Augmented Reality in the Industry – Daqri Smart Helmet
As a virtual reality company involved in many projects, we can affirm that augmented reality is in full expansion in different sectors. It is not only limited to appear in the world of leisure and entertainment but also in fashion, shopping, marketing and health, among others. Well, what if we tell you that augmented reality is now immersed in the labor field in industrial environments, for example? This type of industrial virtual reality will gradually become common in hundreds of companies around the world thanks to Daqri glasses.
We are referring to the most recent creation of the American augmented reality company Daqri Smart Helmet, and the product bearing the same name. It is nothing more and nothing less than an augmented reality smart helmet, designed for the industrial field.
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A smart helmet to wear at work
One of its best features is that, unlike the world-renowned Google Glass, the Daqri helmet not only allows full recognition of the environment in which the user is located, but also the protection of the subject in question. Although it is not the first smart device of its kind, the Daqri augmented reality helmet is the first one created for industrial environments and is also focused on serving as a tool that, using a pair of visors and various sensors, facilitates the work of professionals. These viewers use optical technology very similar to Epson’s Moverio, but they also have 4 cameras that provide a 360º panoramic view, ideal for environmental recognition. The transparent visor that is positioned in front of the eyes acts as a screen on which information is projected, in real time, related to everything that is around the worker.
Although it can be seen as an intrusive tool, it is very useful. Likewise, we know that this smart helmet has a high-precision depth sensor so that the data obtained is reliable. The system used by the Daqri Smart Helmet is designed to create virtual interfaces and work optimally with what is seen.
It also allows data to be taken and automatically uploaded to the cloud, so that it can be instantly viewed by any competent worker. As for security, there is no need to worry because its special software is resistant and very effective at the time of storing the information provided. On the other hand, its form is most convenient because it is no secret that industrial and construction workers always use
-or at least they should
a helmet and goggles in order to avoid any kind of accidents. Despite being a somewhat large device in size, this quality makes it a useful gadget as the space factor is not a concern and all the attention can then be fixed on the creation of a suitable and durable hardware. Looking at it from afar, we may come to think of it as a somewhat futuristic helmet or a kind of wearable ideal for track cyclists. However, this smart helmet is neither close to one nor the other: what it seeks is to get a space between the tools of industrial workers and laborers. The existence of Daqri should not be news that comes as a surprise, since this type of technology has already been making its way into all existing aspects and fields.
What is surprising is that it is not a worldwide known idea.
and that companies are not already on a waiting list to purchase it when it goes on sale next October. The first samples run the Android operating system and two Qualcomm Snapdragon processors. The use of Google’s mobile system allows apps of all kinds to be developed, and also allows them to be connected to smartphones or smartwatches with Android Wear. So we can only wait for its early appearance and appreciate the benefits that Daqri will bring to the industrial field.
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