Many vendors in the Augmented Reality space today provide platforms that promise to support technicians with AR enabled procedures for service and maintenance also in the automotive sector. But few do really offer the technical features that are required to deal with real world scenarios.
The majority of the platforms employ planar images to trigger the AR contents. On the other hand, one of the key requirements of any enterprise class AR maintenance solution is the capability to deal with real equipment and parts. Indeed, not always real engines or mechanical parts can be identified or tracked by means of 2D images. Thanks to ARmedia powerful tracking methods, the ARmedia Dealer 2.0 solution provides the features that are required to identify and track 3D parts with the required flexibility, while at the same time enabling the access to step-by-step instructions and information relevant for diagnostics.
The solution is the outcome of the joint effort of Inglobe Technologies, a leading Augmented Reality Developer, and Lynx International, Inglobe’s sister company that provides leading services for the automotive sector. The platform that enables AR information for diagnostic and maintenance purposes is thought for Tablets and Smartglasses (Epson Moverio) and has the flexibility to extend the support to other devices as well. Thanks to a unique Mixed Reality feature, the platform can be used in association also with Virtual Reality glasses, like Samsung Gear, in low-cost blended AR/VR Training experiences.
The videos below show the solution in action:
For more information about Inglobe’s Smart Maintenance solutions please read also this:
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About Inglobe Technologies
Inglobe Technologies is a computer vision company based in Italy that specializes in the development of mixed reality software and solutions. Best known for the ARmedia platform, Inglobe Technologies supports more than 50.000 registered users worldwide in creating augmented reality contents by means of powerful and easy to use AR content creation tools. More information on the company website http://www.inglobetechnologies.com
About Lynx International
Lynx International is a leading Service Provider for the Automotive sector. The company develops and implements solutions to improve productivity and efficiency, providing innovative systems especially suited for the NSC and Dealer Network. Thanks to its long lasting expertise, Lynx serves some of the most important Motor Companies worldwide. More information about Lynx: www.lynx-international.com
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