German tool specialist has developed AR innovation
Stahlwille: Augmented Reality for Handtools
Stahlwille, German tool specialist, has developed an Augmented Reality innovation with Oculavis, creating a smart visor prototype to aid end users.
The company began developing smart glasses for quality monitoring and for the assembly bolt-tightening process many years ago, but has only recently presented the prototype after the patent was issued.
A wireless interface is used for communication via the torque wrench and visor. The assembly worker will see the required tightening sequence along with the location of the next fastener and an overlay of extra information in the visor. Simultaneously, the torque wrench will automatically be set to suit the type of fastener. Once the task is complete, the action is assessed and documented.
Advantages of the AR technology include:
- Reduced training phases
- Increased fastener-tightening process
- Improved safety level
- Enable induction time to be reduced
- Enable work processes to be accelerated
- Boosts efficiency
- Demonstrates how torque technology can be integrated into production