Augmented reality
With AR glasses at the wheel: better visibility for the forklift driver
Augmented reality technology can be used in a variety of ways in intralogistics. AR glasses, for example, are designed to give forklift drivers a clear view. In future, they could wear AR glasses at the wheel that allow them to see through obstacles.
It's not easy to keep an overview at the wheel of a forklift truck. Researchers from Hanover are therefore working on a new concept for "virtual vision enhancement". In future, forklift drivers will wear AR glasses at the wheel. This means they don't have to take their eyes off the road and still benefit from the camera images. The concept: the forklift driver's real field of vision is superimposed on the camera image. For example, if he looks directly forwards, he sees the lift mast and the load as well as the image from the front camera at the same time. If he engages reverse gear and looks over his shoulder, he sees the image from the reversing camera and his real field of vision at the same time. No matter in which direction he looks: It looks as if he can see through obstacles. The AR glasses are also designed to display important information and warnings in the field of vision.
ViSIER research project
Science and industry are working closely together in the research project "ViSIER - Virtual Visual Improvement and Intuitive Interaction through Augmented Reality on Industrial Trucks". The project involves the Institut für Integrierte Produktion Hannover (IPH) gGmbH, the Institute of Transport and Automation Technology (ITA) at Leibniz Universität Hannover, three well-known forklift truck manufacturers, a logistics center, a manufacturer of forklift truck components, an AR service provider and a service provider from the microelectronics sector.
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