Industrial applications of AR headsets: a review of the devices and experience
Artem B. Solomashenko, Olga Afanaseva, M. V. Shishova, Igor. E. Gulianskii, Sergey Sobolnikov, Nikolay V. Petrov · Light Advanced Manufacturing · 2025
This review considers the modern industrial applications of augmented reality headsets.It draws upon a synthesis of information from open sources and press releases of companies, as well as the first-hand experiences of industry representatives.Furthermore, the research incorporates insights from both profile events and in-depth discussions with skilled professionals.A specific focus is placed on the ergonomic characteristics of headsets: image quality, user-friendliness, etc.To provide an objective evaluation of the various headsets, a metric has been proposed which is dependent on the specific application case.This enables a comprehensive comparison of the various devices in terms of their quantitative characteristics, which is of particular importance for the formation of a rapidly developing industry.