Augmented reality is key to transforming utility operations
“The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) is working with large utilities such as Duke Energy, Consolidated Edison, EDF, Korea Electric Power Corporation and others on how AR can fit into the industry's workforce. Many AR devices manufacturing firms are also making huge investments in AR such as Atheer, DAQRI, Google, Microsoft, ODG, Magic Leap among others with AR sunglasses, helmets and other devices being largely developed and experimented for various applications. There are developments on different AR devices from heads up displays (HUD), holographic displays, and smart glasses to handheld/smartphone based.
“AR systems are flexible to operate with mobile devices, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)/unmanned aerial system (UAS) along with UAV’s sensors, communication capabilities and on-the-ground or remote pilots. Internet of Things (IoT) will also play its role by putting together disparate devices, networks and databases to provide data-driven insights. Asset management, outage management systems, distribution management systems, geographic information systems and other existing utility applications will improve with new data sources by integrating the existing and new utility systems.”
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