Virtual Technology in Operator Training Within Manual Assembly Processes

Sammanfattning: The manufacturing industry faces complex challenges, and is forced to constantly develop to encounter the increased global competition. This thesis examines if virtual technology can be used to make assembly processes more efficient. The technologies Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) are examined. The thesis is based on two parts: a literature review and a case study. The results show that there are benefits of VR and AR, these range from off-line training, cognitive perception and mass training to cost savings, product and operator feedback and ability to encounter product and volume fluctuations. But, there are limitations including the need for physical training and vast space demands. However, the conclusion shows that there are several production benefits of VR and AR in operator training.