Smart Work Environment and Application of Augmented Reality Overlay for Manufacturing

The goal of this project was to investigate opportunities to increase efficiency by implementing Industry 4.0 “smart factory” technology, which centers on automation and data exchange, into the sponsor’s manufacturing facilities. The project also uses augmented reality, in the form of Microsoft HoloLens technology, to further improve manufacturing capabilities. The sponsor’s factory workers and engineers will be able to use the augmented reality system to view visually guided instructions for the assembly and manufacture of small satellites. The team also produced a trade study for the sponsor that analyzes Industry 4.0 and “smart factory” technology factors of interest to the sponsor, such as equipment cost and training time.