Application of Augmented Reality in Manufacturing

Abstract

AR is a distinctive interface between humans and machines that overlays virtual information generated by computers onto a practical application environment. In the past few years, it has been discovered that AR has the potential to be used in various fields, such as military training, maintenance, assembly, product design, and other production processes. AR is now playing a key role in overcoming the problems of integrating technology to speed up Industry 4.0. It enables workers to convert from mass production to mass customization. AR technology is gaining popularity because of the ease with which it can be implemented in the production and wide accessibility of hardware devices, including smartphones and tablets, that are capable of supporting it. This chapter provides a comprehensive evaluation of the latest AR applications and advancements in the manufacturing industry. Efforts are also made to understand the major challenges in AR applications and the scope for overcoming them in the future.