Augmented, virtual and mixed Reality are optimizing automotive operations across a variety of functions including R&D, manufacturing, supply chain, sales, parts and aftersales service. Here are some of the most promising use cases for Augmented Reality (AR) In the Automotive Industry.
2. Evolution of AR Market Predictions
Augmented Reality: Shaping the Future
AR
1968: First
Headset
1990: AR term
Coined
2009: AR to
Web
2017: AR Kit &
AR Core
4. 2018: More than 200 million users of AR apps
A study published by Juniper Research predicts the AR market
to reach five to six billion U.S. dollars within the next five to six
years.
One example benefit for enterprises is AR’s potential to
optimize product delivery, allowing employees to get to
customers more quickly and simply. — Eckert
Augmented reality creates value across all functional areas of a
company. Especially the gaming and wearable industries will
drive AR forward, through their high-budget investments in
cutting-edge technologies. — Kiener
Companies will use AR because it provides them with added
value in the form of simplified and faster manufacturing
processes, quality management, and cost savings. — Gross
Augmented Reality: What the Experts Say
5. AR revolutionizing Automotive industry
PRODUCTION
DESIGN
NAVIGATION
ENTERTAINMENT
SALES
SERVICE
MANUFACTURING EXPERIENCE INTERACTION
6. AR in Automotive value chain
Research and
Development
Designing
Prototyping
Self driving car
testing
Manufacturing
AR control in
production Line
Smart glass
assistance in
production
Augmented
processes in
production line
Supply Chain
Packing and
Shipping
Smart Glasses in
SCM
Training
Sales and Marketing
Car Configurator
Virtual showroom
Test drive
Part and After Sales
Showcasing parts
and accessories
Service Manual
AR powered
Rescue Assist
AR use cases creating exponential value
7. According to Gartner, by 2019, AR, VR and mixed reality (MR) solutions will
be evaluated and adopted in 20% of large-enterprise businesses
USE CASES IN AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
8. FORD designing cars in Augmented Reality using Microsoft HoloLens
Intel Vaunt eye glasses
Augmented Reality enabling FORD designers to quickly
model out changes to cars, trucks, and SUVs. This allows
designers to see the changes on top of an existing physical
vehicle, instead of the traditional clay model approach to
car design.
Using HoloLens to visualize full scale models in 3D, Ford
design and engineering teams are able to iterate more
quickly – processes that used to take weeks now take days
because they no longer need to physically build every
prototype.
Source - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QyA7HhIYkg
Use Case #1: Custom design your car
9. Mercedes-Benz offers AR app replaces owner's manuals
The technology's augmented reality features allow owners
of E- and S-Class vehicles to hold their smart device up to
various portions of their cars' interiors to reveal information
about functions and features. For example, holding a
smartphone up to the dashboard will reveal superimposed
numbers the user can touch to reveal information about
the corresponding feature.
Source - https://www.mercedes-
benz.co.in/passengercars/being-an-owner/manuals.html
Use Case #2: Cool owner’s manual
10. Volkswagen develops AR service manual for the XL1
Volkswagen collaborated with Metaio to develop an AR iPad
app for the XL1 Hybrid Diesel. Called MARTA (Mobile AR
Technical Assistance), the app uses the iPad's camera to
view the internals of the vehicle and label the various parts
so that service workers will know what they're working on.
MARTA also shows step-by-step instructions on how to
repair and replace certain components, right down to which
direction mechanics should be facing.
Source - https://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/tech-savvy-
mechanics-vws-new-tablet-app-gives-interactive-repair-
instructions/
Use Case #3: Interactive service manual
11. Ford used AR presentation at the 2017 North American
International Auto Show that immerses consumers with its
newest vehicles and technologies in ways they’ve likely
never experienced before.
Augmented reality presentation by Ford immerses
consumers with its newest vehicles and technologies in
ways they’ve likely never experienced before.
Source -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=42&v=2Zx2gpDvy
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Ford used AR presentation to immerse consumers with its newest vehicles
Use Case #4: Launch new models in AR
12. Porsche Tech Live Look brings AR to dealerships
Porsche's Tech Live Look is a set of augmented-reality (AR)
smart glasses. In the event a technician finds a problem he
or she cannot fix, they can use the glasses to connect with
Porsche's Atlanta-based support team, which will be able
to see exactly what the technician does.
The glasses help decrease problem resolution time by
approximately 40 percent, which means customers get
their cars back faster.
Use Case #5: AR at dealerships
13. JLR Interactive AR technical training app with X-RAY vision
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) training and development was
looking to solve this with a technical training app that
could train employees without having to remove and
reinstall the dashboard of the Range Rover Sport vehicle.
In collaboration with Bosch using the REFLEKT ONE
software platform for Augmented Reality, designed an app
that visualizes existing JLR data inside the car for the
mechanic.
Source - https://www.re-flekt.com/portfolio-
item/augmented-reality-training/
Use Case #6: AR technical training app
14. Porsche Uses Augmented Reality for Quality Control
Quality Control is a critical activity in all manufacturing
enterprises. No wonder carmakers are looking at
technology for this critical activity.
Porsche has put AR to use for quality control during the
manufacturing of the all-new Panamera sedan. Engineers
test a component’s fitment, surface quality, accessory
functionality, and more before it can be installed on the all-
new Panamera. The engineers use a tablet with a
proprietary AR app for this purpose.
Source - https://www.wired.com/2016/10/painstaking-
process-building-porsche-panamera/
Use Case #7: Catch problem through AR cop
15. BMW Uses ARKit to Let You Customize Your New Car in iOS
BMW rolled out its playful take on augmented reality with
Snapchat, and now the automaker is bringing that same
immersive computing whimsy to iOS directly.
Using Apple's ARKit, the BMW i Visualizer app allows you
to select and customize a life-sized version of the BMW i3,
i3s, or i8 car while in any location..
Source - https://mobile-ar.reality.news/news/bmw-uses-
arkit-let-you-customize-your-new-car-ios-0181532/
Use Case #8: AR allows to customize car
16. Talk to us if you are facing any of these challenges
Challenges
Security and Privacy
Content
Lack of use cases
Fragmentation
Digital Fatigue
Users data on smart phone and head mounted devices
3D modelling needed is very costly and often requires a host of
software and serious talent
Challenge due to lack of use cases and unproven ROI
How to offer same experience across multiple platforms for AR
development
Melding of digital and physical worlds
17. User Requirements Concept Proofing User Experience Develop, Integrate
Use cases
Requirements
Challenges
Goals
Proof of concept
Prototype
User experience
Voice, object and
Gesture recognition
App development
API development
Integration
Validation
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