AR Already Changing the Way We Work
Augmented Reality (AR) is set to be the next step in the evolution of computing, and will arguably be the most intuitive and collaborative computing experience, changing the way we work. Countless hours of screen time have been dedicated to imagining how AR can better our lives. Even among our customers, we’ve noticed that both application developers and business decision-makers see AR as a tool for enhancing productivity.
However, there’s no need to continue imagining AR’s potential for improving the way we work – AR is already enhancing productivity at the workplace. Here are some of the ways AR is being used today:
The article walks through a few examples, including maintenance and assembly, with examples from Boeing and General Electric; 3D design for architecture; and data visulatization. In conclusion, as the 4th industrial revolution is under way, now is the time for businesses to futureproof their workforce and plan out how they can leverage AR to enhance worker productivity and optimize existing workflows and processes.