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TECH PULSE 2018-2019
malls, and offices will become visitor-friendlier.
Education and Training
AR and especially VR can deliver realistic psychological
and physical experiences through immersive real-life
simulations in a safe environment. The technologies thus
bring unlimited possibilities for teaching and learning
processes.AR technology makes schooling more
interactive, engaging, and efficient. For instance, with AR
applications, students can observe a 3D galaxy on their
tablets or witness an extinct animal come to life. VR will
help students to see scientific breakthroughs from the
scientists’ perspective or even make the discoveries in a
virtual lab themselves. VR training simulators are used in
aviation, automotive, construction, energy, medical, and
military industries, as well as by professional athletes. VRassisted
solutions reduce costs and boost training retention
and performance.
Reference: https://onix-systems.com/blog/top-10-
applications-of-ar-and-vr-in-business
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Tourism and Travel
Tourism industry abounds
with augmented reality
business opportunities.
Google Maps has got an
AR upgrade recently.
Users can view the streets
through their smart
phone’s camera, and the
directions appear on their
screen. GPS apps
powered by AR might
show tourist routes,
translate the signs on the
street, and give
sightseeing tips. AR
combined with Wi-
Fi, beacons or ultrawideband
will facilitate
indoor navigations.
Airports, train stations,
trade shows, shopping
Autonomous Mobile Robots
Many mobile robots are remotely controlled,
performing tasks such as pipe inspection, aerial
photography and bomb disposal that rely on an operator
controlling the device. These robots are not autonomous;
they use their sensors to give their operator remote access
to dangerous, distant or inaccessible places. Some of them
can be semi-autonomous, performing subtasks
automatically. The autopilot of a drone stabilizes the flight
while the human chooses the flight path. A robot in a pipe
can control its movement inside the pipe while the human
searches for defects that need to be repaired.
Fully autonomous mobile robots do not rely on an
operator, but instead they make decisions on their own and
perform tasks, such as transporting material while
navigating in uncertain terrain (walls and doors within
buildings, intersections on streets) and in a constantly
changing environment (people walking around, cars
moving on the streets).
The first mobile robots were designed for simple
environments, for example, robots that cleaned swimming