Augmented Reality

The Monash Engineering Student Pilot Plant and associated Industry 4.0 technologies are designed to be representative of industrial experiences and needs. Augmented Reality experiences are currently being created in Vuforia Studio using 3D CAD models of the pilot plant to facilitate visualisation of proposed plant equipment before installation and will be connected to the Internet of Things devices, Digital Twin and process simulations to create an AR-based Human Machine Interface (HMI) to expand on-site accessibility to the physical equipment via remote and simultaneous access to the Digital Twin.

Looking forward, the integrated physical and digital systems will enable students to gain an appreciation of how digital technology interacts with industrial processes. Using AR connected to the Digital Twin, students can conduct remote walk-throughs of and interact with the entire process to provide them with a deeper understanding of the process and equipment.

Stay tuned for a case study written in conjunction with PTC & LEAP Australia to learn more about how Augmented Reality and Industry 4.0 will be showcased on the Monash Engineering Student Pilot Plant!