Industry 4.0Virtual and Augmented Reality Solutions

A concept collection by ARworks

www.arworks.com

IntroWe’ve prepared the following material to show the VR/AR based ideas to be used in manufacturing plants undergoing the revolution of Industry 4.0.

There are various points where these cool technologies – may be joined by other ones, like iOT or AI –can be implemented in the factories to make production faster, safer and more efficient.

After a short intro, please find our ideas on the following pages.

If you want to use AR/VR please, let us know – we’re happy to help

Best,

Sab Budahazy

CEO, Arworks

szbudahazy@arworks.com

+36 30 99 00 336

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Over 150 AR/VR projects

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Arworks Short Intro

Smart Factory (a recap)

5S Lean Management

Industry 4.0

Adding automation and data exchange to manufacturing technologies. It includes cyber-physical systems, the Internet of things, cloud computing and cognitive computing.

A systematic method for waste minimization "Muda" within a manufacturing system without sacrificing productivity.

5 areas to control Seiri / Sort Seiton / StraightenSeiso / Shine Seiketsu / Standardize Shitsuke / Sustain

There are various methods to optimize manufacturing and reach high efficiency, safety and quality – and each of them can be supported in various ways by Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality solutions.

AR-VR (and MR) Comparison

• Vitual Reality is replacing the surrounding around the user fully while Augmented Reality/Mixed Reality is not, in that case you still see what’s around you in the real world

• Between MR/AR the big difference is that while AR simply adds a usually 2D info layer to the real world – hotspots, explanations, text/number info – MR places a 3D object or any other object in the real world which looks like its really there and actually part of it.

Additional Used technologies

Besides AR/VR, additional new technologies can be added to the solution

• iOT• To present real time data from the physical machine/space on the 3D virtual digital twin

• GPS • To show movements of bigger scale within the factory

• ML• To predict failures – and show their expected occurrence on the Digital Twin.

• AI• To automatically control the manufacturing process

• 5G• To have a 2-5 milisec latency opens up a truly real time remote presence

Starting Point

The Digital Twin

For most of the ideas, a 3D virtual Digital Twin of the covered part should be prepared

• The twin can be of different scale, depending on the purpose we want to use it. The detail level can be:• Factory• Line• Machine• Product

• Characteristics of the Digital Twin• It’s size is similar to the original one• Its an accurate, animated copy of the original one• Details are depending on the use case• Interactive functions can be added• Real time info can be added

System structure

Frontend App and Device

• Depending on the solution this can be some type of AR/VR Glass or other smartphones/tables.

Back End Database

• Static

• Storing all the data – numeric, photo, video or 3D – which is presented through the front end device

• Real Time Connection

• The data can be a static one – like the 3D shape of a machine – or a dynamically changing one – like the temperature of the machine

CMS

• Users can edit the data in the system

Network

• The connection between the front and back end is managed by a local, dedicated, usually wireless network

Multiuser

• Some solutions could be avaialable in multiuser mode.

Our concepts includes a front end application running on a VR/AR device and a back end solution, with a connected Content Management System to manage content.

VR Devices

• Samsung Gear

•Samsung Odyssey

• HTC Vive

VR devices

Smartphone based Standalone Own platform

The 4 main types of devices of VR Glasses or HMDs (Head Mount Display) – ease of use and content quality goes again each other

• Oculus

Windows Platform

•Asus

•Acer, Lenovo, HP, ...

•HTC Focus

•Oculus Go

VR Solutions

Running on Virtual Reality Head Mount Displays

(VR HMD-s)

Factory VR Replica

A full interactive 3D model of the factory – buildings, lines, doors, etc – is prepared and the user enters it through a VR Headset. Details of the individual engines might not be added.

Can be used for:• Factory Planning

• Designing and testing the best set up of manufacturing lines

• Internal mobility heatmaps• Showing how machines and personnel is moved around the floor

• Up-grade simulation• Testing planned new parts of the factory, internal logistics

• Evacuation training• Train personnel risk free to leave the site as fast as possible

• Visitor Center• Presenting the factory to external target groups, stakeholders,

potential employees easily, anywhere, without any safety training

Line VR replica

Preparing one (or part of a) working manufacturing line with workstations, moving conveyor belts in 3D, etc using real size scaled distances.

Can be used for:

• Planning• Visualising necessary times at machines, speed of production

• Controlling• Showing performance data, identifying problems in speed,

workflow,

• Training• Line managers training for managing lines• Maintenance personnel to recognise problems

• Big Data • Line performance dashboard

Workstation VR replica

Training colleagues for new models, tools, processes in a detailed 3D replica of the future workstation

Can be used for:

• Design• Ergonomical analysis of future tasks

• Training• New workforce training and tests in a risk free virtual environment

• Quality control training to recognise possible defects

• Maintenance, service• Simulating problems – reaction time of the team, speeding up necessary

service time

Product VR Replica

Preparing a detailed, even animated, working model of the end product in 3D with all parts and interior included.

