optician they ll obviously be adapted to your per sonal needs but this is not possible with the data glass models currently in existence he adds Short battery runtimes and quickly aging proces sors that are permanently installed and cannot simply be exchanged are problematic too Her old wanted to come up with a better solution and invented a modular kit system Processing power and all data are run on external devices while the headset of the smart glasses projects the contents for the user to view The system can work together with any computer or smartphone A camera mod ule that transmits individual images or videos via a WLAN connection can optionally be installed Customized data glasses This approach minimizes the utilization of elec tronics within the headset As a result data glass es can be customized and attached to various carriers such as protective helmets and goggles Herold founded a spin off for mass production His glasses are already in use in areas like intra logistics and machine maintenance at VW For the Dortmund Fire Department Herold developed a respirator mask that provides members of rescue squads with information such as digital buildings and escape plans or instructions by mission con trol Connected to a sensor suit information about vital signs is additionally displayed in real time Herold is currently working together with other sci entists on a prototype featuring sewn in hyperex tension sensors that log the movements of arms and legs Another sensor measures the exten sion of the back and an electrocardiogram EKG displays heart rate Herold can also image the cy ber suit being used in high performance sports in steel mills or for SWAT special weapons and tac tics teams in law enforcement Next level the data pupil Three years ago electronics corporation Samsung had a smart contact lens patented which com bines a camera motion sensors and a display By means of this technology a user may for instance select an option by means of an eyelid movement the blink of an eye that will sooner or later cause a considerable sensation in the automotive indus try as well Schaeffler is already using AR and VR technologies for the commissioning maintenance and repair of machines and equipment This includes training apprentices in setting up machines and the utilization of specialist support in machine troubleshooting contexts The use of these technologies helps cut travel costs and increase machine availability among other things In addition VR enables efficient layout planning in the digital factory AR and VR in use at Schaeffler The author As much as technology journalist Oliver Jesgulke would enjoy having a display in front of his eyes As far as he s concerned the usefulness of data glasses hinges upon the quality of internet coverage And this still leaves a lot to be desired even in the middle of Berlin 83 Outlook

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