In interaction with robotics

Hololens

Lukas Dehling, 10.04.2017, 13:08

In interaction with robotics

Together with Microsoft, Iconics is showcasing augmented reality solutions at the Hannover Messe 2017 - implemented with Hololens glasses. Iconics has developed a client for its Genesis 64 visualization software to tap into the possibilities of the data glasses.

Already on show at SPS IPC Drives 2016: The robot from Comau, which is mapped virtually using Hololens and can be parameterized and controlled using it.

In addition, tools such as GraphWorX or AlarmWorX can provide information and real-time data from the machines directly in the Hololens environment. With AlarmWorX, historical and/or real-time alarms can be projected as 2D holograms, for example on walls. In GraphWorX, 3D representations of complete production plants are created, providing a 360° view of plants. At the trade fair, Iconics will be presenting a robot that interacts with the Hololens data glasses in collaboration with Comau. This allows a holographic image of the robot to be controlled using gestures and speech. In addition, a live demonstration will show the company's automation software in use with OPC UA in an Azure cloud application. The 'IoTWorX' software tool enables a direct connection to the Azure Cloud for a wide range of IoT gateway devices from Iconics Alliance partners. Once installed on the hardware, communication is enabled via Microsoft'sAzure IoT Hub or other cloud-based services via publish/subscribe. The hub then acts as a kind of messenger between the hardware gateway and the connected subscribers. The Iconics gateway suite thus becomes an edge-to-cloud application based on Microsoft operating systems.

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