Augmented and virtual reality are coming to the forefront now at a crucial time for the truck maintenance field.
Maintenance departments may have some more options for training with the latest augmented and virtual reality tools and the new technology could be used to attract the next generation of technicians.
Design Interactive has launched Virtual Equipment Training, allowing technicians to train on virtual parts that may not always be available.
You now can get augmented-reality training for your technicians to use on mobile devices instead of springing for a pricey AR headset.
Technology is rapidly changing the industry, and media coverage of cool future-looking trends such as electric and autonomous trucks can only help improve the image of trucking among young people looking for a career.
A pilot program is allowing trucking fleets and other transportation-related organizations to evaluate augmented reality technology as part of their maintenance operations.
XPO Logistics wants to use new visualization technology to help customers decide if heavy goods, such as furniture or appliances, are what they expected before the items get delivered.
Ram Commercial introduced its Augmented Reality Upfit Configurator and Q Pro certification program to help dealers and auxiliary equipment providers set up its trucks and vans for commercial users at the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis.