RealWear launches voice-controlled thermal camera for VR headset - Technology Record

Assisted world wearable solution supplier RealWear has launched a voice-controlled thermal camera module for its Navigator 500 headset. The capableness volition assistance frontline workers to bash their jobs safely and productively. 

The module – which was created it collaboration with Teledyne FLIR – enables users to seizure a high-resolution visible-spectrum representation oregon a assortment of thermal and colour modes to rapidly place somesthesia anomalies successful mission-critical concern instrumentality similar pumps, pipes, wiring and motors.  

“The compelling enactment to adhd thermal representation seizure without occupying your hands successful hazardous environments gives frontline professionals much real-time accusation to bash their jobs safely and productively,” said Rama Oruganti, main merchandise serviceman astatine RealWear. “By combining Teledyne FLIR’s thermal expertise with RealWear’s best-in-class voice-driven wearables, we’re creating a integer instrumentality with extended capabilities for the modern frontline worker.” 

Imagery captured by the headset is viewable successful existent clip and volition soon beryllium sharable via Microsoft Teams and different collaboration platforms. Key usage cases see electrical, mechanical and plumbing inspections wherever a hands-free instrumentality improves flexibility, information and efficiency. 

“As an extended world wearable evangelist for Honda, the thought of leveraging the modular plan of RealWear Navigator 500 is simply a no-brainer,” said Greg Cooper, manufacturing innovation technologist astatine American Honda Motor Company. “A afloat hands-free thermal camera volition springiness our technicians different superpower to get the occupation done fast.”

The thermal camera module is present disposable for pre-order and is expected to vessel successful January 2023.