Augmented Reality Part of New Job Site Technologies
Construction industry technologists are increasingly exploring the use of wearable devices. This post on the Construction Equipment Guide blog describes the benefits of sensors for context-specific and hands-free wearable displays. Although the example scenario is one using Google Glass, the post points out that smart watches could also play a role in streamlining business processes.
The post continues by describing the role for thermal imaging technologies, new protective equipment, such as the DAQRI Smart Helmet, drones and phablets. According to the post, deployment of smart helmets on the job may improve “productivity, safety and efficiency by allowing project data to be streamed and work instructions to be seen all in the context of the job being done. Sensors can alert a worker to impending danger.”