All Augmented/Virtual reality articles – Page 2
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ArticlePreview: An auto show, a tech show or both in Las Vegas?
With the Detroit Auto Show struggling, CES, even more than in recent years, is stepping up its automotive game.
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ArticleBMW ups the pace on industry 4.0 technology
BMW Group is to expand its use of industry 4.0 innovations in its production logistics.
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ArticleNew BMW 3 Series cockpit production pre-planned with VR tools, company claims digital tools ushers in new era of collaboration between different production stakeholders
The Munich auto giant claims a company first in bringing building, systems, logistics and assembly planners as well as production employees together to assess new production areas in virtual reality, and test new procedures using 3D glasses. The cockpit pre-assembly workstations for the new 3 Series sedan were the first ...
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Technology key to evolution of supply chains but automakers need to adapt quickly to take advantage
The automotive industry will only stay ahead of the curve in an age of greater supply chain complexity by adopting wider digitalisation as part of its routine operations, delegates at the JDA Focus Connect conference in Barcelona were told last week.
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FeatureDaimler forging its future in Factory 56 with emphasis on agile manufacture of mobility and EV solutions
New car manufacturing facilities will need to be highly flexible as the trends of vehicle electrification and autonomous driving continue to evolve.
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Article“Get ready for the data age”
Next January’s CES will underscore the growing importance of data for the automotive industry and other business sectors, executives of the US Consumer Technology Association (CTA) say.
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ArticleBosch implements AR for technical service training
Image: BoschBosch is implementing augmented reality (AR) in technical service training at its 31 support workshops worldwide. Courses developed at its training center in Plochingen, near Stuttgart, will be offered to 3500 global employees to update them on technical developments in vehicle servicing and repair.These accredited courses, to be ...
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FeatureInside Silicon Valley automotive: Has California's high-tech scene reached its peak?
Rising costs, concerns over cyber security, and emerging innovation hubs may eventually limit how much automotive companies grow and invest in northern California.
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ArticleDARPA talks about AR and VR for future combat vehicles
Image: DARPADARPA, the US Defense Advance Research Projects Agency, has demonstrated some of its upcoming technologies to be applied in combat vehicles. The GXV-T (Ground X-Vehicle Technologies) program has been looking at ways to make vehicles lighter, faster and more agile over a variety of terrain – and also ...
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FeatureInside Silicon Valley automotive: A new role for tech and IT offices
Carmakers are expanding technology and IT offices in Silicon Valley, and tasking them with functions that are different from the roles played by traditional R&D centers.
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ArticleUbimax partners with DAQRI on AR smart glasses, Porsche rolls out AR for technicians
Image: UbimaxUbimax, developer of wearables and augmented reality (AR) products, has announced a strategic co-operation with DAQRI, maker of AR glasses. DAQRI, based in Los Angeles and Dublin, is to provide its AR hardware for Ubimax Frontline, an AR software stack.A successful proof of concept trial has been carried ...
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ArticleVolkswagen implements AR in digitized training programs, AI in business admin
Future Training Forum, Wolfsburg, 2018 Image: VolkswagenVolkswagen has held its first Future Training Forum in Wolfsburg to discuss issues including the digitalization of its vocational training programmes and future learning environments. Conference participants included board members, human resources managers, training experts, Works Council members, young people’s representatives and apprentices, ...
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ArticleHarman to supply over-the-air update tech to Great Wall Motors
Harman-Samsung Digital CockpitImage: SamsungGreat Wall Motors is to launch its first connected vehicle with a remote software updating service in 2019. The over-the-air (OTA) technology will be supplied by Harman, whose Remote Vehicle Updating Service has already been fitted in more than 25 million cars worldwide.The Harman technology allows ...
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ArticleMercedes-Benz launches dealership VR, AR apps, continues digitalization of sales experience
Customers can configure the new Mercedes A-Class on the Mercedes-Benz cAR app(Image: Mercedes-Benz)Prospective customers at Mercedes-Benz dealerships in Germany can now experience a car in real-time in different configurations: a drive or ride via virtual reality goggles is on offer as part of the sales experience. Those interested in ...
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FeatureDaimler Lab1886: "We now have 25 high-potential projects in the incubator"
Susanne Hahn, director business innovation at Daimler’s Lab1886 innovation and incubation organization,
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ArticleVW Group to build EVs at 16 plants by 2022
VW's Vizzion concept will be the flagship model of the new I.D. family (Photo: Geneva Motor Show)Volkswagen Group will build electric vehicles at 16 plants worldwide by 2022, up from three locations today, the German automaker said.VW also said that, to ensure adequate battery capacity for an expected surge ...
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ArticleIn digitalization drive, Porsche wants to be an early adopter
Porsche is not content to just continue its success as a profitable maker of premium sports cars. It wants to be an early adopter when it comes to new technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence and virtual and augmented reality.
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FeatureDigital twins play a role in all digitalization projects but data consolidation slows down implementation
Digital twins are shaping up to be a key tool as automotive companies proceed with digitalization across the entire value chain. But it’s not easy to get a handle on these virtual representations.
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ArticleHonda to adopt new driving-simulator technology
Honda’s new simulator will use nine actuators instead of the customary nine (Photo: Honda) Honda said it will become the first carmaker to adopt a new driving-simulator technology that it says will more accurately reproduce the actual driving experience. The Japanese carmaker said the simulator will use an ...
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Feature"There is no added value in gesturing with your fingers”
Massing: “With artificial intelligence, we will soon be in a position to significantly reduce the stress level behind the wheel.” (Photo: Claus Dick)Digitization is changing vehicles’ interiors along with their other aspects. Georges Massing, director, user interaction at Mercedes-Benz, spoke with automotiveIT about the effects of the trend, the ...
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