"Augmented Reality" For the Assembly Line

silkySlim writes "EETimes has a short article about a combination data goggles and earpiece device to replace big manuals and reduce training time for assembly line workers. 'In one possible scenario, a technician with data goggles bends over the engine block of a luxury car and removes the covering. He is receiving instructions through an ear piece telling him what to do next while his data goggles mark the screws and bolts on which he must next place his tool.' Apparently, it's already in use by several automotive companies. There's some additional papers also available."

Comments

Remindes me of the Matrix

[spuke4000]

Tank, I need to know how to fix a Lexus IS300, now!!!

When things go wrong....

[Wuffle]

THE GOGGLES! THEY DO NOTHING!

Typical /. reader thought.

[Anonymous Coward]

Now if only these came with a bedroom module then maybe I'd know what to do when I found a girl in my bed.

Re:Typical /. reader thought.

[Brento]

Now if only these came with a bedroom module then maybe I'd know what to do when I found a girl in my bed.

Assuming that the module was done by computer programmers, I'm not so sure I'd want to follow the directions.

Re:no thanks.

[Brento]

Sure its definately cool, but its scary too. Imagine directions being constantly spoken into your ear as you perform your job.

Ah, so augmented reality is like my mother-in-law riding in the back of my car? Yeah, that IS scary.

Dr.?? did your computer crash?

[malia8888]

From the piece: In one possible scenario, a technician with data goggles bends over the engine block of a luxury car and removes the covering. He is receiving instructions through an ear piece telling him what to do next while his data goggles mark the screws and bolts on which he must next place his tool.'.

It makes me wonder, when this technology is going to enter the field of medicine? I don't think I am ready for a physician with a Dell box strapped to his head..