Training Aim

This course is intended to provide attendees with a high-level introduction to the fundamentals of Augmented and Virtual Reality as applicable to the Manufacturing industry.

Course Outline

TOPIC 1:  FIRST EXPERIENCE OF XR

• Health & Safety of XR
• VR Experience
• AR Experience
• SmartGlasses Experience

 

TOPIC 2: INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS OF XR

• Virtual Training
• Guided Assistance
• Collaboration/ Remote Assistance
• 3D Visualisations
• CADA

 

TOPIC 3:  INDUSTRIAL XR CASE STUDIES

• Guided Assistance using Microsoft Guides
• Overlaid 3D instructions via Vuforia
• Product Review via Model Viewer
• Microsoft Teams via RealWear
• Remote Assistance via HoloLens

 

TOPIC 4: XR HARDWARE OVERVIEW

• Head Mounted VR Devices
• Head Mounted AR Devices
• SmartGlasses
• Handheld Devices

 

TOPIC 5: CHALLENGES OF INDUSTRIAL XR

• Industrial Health & Safety
• Build or Buy?
• Looking to the future
• Rollout & Scaling

Who is this course for?

• IT professionals tasked with introducing AR/VR to their organisations.
• Training Managers exploring more immersive ways of training/onboarding staff offline.
• Process Engineers/Managers looking for swifter outcomes and reduced downtime/travel budgets when seeking technical support on critical equipment.
• Quality personnel seeking new ways of introducing efficiency improvements across their manufacturing processes.
• Design Engineers wishing to explore new ways of collaborating or interacting virtually with new design concepts.

Facilitator Profile

Sam DelGreco

Senior Software Development Researcher

Sam is the technical lead for the XR team within IMR. He is also an involved member of the international XR community, attending and presenting at XR events. He has extensive knowledge of the XR technology area and is a contributing member of the International Standards Committee, working on ISO IEC 5927 for AR & VR.

 

Course Duration

1 Day

Assessment & Certification 

Engineers Ireland CPD approved - 6.5 hours

Funding is available for qualifying companies. Find out if you qualify by registering your interest below.