Augmented Reality as a Crucial Element in Modern Electric Distribution Company

摘要

The predominant goal of this article is to touch upon the usefulness of the so-called Augmented Reality (AR) technology with regard to its utilization in companies distributing electric power. AR is understood to be a real-time combination of real world imagery, typically in the form of images recorded by a camera, with digitally generated one. Additional elements have to be added to the camera-captured image in real time and the whole experience should be interactive in nature, as well as allow the user to move freely. After analyzing the current applications of the discussed technology, the authors propose its utilization within the scope of companies operating in the electric power-related branch of industry, with the major focus being put on enterprises specializing in electric power distribution, both in terms of network infrastructure management and organization of training sessions pertaining to key procedures and machine handling.