Augmented Reality for Industry 4.0

Augmented reality is entering the industry: It enables all existing data of a plant or machine to be displayed on the mobile device in real time. This saves time, leads to fast response times and ensures precise maintenance and inspection of industrial objects.

AR provides with all significant technical data on mobile devices in real time. The mobile device uses sensors to detect the object and the software then displays all relevant technical data. Productivity, efficiency, flexibility and plant safety can be increased by means of a smartphone or tablet with AR application.

With the Tab-Ex® series the Pepperl+Fuchs brand ecom introduces a range of applications that is unique on the market. The Samsung-based devices are available in different versions: a rugged industrial model for non-hazardous areas, a Zone 2/22 / Division 2 model, and a Zone 1/21 / Division 1 model for hazardous areas. No matter where you work, Tab-Ex® has you covered.

While being given its level of ruggedness, the Pad-Ex® 01 HR meets all the environmental requirements and supports Windows® 10 / Pro. Combining robust features and a large screen size, superior performance is ideal for field operatives of all sectors to complement or even substitute Desktop PC, laptop or wall mounted display.

Virtual reality describes a computer-generated world with picture and sound. VR glasses are used to create an interactive virtual environment. Language as well as head and hand movements navigate and control the system. The motion sensors built into the VR goggles detect movements and transmit them in real time. This creates a direct interaction between the user and the virtual world.

The term mixed reality describes the blending of reality with artificial, computer-generated 2-D and 3-D objects. The term was coined by Microsoft®, which developed special eyewear for it. In contrast to AR and VR, real- and virtual-world objects can interact with each other.