Step 1: Define safety and efficiency KPIs
Select 1–2 goals: safety incidents, training time, or machine uptime. Align with safety and IT teams.
Pick safety/efficiency goals
Align safety & IT leads
Confirm compliance baseline
Step 2: Configure tech & content
Choose AR, VR, or projection dashboards. Lock hardware, select modules, integrate with LMS/ERP/CMMS.
Step 3: Run pilot modules
Step 4: Test, Record, Improve In Live Service
Plan my XR pilot
Industrial & Manufacturing Playbook
Frequently Asked Questions
Do AR glasses replace staff training?
No. They supplement training with live overlays and reminders.
Do projection dashboards need permits?
Yes. Projection/LED installs require OH&S and building code checks.
Can this run offline?
Yes. AR/VR content can cache locally and sync later.
How do we prove ROI?
Calculate incidents avoided, downtime saved, and training hours reduced.
What’s the MVP?
1 VR hazard sim, 1 AR overlay, 1 LED dashboard.
What to track from day one
Track training completion, error rates, incidents, downtime, and KPI dashboards. No biometrics; anonymized IDs.
Tech stack & ops
AR headsets/tablets, VR rigs, projection/LED displays, LMS/ERP/CMMS integration. Ops: device MDM, safety approvals, offline fallback.
Example MVP
1 VR hazard training module, 1 AR maintenance overlay, 1 LED dashboard for KPIs. Roll out in one site/factory cell.
AR Maintenance
Hands‑free overlays for step‑by‑step.
VR Safety Training
Realistic hazard sims.
Projection Mapping
Factory dashboards on walls.
LED Boards
Real‑time KPIs in workshops.
LBE Simulators
Forklifts, lock‑out/tag‑out training.
Why immersive works in industrial environments
AR step‑by‑step overlays, VR safety simulations, and LED dashboards give frontline staff clarity and managers compliance confidence.
AR/VR training reduces incidents 15–25%
AR guidance cuts errors 20–30%
Predictive maintenance boosts uptime 5–10%
Immersive training lifts recall 15–25%
Reduce safety incidents 15–25%
Cut training time 20–40%
Increase uptime 5–10%
KPIs & targets
**Safety** −15–25% incidents. **Efficiency** +20–30%. **Uptime** +5–10%. **Retention** +15–25%. Ops crash‑free ≥98%.
ROI snapshot
Pilot Design Example
Safety, Privacy & Compliance in Industrial XR
All installs must meet OH&S, fire, and electrical codes. Projection/LED dashboards must avoid glare and obstruction. No biometrics. Accessibility defaults: high‑contrast, captions, strobe‑safe. LBE sims must be supervised and audited.
Risks & mitigations
Risks: IT pushback, safety approvals, low adoption. Mitigations: early IT alignment, certified installs, staff induction, opt‑in pilots.