• Training• Understanding interior parts, method of operation of the finished

product - hotspots, animating operation, blow out views can be added

• Quality control• Helping repair of products in the factory by training personnel on

possible problems• Showing regular quality problem areas on the digital product, with

the help of heatmaps and hotspots

• 3Rd party demos• Using it to any 3rd party – dealer, service personnel, etc – to get

familiar with the product

AR ConceptsShowing necessary info at the right time, at the right place, at the right

spot.

AR Glasses

• Still a compromise: Field of View, Battery, Computing Power, Accuracy

• Future: Apple, Magic Leap

• Advantage – Hands Free operaition

• Meta 2

• Meta 2

•Epson BT 350

•Daqri

There several different devise with different strength – but with different flaws as well.

Factory AR

Throughout the AR glass, various spots, locations in the factory can be augmented with digital content. Lines, logistical routes, storage areas, etc

Can be used:

• Navigation within the factory• Showing all key parts, preferred routes within the site –

great for visitors• In any evacuation situation, helping staff to leave the

premises

• Data visualisation• Any production, quality, HR, safety data which is connected

to certain locations within the factory, can be shown on its actuals spot – even real time

Line AR Replica

While looking at on the manufacturing line, data routes, heatmaps are appearing at the corresponding spotCan be used for:• 5S

• Showing best movements between lines and storage/parts

• xRay Service• Maintenance personnel can see actual performance

values, problems while wearing a glass• Necessary maintenance tutorials could be shown on

the spot while working on the problem

• Line performance indicators• Shown on the spot: speed, capacity, daily tasks• AR heatmaps for downtime, quality issues from the

end product shown at thepoint of occurrence

Workstation AR Replica

While standing besides the workstation/machine, various information connected to that step is appearing on the glass

Can be used for:

• Setting up machines for the production of new models• All new values, adjustments, modification protocols are shown on the

glass

• Real time technical data• Any data connected to the whole or parts of the machine is instantly

available on the spot

• Showing installation points, necessary values to work with –torque wrench settings, etc

• Paintshop key checking points

• Step-by-step checklist for maintenance, set up

• Safety protocol training

Product AR Replica

By looking at the product through an AR device, internal structure and/or numeric, text, image, video or 3D animated content appearing within and around the product.

Can be used for:

• Product design and testing

• Technician Training

• Quality control training

• Failure heatmaps on the product

• Final Check – Test Round• All necessary info for testing is projected on the glass, so both hands

are free

Other Areas

Logistics/Warehouse

Features and advantages• Connected to the central database

• Hand free operation

• Item data – quantity, price, tech specs also available if necessary

A simple and already known solution to show employees the location of items in the warehouse through an AR glass/Smart device

Big Data VR

Visualising aggregated data of production, capacity, performance, etc in a 3 dimensional dataspace accessible throughout a VR Glass

Advantages:

• Animated data to recognise trends and patterns more easily

• Presenting huge amount of data in an easily understandable way

• Showing the data on the digital twin of the machines, lines

More on this, here: http://www.arworks.com/en/portfolio-item/big-data-vr-visualisation/

HR

HR can also use a VR solution for various purposes – like on Job Fairs to present the company easily or for efficient Blue or White collar trainings, etc.

• Factory 360 video tourA 360 video recorded in the factory at various places – so when the potential employee watch it through a VR glass he will feel like he is actually there and understand the working environment much better.Can be used on:

• Job fairs• Site visits

• Emergency EvacuationA VR app with a factory 3D model in it is used to train employees to learn how to react and leave the factory within the shortest time – even in smoke, fire or nearly complete darkness.

• SimulatorsTraining line workers, maintenance personnel in simulators so the production don’t have to be stopped for training.

Sales

VR ShowroomOur existing VR showroom is a simple idea –showing all of the client’s products in a virtual space without any limitations in its size.

The app can run in the offices, on expos or at client’s meetings.

We’ve done it for cars and elevators – this one with a special configurator option, too.

Case study: Car - Elevator

AR on site Product demo • There could be situations when showing a real size

product – industrial press, robot, lab equipment, anything – at its future spot in the factory could help the client on his decision.

• An AR based app, containing the 3D model of the product can just do this.

• Case study: ASM, a printed circuit printing machine manufacturer Link

With industrial products, it is usually difficult to show the full modell range – there are usually so many variations, a showroom with all available products could be too expensive. Also bringing the products to sales meetings or exhibitions can be really hard – or simply impossible. VR and AR can solve these problems

Please, let up know if you think that we can proceed with any of our concepts.

Sab BudahazyArworksCEO

szbudahazy@arworks.comwww.arworks.com