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Pallet C e nt ral • Ma rch -Ap r il 2 0 25 19 • AR Devices – Smart glasses, head-mounted displays (HMDs), and mobile devices equipped with AR capabilities. • Sensors and Cameras – Captures the surrounding environment to accurately place digital overlays. • Processing Unit – Analyzes input data and integrates digital content in real time. • AR Soft ware – Applications that create, manage, and deliver AR experiences. Because AR can provide instant support in most production situations, it is a great tool for training programs across the board. Imagine detailed OSHA safety briefings and tests, new technology implementation, and even pallet transportation optimization tips being made possible in an instant. Beyond improving the efficiency and accuracy of training programs, AR makes learning more engaging for employees because they aren't just looking at a screen—they're applying the tools with-in their actual environment. By leveraging these elements, AR enables workers to interact with digital instructions, visualize complex components, and perform tasks with increased precision. How AR So ware Creates An Augmented Reality Environment AR software plays a crucial role in bridging the digital and physical worlds. ese programs analyze real- world inputs and superimpose relevant digital content in real time. Here's how the process typically unfolds: 1. Environment Recognition – e software uses cameras and sensors to map the surroundings, identifying surfaces, objects, and spatial dimensions. 2. Data Processing – e system interprets input data, recognizing physical objects, and contextualizes them with digital overlays. 3. Digital Overlay Projection – Once the environment is mapped, the AR software superimposes visual elements like text, 3D models, or animated instructions onto the user's view. 4. User Interaction – AR software allows workers to interact with digital content through touch, gestures, or voice commands, making processes more interactive and intuitive. 5. Real-Time Updates – Many AR applications use AI and IoT integration to provide real-time data, adjusting digital overlays based on changes in the environment or user input. Fundamental Applica ons Of AR In Manufacturing Visual Work Instruc ons AR can replace paper-based manuals with interactive, step-by- step digital guides that are overlaid on physical objects. Workers can follow these instructions hands-free, improving efficiency and accuracy. Enhanced Training Programs Keeping team members safe is a top priority. AR provides immersive, on-the- job training experiences that help workers learn by doing. By simulating real-world tasks, AR reduces training time and minimizes costly mistakes. Even further, those same safety training experiences— which would normally require costly educators, a pause in the production line, and sometimes even overtime pay—can now be accessed instantly, on any timeline. With AR, every person on the line can get trained when it best fits into their workday without disrupting the operations of your warehouse. Pre-Implementa on Training Introducing automation or advanced machinery can disrupt production as teams adjust to new processes. Traditionally, equipment is installed and tested by a third party, with training happening afterward. Instead,

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