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SmartVision AR

Advanced Integration of Augmented Reality and AI for Manufacturing Quality Control

SmartVision AR is an Innovate UK project led by IRIS Automation Ltd, combining artificial intelligence, computer vision and augmented reality to improve manufacturing quality control and operator decision-making.

Combining automated defect detection with real-time AR guidance, operator feedback and remote collaboration for smarter industrial inspection.
PROJECT SmartVision AR
FUNDER Innovate UK
PROJECT REFERENCE 10107877
FUNDED VALUE £99,895

Smarter quality control through AI and augmented reality.

SmartVision AR enhances IRIS computer-vision inspection capability with augmented reality, operator feedback and transfer learning, creating a more adaptive approach to industrial quality control.

01

AI defect detection

Apply computer vision and deep-learning methods to identify manufacturing defects accurately and consistently.

02

AR quality guidance

Visually pinpoint detected defects and provide operators with immediate information to support faster quality decisions.

03

Adaptive AI learning

Use transfer learning and operator feedback to improve adaptation across different production lines and environments.

04

Remote collaboration

Enable remote technical guidance and expert support through the AR interface for maintenance and production workflows.

More informed decisions at the point of inspection.

SmartVision AR brings AI-generated inspection information directly into the operator's working environment. By combining defect detection with visual guidance, maintenance instructions and remote support, the project aims to improve production continuity and make inspection knowledge easier to use on the factory floor.

AI identifies the issue. AR places the information directly where operators need it.

Reduced no-fault-found errors

Give operators more context around detected defects so severity and required action can be assessed more effectively.

Faster operator decisions

Deliver real-time visual information at the production line to support immediate quality-control decisions.

Maintenance & training

Project instructions and manuals onto production components to support operations, maintenance and workforce training.

Scalable inspection AI

Improve adaptability through transfer learning, making customisation to new production environments faster and easier.

Innovate UK-backed manufacturing innovation.

SmartVision AR was led by IRIS Automation Ltd and funded by Innovate UK as a Launchpad project, supporting the integration and pilot validation of AI, computer vision and augmented reality technologies for manufacturing quality control.

Project
SmartVision AR
Lead participant
IRIS Automation Ltd
Funder
Innovate UK
Project category
Launchpad
Funded period
May 2024 – February 2025
Funded value
£99,895
Project reference
10107877