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By Viewpointsystem Editorial Team<\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Automation and digitalization are reshaping roles and professions in manufacturing. Entire workforces must adapt and learn new skills, such as operating or programming machines and robots, after previously performing manual tasks. There is also a growing need to make work processes more efficient and safer. This is where eye tracking comes in. Companies like Toyota and Denso have already successfully integrated this technology on the shop floor for various applications.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eye tracking reaches its full potential when integrated into lightweight yet robust smart glasses. These glasses capture and visualize where the wearer is looking and what they are focusing on during a task. This provides a firsthand perspective on tasks and workflows, offering a wide array of applications on the shop floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Remote Support: Efficient Help at a Distance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cost-cutting measures and the ongoing shortage of skilled workers often mean that the necessary expertise is not available on the shop floor. Smart glasses with eye tracking, however, enable on-site employees to receive support from knowledgeable colleagues at remote locations. The glasses transmit the wearer’s field of view in real-time, with eye tracking showing exactly where the wearer is looking. This gives remote experts an immediate understanding of the situation from the wearer’s perspective, which is especially helpful when troubleshooting machine problems or repairs. Experts can see exactly what the on-site worker is focusing on, enabling clear instructions for faster solutions and reduced downtime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The benefits of remote support and maintenance are evident: the investment in this technology pays off through savings in travel costs and improved plant availability and machine utilization. Moreover, by reducing travel, companies also reduce their carbon footprint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Training and Skills Development<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As production processes become more automated, manufacturing tasks and workflows are evolving. Eye tracking provides valuable insights for training and retraining workers. By observing where an instructor or experienced colleague directs their attention, workers learn how to perform new tasks correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trainers or experienced colleagues can create effective and visually engaging training videos for their peers. Streaming the process enables lively live training sessions for employees at other locations, allowing them to experience an expert’s perspective on the task even from a distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The demand for tailored, visual employee training will significantly increase in the future. Given the challenges of talent shortages and an aging workforce, new methods of knowledge transfer are essential, especially when highly experienced colleagues retire, potentially leaving competency gaps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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REAL-LIFE EXAMPLE: HOW \u00d6BB (AUSTRIAN FEDERAL RAILWAYS) USE EYE TRACKING FOR EMPLOYEE TRAINING AND SAFETY IMPROVEMENT<\/strong> – LEAR MORE<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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