XR technology in manufacturing – exploring of practical applications

• Autorzy: Tomaszewska Klaudia

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DOI

10.29119/1641-3466.2025.217.37

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to provide a comprehensive analysis of the practical applications of Extended Reality (XR) technologies in the manufacturing industry, aiming to identify both internal and external factors that facilitate and inhibit XR implementation. Design/methodology/approach: The study used a multi-step approach, starting with an extensive literature review covering the latest publications, technology reports and case studies from reputable databases (Scopus, Web of Science, Semantic Scholar) and sources from 2019-2024. The literature review focused on key trends, benefits, challenges, and practical implementations of technology XR in manufacturing. Following this, two complementary analyses - STEEPVL and SWOT - were conducted to examine social, technological, economic, environmental, political, value-based, and legal factors. These methodologies were chosen to provide a comprehensive understanding of the multi-dimensional factors influencing XR implementation. Findings: This study's primary finding is that XR technology has substantial potential to increase productivity and drive innovation within the manufacturing industry. XR optimizes production processes, enhances training and safety, and supports diagnostics, making enterprises more competitive and flexible. However, its implementation also presents significant challenges, including high initial costs, the need for ongoing personnel training, and the risk of rapid obsolescence. Additionally, external factors, such as legal and regulatory constraints and public acceptance, are critical, as they shape both the pace and scale of XR technology's adoption across different regions. Research limitations/implications: Although XR technology has diverse applications across various sectors, this study focuses specifically on its use in manufacturing, which limits the generalizability of the findings. Additionally, despite using defined criteria for selecting and classifying factors within the STEEPVL and SWOT frameworks, some subjectivity remains due to the reliance on expert predictions and opinions. These findings reflect the current state of the technology; as XR advances, future assessments of its impact may evolve significantly. Originality/value: The originality of this study lies in the combination of STEEPVL and SWOT analysis, offering a cross-disciplinary perspective on XR technologies in manufacturing. This approach facilitates a more detailed examination of the factors influencing XR adoption, while the classification of factors as current or potential provides a dynamic, time-sensitive understanding that can better inform industry stakeholders and decision makers.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

manufacturing; extended reality; mixed reality; virtual reality; augmented reality

PL

produkcja; rzeczywistość rozszerzona; rzeczywistość mieszana; rzeczywistość wirtualna

• Wydawca: Wydawnictwo Politechniki Śląskiej
• Czasopismo: Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska
• Rocznik: 2025
• Tom: z. 217
• Strony: 573--592
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 51 poz.

Twórcy

autor

Tomaszewska Klaudia

• Bialystok University of Technology

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0233-5707

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