Automotive

Mixed Reality in the Automotive Industry

Automotive Industry Challenges

Right information at the right moment is invaluable in crucial decision making for Automotive Industry. Human errors cause nearly 80 to 90% of all industrial mishappenings and unplanned downtime which affects employees, customers and the company’s financial health.

As per reports, industrial manufacturers face approx. 800 hours of annual unplanned outages costing them an estimated $50 billion annually. Equipment failure due to improper maintenance is the cause of 42% of this unplanned downtime which results in excessive maintenance, repair and equipment replacement.

To remain competitive, companies need to operate safely, reliably and efficiently. For that, a highly trained and competent workforce is required. Most workers are practical learners, acquiring 70% of their skills and knowledge from experiential learning. Robust On-the-Job Training (OJT) programs are expected to solve these challenges, but they are very expensive, logistically difficult and involve risks.

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Mixed Reality Solutions

With Mixed-Reality (MR) Holographic Goggles, the digital and physical worlds meet to create new interactive environments where their data from connected devices and Sensors can coexist to create Digital-Intelligence. MR simultaneously tracks Plant environment/equipment and the technician’s physical relationship to that space to provide Context-Sensitive information readily available in front of their eyes.

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Digital Intelligence

MR uses depth-sensors to track and recognize the real world objects without the need of QR codes or any physical tags. 3D-Spatial infographics are holographically overlaid directly on top of the physical equipment parts, right inside the real factory environment. Hands free user interaction is enabled through Artificial-Intelligence (AI) powered Hand Gesture Recognition and Voice-Control using Natural Language Processing. Collaborating multiple IoT connected MR devices inside a shared work space opens up endless possibilities.

Hand Gesture Voice-Control
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On-the-Job & Remote Assistance

Mixed-Reality delivers immersive, scenario-based, experiential learning. Engineers and Technicians can be guided through step-by-step audiovisual instructions inside the Process Plant or Shop-Floor. This Over-the-shoulder coaching minimizes the shortage of skilled labor by enabling efficient and error-free operations support and reduces call out times for maintenance through Remote-Assistance.

Error-Free Operations Engagement
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Quick Results

MR transforms your employees into competent, confident, inheriting decades of knowledge and experience in a short duration saving years of training time. Latest study indicates that AR implementation has immediately increased the Operations and Maintenance efficiencies by 40-65% and in some cases up to 90%.

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VR-OTS

Training Just Got Real. Virtually.

From onboarding to operator certification — see how our VR OTS platform cuts training time and risk.

Our MR Solutions for Automotive

We offer customized end to end MR solutions for both the manufacturers as well as the end customers.

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MR Design & Prototype

Designing and building a new prototype is often a costly and time-consuming process in automotive manufacturing. Our MR Solutions eliminate physical mock-ups by allowing engineers to have real-time collaborative design reviews on the same life sized Photorealistic Virtual 3D model from any remote location.

Real-time collaborative design
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MR Production Line - Assistance

Production-Line Supervisor Assistance using MR technology enables digital overlays on top of the real environment with visual instruction and interactive guidance. These Holographic MR Goggles make critical information available, in front of your eyes, right inside the plant, right on top of the equipment. You can also have live production status from OPC interface or equipment data and history from SAP overlaid on the real environment leading to smarter, error-free and well-informed decisions during regular operations and also during execution of critical work permit systems such as Hot Work, Confined space, Work at Heights and Heavy lifts.

Interactive guidance
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MR Assembly & Maintenance - Assistance

On-the-Job Maintenance Assistance using MR technology, helps you to efficiently troubleshoot and repair the sensitive machinery and also ensures safe execution of High-risk maintenance activities whether it is Predetermined, Proactive maintenance such as Predictive & Preventive maintenance or Reactive such as Emergency & Corrective maintenance. MR Goggles provide real time assistance to pick the right spares and tools along with live guidance aided by step-by-step audio-visual instructions holographically overlaid on top of the real equipment with internal views.

Predictive & Preventive maintenance
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MR HSE & Emergency Response - Assistance

The effective execution of Emergency Response Plan (ERP) is considerably affected by various physiological & psychological Human factors. Possible overlooking of procedures and Inefficient time management at mission critical scenes is intolerable. Our ERP Assistance MR-Module can maximize ERP effectiveness by speeding up the team’s response time through smart-instructions using voice, text and infographics which ensures no overlooking of procedures.

Individual & Team Drills
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MR Remote Expert - Assistance

Remote Expert interactive video support using MR-Goggles, opens up new possibilities for not easily accessible facilities as personnel cannot be mobilized instantly.

Remote Expert Support

Employee performance is evaluated through precise data collection, KPIs and dashboards developed with proven Brain-Science Techniques and Artificial Intelligence-based analyses. We understand your unique challenges and have the expertise to deploy MR solutions tailored to your needs.

Measured Outcomes

Benefits of MR in Automotive

Fast Results

Reduce the time to operator proficiency without involving tons of money, effort and risks.

Reduced Errors

Experience jaw-dropping productivity & profitability by reducing human errors, plant shutdowns, downtime and equipment damages.

Safe

Safely manage operational and maintenance tasks.

Increased Efficiency

Improve operator’s ability to respond appropriately to rarely occurring but critical emergency operations.

Quality & Compliance

Enhance regulatory compliance, product quality, customer satisfaction and industry reputation.

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How Do We Execute

01INPUT

Problem Statement Analysis

Understand the plant, the risks and the training gap.

02DESIGN

Solution Design

Map the right mix of MR modules to your objectives.

03SCOPE

Freezing Scope of Work

Lock deliverables so there are no surprises later.

04PLAN

Budget & Schedule Estimates

Transparent timelines and costs before kickoff

05SETUP

Agreement & Inputs Gathering

Collect drawings, SOPs, SMPs and asset data

06UX

UI & UX Design

Design the interaction model trainees will actually use.

07ASSETS

2D & 3D Asset Creations

Build the plant, equipment and environment in detail.

08DEV

Application Development

Program the logic, physics and scenario branching.

09QA

Test, Debug and Delivery

Rigorous QA before anything reaches a trainee.

10UAT

User Acceptance Tests

Your team validates it against real operating conditions.

11HANDOVER

Documentation and Knowledge Transfer

Full handover so your team owns the system going forward.

Engage Fusion VR for your Mixed Reality Projects

The key to success is not just the advanced hardware or software technologies deployed, but a clear identification of the right use cases and careful crafting of effective solutions that increase employee productivity, reduce costs and deliver superior returns.

Our passionate and committed Process, HSE and Maintenance engineers and Extended-Reality experts with decades of world-class experience have a keen understanding of the challenges, risks and opportunities in your industry. Partner with Fusion VR right away to learn more about our secret recipes and transform your company’s future in this 21st century!

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