Augmented Reality, or AR, is different from Virtual Reality. In virtual reality, you’re experiencing the actions of your avatar interacting with a completely virtual world. With AR, your experience is augmenting your existing environment with digital images and information. You may have experienced augmented reality when playing the popular game Pokémon Go. It’s not just for games, AR is being implemented in manufacturing settings to enhance training. Here’s how.
Real Audio and Visual Experiences
AR allows the user to have real audio and visual experiences when they’re viewing the scenario for training. Imagine it in terms of the popular Pokémon game. You know the Pikachu isn’t standing on the corner, but you still get excited about the prospect.
In training for shipbuilding, these AR experiences will show your team exactly what to expect during the process and after the final outcome. That boosts excitement and engagement.
Tool and Material Planning
AR also allows you to plan out the right tools and materials without having to make the purchase or pull the inventory before you start the project. This allows you to see the final outcome and make any tweaks necessary.
This means better inventory control, more efficient use of time and tools, and the ability to understand how the pieces fit together in a 3-dimentional way.
Key Performance Metrics in Real Time
AR training can also show each employee how their work positively impacts their performance and the metrics your track as an employer. They will be able to see their successes before they actually begin working on any specific project.
This gives them a more realistic picture of how they perform as well as how your track their performance.
Emergency Situation Training
Safety is one of the most important things in the shipyard workplace. But some scenarios can’t be taught without a catastrophic recreation. AR is changing that. You can create important scenarios that your team can solve together so if the real thing happens, they’re prepared.
Emergency situations can include explosions, fires, or other accidents that shut down time at the shipyard and lead to serious injury.
Do you think AR can help you with training in your shipyard? Contact the team at Hutco to see how we can help.