Russian researchers have presented a systematic review of the application of Assisted Reality (aR) technologies in industrial manufacturing. The article was published in the international journal Virtual Reality.
The authors of the study are Artyom Solomashenko, Olga Afanasyeva, and Maria Shishova from Bauman Moscow State Technical University, and Igor Gulyansky from IKSAR Technologies.
The work on the paper was carried out over an extended period of time, as was the process of coordination, peer review, and publication.
The IKSAR team contributed by providing insights into real-world scenarios of Assisted Reality technologies and devices across various industrial sectors in Russia. They also shared practical experience of customers operating augmented reality smart glasses from different international manufacturers.
The key conclusion of the study is that Assisted Reality technologies demonstrate high efficiency in industrial processes. The active use of Assisted Reality smart glasses is widespread globally, particularly in the industrial sector, where the technology has proven effective in tasks such as visual inspection, equipment monitoring and maintenance, quality control, and many other scenarios involving field workers and production personnel. The adoption of aR devices is expected to drive significant transformation in industrial manufacturing by enhancing employee support, reducing the risk of injuries and equipment failures, and substantially improving operational efficiency. At present, aR headsets—unlike conventional augmented reality glasses—are considered more suitable for industrial environments due to their compatibility with all types of personal protective equipment, resistance to harsh environmental conditions across a wide temperature range, impact durability, and high level of protection.
The authors emphasize that despite existing limitations, Assisted Reality technologies already demonstrate considerable potential for improving production efficiency and occupational safety.
The article is available in the journal Virtual Reality. DOI: 10.1007/s10055-025-01281-3
Link: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10055-025-01281-3#article-info
Official publication date: December 29, 2025.
Length: 24 pages.
The authors of the study are Artyom Solomashenko, Olga Afanasyeva, and Maria Shishova from Bauman Moscow State Technical University, and Igor Gulyansky from IKSAR Technologies.
The work on the paper was carried out over an extended period of time, as was the process of coordination, peer review, and publication.
The IKSAR team contributed by providing insights into real-world scenarios of Assisted Reality technologies and devices across various industrial sectors in Russia. They also shared practical experience of customers operating augmented reality smart glasses from different international manufacturers.
The key conclusion of the study is that Assisted Reality technologies demonstrate high efficiency in industrial processes. The active use of Assisted Reality smart glasses is widespread globally, particularly in the industrial sector, where the technology has proven effective in tasks such as visual inspection, equipment monitoring and maintenance, quality control, and many other scenarios involving field workers and production personnel. The adoption of aR devices is expected to drive significant transformation in industrial manufacturing by enhancing employee support, reducing the risk of injuries and equipment failures, and substantially improving operational efficiency. At present, aR headsets—unlike conventional augmented reality glasses—are considered more suitable for industrial environments due to their compatibility with all types of personal protective equipment, resistance to harsh environmental conditions across a wide temperature range, impact durability, and high level of protection.
The authors emphasize that despite existing limitations, Assisted Reality technologies already demonstrate considerable potential for improving production efficiency and occupational safety.
The article is available in the journal Virtual Reality. DOI: 10.1007/s10055-025-01281-3
Link: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10055-025-01281-3#article-info
Official publication date: December 29, 2025.
Length: 24 pages.