FEATURE AI & Virtual Reality
VR and AR in manufacturing
Originally developed as technologies for gaming and entertainment, virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are rapidly gaining traction in the manufacturing industry. Here Jonathan Wilkins, EU Automation, explains how VR and AR can be used in the factory to improve safety and increase productivity
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