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AR — Augmented Reality

A technology that overlays digital information onto the physical environment to assist users during engineering, maintenance and operational activities.

Definition

Augmented Reality (AR) combines digital models, engineering information and contextual data with live views of physical assets, allowing users to visualize information directly within the real-world environment. In industrial applications, AR supports inspection, maintenance, commissioning, training and remote expert assistance by presenting relevant information in context.

Why It Matters

Augmented Reality improves workforce productivity, reduces errors, enhances situational awareness and enables more efficient access to engineering and maintenance information in the field.

In Practice

Industrial AR applications commonly integrate with Digital Twins, Enterprise Asset Management systems and engineering document repositories to provide contextual information directly at the asset location.

Common Misuse

Augmented Reality overlays digital content onto the physical world, whereas Virtual Reality immerses the user within a completely digital environment.

Term Details
Synonyms:
AR; Augmented Reality; Mixed Reality; Industrial AR; Spatial Computing
Classification:
Digital Engineering
Concept
Intermediate
Applications

Digital Engineering; Digital Twins; Asset Information Management; Inspection; Maintenance; Training.

Where It's Used

Displaying equipment information during inspections.; Guiding maintenance technicians through procedures.; Visualizing hidden piping or structures.; Providing remote expert support during field activities.

References

ISO/IEC 18039

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