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Emerging Technologies in Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) for Manufacturing Applications: A Comprehensive Review

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: As manufacturing processes evolve towards greater automation and efficiency, the integration of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies has emerged as a transformative approach that offers innovative solutions to various challenges in manufacturing applications. This comprehensive review explores the recent technological advancements and applications of AR and VR within the context of manufacturing. This review also encompasses the utilization of AR and VR technologies across different stages of the manufacturing process, including design, prototyping, assembly, training, maintenance, and quality control. Furthermore, this review highlights the recent developments in hardware and software components that have facilitated the adoption of AR and VR in manufacturing environments. This comprehensive literature review identifies the emerging technologies that are driving AR and VR technology toward technological maturity for implementing manufacturing applications. Finally, this review discusses the major difficulties in implementing AR and VR technologies in the manufacturing sectors.

Source: Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing

DOI: 10.3390/jmmp9090297

Authors: Nitol Saha, Victor Gadow, Ramy Harik

Institutions: University of South Carolina, Clemson University

Language: English

Topic: Augmented Reality Applications

Subfield: Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition

Field: Computer Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,172