Augmented reality’s vision for manufacturing. No longer the stuff of science fiction, augmented reality is poised to transform manufacturing and even routine engineering

According to Eric Braddom, augmented reality leader at intelligent product services company Flex, using this technology to collaborate with remote experts to troubleshoot issues or provide work instructions using head-mounted displays on the factory floor still faces challenges.

Mr Braddom claims real-world operational requirements are stringent and must meet high standards for safety regulations, toughness, long battery life and allow a full range of vision. Also, while there have been some large-scale deployments in the last 12 months, widespread adoption will need the low latency and network capacity of 5G to become commonplace.

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