ABS Helps Industry Put Augmented Reality to the Test

Augmented reality (AR) can help industrial crews perform tasks more efficiently and consistently, but widespread deployment will depend on demonstrating that productivity gains can be achieved without compromising safety.

That’s the core message from ABS in its latest publication, which supports marine and offshore operators as they evaluate whether AR applications are right for their crews. The ABS Advisory on Assessing Augmented Reality for Industrial Operations provides insight into how to evaluate AR’s effects on safety and performance for tasks such as inspection, maintenance, navigation, training and remote assistance, and how those effects compare with current work practices.

“Augmented reality could