CHAPTER-6 APPLICATIONS OF AR AND FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

 

6.1 INTRODUCTION TO AR

Augmented Reality (AR) is emerging as one of the key drivers of the tech economy. By some estimates, the total value of the AR market is expected to reach $100 billion by 2020.That because AR apps, headsets, and smart glasses hold the promise to add value to virtually every industry - from retail to industrial manufacturing. AR is already showing potential to solve some of the biggest problems and pain points, and we likely won't have to wait until 2020 for AR to make a big impact across the board.

 

From education to remote work, here are some of the best uses cases for AR technology that are set to emerge in the near future –

      Medical Training

      Retail

      Repair

      Maintenance

      Design Modelling

      Class Room Education

      Public Safety

      Tourism

      Business

      Logistics

      Travel

      Gaming

      Field services

      Entertainment

 

 

 

 

 

6.2 MEDICAL TRAINING

 

From operating MRI equipment to performing complex surgeries, AR tech holds the potential to boost the depth and effectiveness of medical training in many areas. Students at the Cleveland Clinic at Case Western Reserve University, for example, will now learn anatomy utilizing an AR headset allowing them to delve into the human body in an interactive 3D format.

 

 

6.3 RETAIL

 

In today's physical retail environment, shoppers are using their smartphones more than ever to compare prices or look up additional information on products they're browsing. World famous motorcycle brand Harley Davidson is one great instance of a brand making the most of this trend, by developing an an AR app that shoppers can use in-store. Users can view a motorcycle they might be interesting in buying in the showroom, and customize it using the app to see which colors and features they might like.

 

6.4 REPAIR AND MAINTAINANCE

 

One of the biggest industrial use cases of AR is for repair and maintenance of complex equipment. Whether it's a car motor or an MRI machine, repair and maintenance staff are beginning to use AR headsets and glasses while they perform their jobs to provide them with useful information on the spot, suggest potential fixes, and point out potential trouble areas. This use case will only continue to get stronger as machine-to-machine IoT technology grows and can feed information directly to AR headsets.

 

6.5 DESIGN MODELLING

 

From interior design to architecture and construction, AR is helping professionals visualize their final products during the creative process. Use of headsets enables architects, engineers, and design professionals step directly into their buildings and spaces to see how their designs might look, and even make virtual on the spot changes. Urban planners can even model how entire city layouts might look using AR headset visualization. Any design or modeling jobs that involve spatial relationships are a perfect use case for AR tech.

 

6.6 CLASSROOM EDUCATION

 

While technology like tablets have become widespread in many schools and classrooms, teachers and educators are now ramping up student's learning experience with AR. The Aurasma app, for example, is already being used in classrooms so that students can view their classes via a smartphone or tablet for a more rich learning environment. Students learning about astronomy might see a full map of the solar system, or those in a music class might be able to see musical notes in real time as they learn to play an instrument.

 

6.7 PUBLIC SAFETY

 

In the event of an emergency today, people will immediately reach for their smartphone to find out what's going on, where to go, and whether their loved ones are safe. Moreover, first responders arrive on the scene of a fire or earthquake trying to figure out who needs help, and the best way to get them to safety. AR is showing promise in solving both pieces of the public safety puzzle. First responders wearing AR glasses can be alerted to danger areas, and show in real-time individuals that need assistance while enabling to still be aware of their surroundings. For those in need, geolocation enabled AR can show them directions, and the best route to, safe zones and areas with firefighters or medics.

 

6.8 FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

      This Technology can be used in real estate and construction business by presenting the virtual models of the designs.

      Helps in monitoring of work orders to be executed in various Manufacturing, Supply chain and Packing industries.

      Can be used in health industries for observations and presentations of patients’ health conditions.