An article by Nicholas Rossolillo appeared on Motley Fool this week about one of the AREA’s members, DAQRI. It starts with a quote by Brian Mullins, Founder and CEO of DAQRI, that will ring true with many readers:
We become so limited by this idea of technology replacing workers, when the better idea is to power-up their senses and extend what they’re capable of doing.
The article looks at the business viewpoint of whether investing in AR makes sense and makes a good case for enterprise solutions tethered to the Internet of Things and geared towards helping workers process data.
DAQRI’s smart helmet is featured, which was on show at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona last month. The article states that Intel provides the brains with its sixth-generation Core m7 processor, as well as several sensors to help project depth perception to the wearer. The device carries several cameras, including an infrared and thermal imaging camera for relevant applications.
DAQRI also released a version of its helmet in goggle form, called Smart Glasses, which is being marketed for less-hazardous workplaces like distribution centers and for remote experts.
Evidence has been mounting that AR at work is a good idea for businesses: German logistics and shipping company DHL equipped warehouse workers with AR glasses and reported that the glasses-equipped employees worked 25% faster and error-free during the three-week pilot program.
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