Augmented Reality (or ‘AR’) gives users an amplified version of the world they see in front of them. It allows us to put a digital ‘spotlight’ on tools, hazards, processes, or anything else that warrants additional attention. Click to learn more about how Sandalwood helped a major Automotive Manufacturer reduce timing risk to a critical buy-off process by deploying AR tools.

Problem Statement

• Cross-functional team working on a project at Automotive OEM is required to attend a physical in-person buy-off at the supplier on-site to review new equipment before it is approved to ship
• Certain critical team members are unable to attend the buy-off in person due to conflicts with scheduling and travel restrictions
• The buy-off must be completed on time, otherwise, the entire New Product Introduction (NPI) process will be disrupted at the plant resulting in line stoppages

 

Solution Implemented

• Remote Assistance tools leveraging Augmented Reality (AR) headsets and tablets deployed to team members supporting on-site
• Headsets with cameras and tablets allow for real-time point of view (PoV) high-definition streaming over the network to remote participants
• Augmented Reality capabilities allow both parties to ‘mark up’ the physical environment with free-hand sketches and a library of useful identifiers (arrows, circles, etc.)
• AR improves communication between parties, ensuring total confidence is achieved by those who were unable to attend the physical buy-off and instills confidence when signing off on equipment remotely