world objects.
- is displayed in 3D over the corresponding real world object and thus, unambiguous in its context.
As a result, the technology functions by enhancing the trainee’s current view of reality.
Heartwood can deliver AR solutions using a mobile device's in-built camera (such as an iPhone), enhanced eyewear or external video cameras that can be connected to PC devices.
Please contact us if you have a use case in mind, and would like to know more.
Read Heartwood's Blog post on Augmented Reality for Refresher Training