As AR introduces new ways of working, are there safety risks organizations should be considering? The member-led AREA Safety Committee has answered that question with the published AREA Safety Infographic.
The AREA Safety Infographic explores the potential safety risks of using AR, as well as the benefits of AR in the workplace. It is intended to be used as an educational tool for enterprises developing their AR plans. By giving careful consideration to safety before deploying AR solutions, organizations may be able to avoid issues before they occur.
The AREA would like to thank the Safety Committee and its co-chairs, Greg Garrett and Brian Laughlin (Boeing), supported by Amina Naqvi (MTC) and Richard Marklin Ph.D (Marquette University) for their expert input, insight and work to complete this infographic.
The AREA Safety Infographic was recently updated – we would like to thank the following organisations for their contributions – American Bureau of Shipping, Boeing, Dassault Systemes, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, ExxonMobil, Lockheed Martin, Keen Research, Magic Leap Inc, MBDA, NIST.
How to use: The infographic has 12 sections for AR Safety. The sections contain the benefits and challenges related to the topic within AR. Each section has a summary to the left when it is clicked on. There is a detailed page for the section when clicking on the ‘LEARN MORE’ button.
Click on any section to view more information.
A good AR experience integrates the digital world and physical world seamlessly and any interactions should feel like you are interacting within a real world environment. With this in mind, the concept of traditional navigation design patterns can be somewhat redundant and AR will usher in a new era in user interface design.
Effective use of technology-based environments and augmented reality reduces cognitive load by scaffolding information and lessons' contents. Augmented reality can readily help in cognitive thinking and enhancing cognitive thinking processes
Reference: http://pubs.sciepub.com/education/9/8/6/index.html
Engaging in immersive experiences can offer a wide array of benefits, catering to different aspects of personal growth, entertainment, education, and even therapeutic purposes.
All Mixed Reality systems are limited in their capability of accurately displaying and controlled all relevant depth cues, and as a result, perceptual biases can interfere with task performance.
Augmented Reality has all the trapping to encourage sustainability. According to Conservation.org, the concentration of CO2 has increased to its highest in human history at 416 ppm. In the energy sector, AR is being used to power renewable energy systems by providing a more detailed understanding of energy sources and their potential.
One of the primary concerns is the high energy consumption required to power the technology. The use of AR requires a great deal of computing power which can lead to an increase in energy use and carbon dioxide emissions.
There are several benefits to using Augmented Reality headsets in a work space and training space compared to VR and other XR applications. The most prevalent benefit is the AR headset experience enables the user to see their physical surroundings while interacting with virtual assets. This allows not only safety for the user by seeing their surroundings but also mobility.
There are various physical challenges to consider for end users of wearable augmented reality headsets. Many of those challenges involve eye, head, and neck strain from the weight of the headset and wearing them for a length of time.
Augmented Reality Devices encompass a wide range of hardware, each offering unique immersive experiences. From AR enabled smartphones and tablets that overlay digital content onto the real world through their cameras to specialized headsets which provide hands free interaction and enhanced visualizations to AR contact lenses, promising seamless integration of digital information directly into our field of vision. These devices revolutionize how we perceive and interact with the world, blending the virtual and physical realms like never before. Click below to see additional information about each type of device.
References: https://mixed-news.com/en/augmented-reality-hardware-and-definitions/#Mobile_AR
A good AR experience integrates the digital world and physical world seamlessly and any interactions should feel like you are interacting within a real world environment. With this in mind, the concept of traditional navigation design patterns can be somewhat redundant and AR will usher in a new era in user interface design.
Augmented Reality has all the trapping to encourage sustainability. According to Conservation.org, the concentration of CO2 has increased to its highest in human history at 416 ppm. In the energy sector, AR is being used to power renewable energy systems by providing a more detailed understanding of energy sources and their potential.
One of the primary concerns is the high energy consumption required to power the technology. The use of AR requires a great deal of computing power which can lead to an increase in energy use and carbon dioxide emissions.
Augmented Reality Devices encompass a wide range of hardware, each offering unique immersive experiences. From AR enabled smartphones and tablets that overlay digital content onto the real world through their cameras to specialized headsets which provide hands free interaction and enhanced visualizations to AR contact lenses, promising seamless integration of digital information directly into our field of vision. These devices revolutionize how we perceive and interact with the world, blending the virtual and physical realms like never before. Click below to see additional information about each type of device.
References: https://mixed-news.com/en/augmented-reality-hardware-and-definitions/#Mobile_AR
Effective use of technology-based environments and augmented reality reduces cognitive load by scaffolding information and lessons' contents. Augmented reality can readily help in cognitive thinking and enhancing cognitive thinking processes
Reference: http://pubs.sciepub.com/education/9/8/6/index.html
Engaging in immersive experiences can offer a wide array of benefits, catering to different aspects of personal growth, entertainment, education, and even therapeutic purposes.
All Mixed Reality systems are limited in their capability of accurately displaying and controlled all relevant depth cues, and as a result, perceptual biases can interfere with task performance.
There are several benefits to using Augmented Reality headsets in a work space and training space compared to VR and other XR applications. The most prevalent benefit is the AR headset experience enables the user to see their physical surroundings while interacting with virtual assets. This allows not only safety for the user by seeing their surroundings but also mobility.
There are various physical challenges to consider for end users of wearable augmented reality headsets. Many of those challenges involve eye, head, and neck strain from the weight of the headset and wearing them for a length of time.
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