Mixed reality glasses in remote R&D collaboration

The digitalisation and the emergence of metaverse technologies are revolutionising the way we work, particularly in office tasks, where remote work has become increasingly prevalent. However, the implementation of interactive and illustrative tools to support location-independent collaboration during research and development (R&D) is still an area that requires further exploration. This study examines the application of two mixed reality (MR) glasses for remote collaboration in R&D, specifically focusing on dynamic 3D models of engines. Two human factors experts experimented the MR glasses and conducted a SWOT analysis. Findings revealed that MR glasses can enhance interactivity, user interfaces, sound, and imagery quality compared to traditional online tools. Challenges included time-consuming setup and initial stability issues, indicating a need for user expertise. The study highlights the potential of MR glasses in R&D collaboration while emphasising the importance of user experience and simplified system initialisation.