Improved Augmented Reality (AR) Alignment for Industrial Steel Fabrication Process

Fabstation-Steel is the flagship product of Eterio Realities Inc. It is designed to improve Structural Steel Fabricators’ production quality and velocity by using AR (augmented reality) virtual assembly model overlay technology. Since the accuracy of the virtual model overlay is critical to the success of the product, this research project aims to improve the virtual model overlay accuracy performance of the Fabstation-Steel system by applying advanced computer vision tracking technology. Any improvement to be achieved in the Fabstation-Steel overall performance will streamline and enhance the productivity of the steel fabrication process, retain the current Fabstation-Steel users, and attract new customers. Ultimately, this project seeks to improve working conditions for structural steel workers by improving data delivery and cognition which will reduce production waste and associated emissions. This aligns with environmental sustainability practices being promoted across the country.

Faculty Supervisor:

Zheng Liu;Zhen Lei

Student:

Partner:

FabStation

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Construction; Technology; Information and Communications Technology

University:

The University of British Columbia - Okanagan

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