A step forward in manual welding: demonstration of augmented reality helmet

Abstract

A new welding helmet for the manual welding process has been developed. The welders working conditions are improved by augmenting the visual information before and during welding. The image is improved by providing a better view of the working area. An online quality assistant is available during welding, suggesting the correction of the guns position or pointing out welding errors, by analyzing the electrical welding parameters. An assembly advisor will suggest the assembly sequence, by displaying the type and the position of the following piece into the actual ensemble. In addition, an available online documentation of the welding process gives an opportunity to reduce the effort of post process quality assurance which often uses expensive X-ray investigations.