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Challenges to Deploy Augmented Reality in Manufacturing

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Augmented Reality (AR) has the potential to revolutionise manufacturing by incorporating digital technologies into day-to-day activities. Nevertheless, its adoption in the industry remains slow. Although most research has focused on understanding the barriers to adoption and its impact on industry, only a limited number of studies have discussed how to deploy AR in manufacturing. This paper investigates the industry’s perceived challenges when deploying AR in manufacturing. Off-the-shelf and customised AR applications were analysed to understand how AR has been implemented in manufacturing. Additionally, 89 industry workers were surveyed to validate the observed deployment challenges and identify possible solutions. The survey showed that AR has a significant entry barrier due to its complexity and limited personalisation possibilities. Finally, an initial solution framework to address implementation issues is presented and discussed. It includes a module to match industry needs with AR capabilities, AR authoring tools, and off-the-shelf AR infrastructure.

Source: Procedia CIRP

Authors: Rafael Roberto, Linda Newnes, Alborz Shokrani

Institution: University of Bath

Language: English

Topic: Augmented Reality Applications

Subfield: Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition

Field: Computer Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council

Awards: G2254680298, SENSYCUT- Sensor Enabled Systems for Precision Cutting, Made Smarter Innovation - People-Led Digitalisation