Virtual Commissioning and the use of Extended Reality and Automated Testing: a survey of industry

Kunz D, Barth M, Franke J, Weber J (2023)

Publication Language: English

Publication Type: Conference contribution, Conference Contribution

Publication year: 2023

Event location: Ilmenau DE

DOI: 10.22032/dbt.57812

Abstract

Virtual Commissioning (VC) is seen as an important technology for managing the complexity of production systems. While it is demonstrated that VC can reduce commissioning time, defect rates and costs, the rate of industrial adoption is below expectations. In this paper, we present the results of a survey conducted to investigate the use, expectations, and barriers to the use of VC with an additional focus on Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR) and Test Automation (TA) in this context. The survey results reveal that just over half of the respondents use VC, albeit rarely to occasionally. Barriers to the use of VC are not technological. VR and AR technologies are used in many companies, but not frequently. The results indicate that the potential benefits of using these technologies are not clear enough to justify further investment in what is seen as a somewhat immature technology. TA can only be found in large companies. The main barriers are the amount of effort required to create and maintain automated tests and a general lack of know-how and resources. Respondents agree that all three technologies will become more important in the future.

Authors with CRIS profile

David Kunz Lehrstuhl für Fertigungsautomatisierung und Produktionssystematik (FAPS) Martin Barth Lehrstuhl für Fertigungsautomatisierung und Produktionssystematik (FAPS) Jörg Franke Lehrstuhl für Fertigungsautomatisierung und Produktionssystematik (FAPS)

How to cite

APA:

Kunz, D., Barth, M., Franke, J., & Weber, J. (2023). Virtual Commissioning and the use of Extended Reality and Automated Testing: a survey of industry. In Proceedings of the 20. ASIM Fachtagung Simulation in Produktion und Logistik 2023. Ilmenau, DE.

MLA:

Kunz, David, et al. "Virtual Commissioning and the use of Extended Reality and Automated Testing: a survey of industry." Proceedings of the 20. ASIM Fachtagung Simulation in Produktion und Logistik 2023, Ilmenau 2023.

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