General Requirements for Industrial Augmented Reality Applications

Abstract

Augmented Reality is ascribed a great potential for many fields of application. Although Augmented Reality applications have been used successfully in medical or military contexts for many years, industrial applications are often perceived as isolated solutions that are only applicable in a defined and static work environment. This contribution matches general requirements for Augmented Reality applications with two case studies from an industrial context: an Augmented Reality-based assistance system for wind energy service technicians and an Augmented Reality-based welding simulator for education and training purposes. The authors critically discuss the applicability of these general requirements in the context of the case studies. Specific requirements can be identified for Augmented Reality applications that are caused, among other influences, by the variance of products and processes, work conditions, data connection issues as well as media literacy and technology acceptance. In both case studies, the authors identify approaches to meet the requirements for successful applications of Augmented Reality solutions in industrial scenarios.