Virtual and Augmented Reality in the Automobile Industry
J. Samuel Manoharan, M. Arunkumar, A. Sathiya, Madhukar Hemamalini, V. Sathya, T. P. Anish, Siva Subramanian R · 2025
This survey paper aims to discuss the areas of enhancement of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) in the automotive industry: the basic principles, practice, problems, and points of improvement. It also emphasizes the application of VR in design improvement, prototyping and manufacturing, and sales presenting extraordinary experience and increased efficacy. Applications of AR in repair and maintenance, navigations, and driver assistance are analyzed with reference to enhancements of diagnostics, trainings and safety. Some of the issues that stem from the implementation of the two technologies include; technicalities, costs and acceptability by users. Finally, the paper outlines a future outlook touching on future trends and how VR and AR need constant enhancement and deployment in the automotive industry.