Manufacturing Virtual Companion

The goal of this project is to improve Continental’s manufacturing efficiency and reduce human error by designing and building Virtual Companion, based on Vuzix M100 Smart Glasses, for assembly-line workers, who use multiple data sources to inform decisions and execute tasks. Several locations on the assembly line contribute to errors that lead to downtime and reduced efficiency. The team designed algorithms and a user interface to help operators prioritize multiple upcoming tasks on the assembly line, enabling them to select the most important task for the effective functioning of the line. The system receives data from the assembly line modules and processes it to help the operator with real-time decision-making. The system also forewarns the operator of potential failure points in the upcoming assembly line process.