Immersive virtual reality application for intelligent manufacturing: Applications and art design

Area of Science:

• Manufacturing Engineering
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Virtual Reality Technology

Background:

• Intelligent Manufacturing (IM), also known as Smart Manufacturing (SM), leverages AI and machine learning for production efficiency.
• Human-machine interaction is a key focus in modern smart manufacturing.
• Virtual Reality (VR) offers immersive interactive environments, crucial for digital smart factory integration.

Purpose of the Study:

• To systematically review the applications of Virtual Reality (VR) in Intelligent Manufacturing (IM).
• To identify current practical challenges in integrating VR into smart manufacturing.
• To outline potential future research directions for VR in IM.

Main Methods:

• Systematic literature review.
• Adherence to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis (PRISMA) guidelines.
• Analysis of existing research on VR applications in smart manufacturing.

Main Results:

• VR facilitates immersive human-machine interaction within virtual smart factory environments.
• The integration of VR in IM stimulates creativity and enhances user experience.
• A gap exists in current research combining VR and IM, indicating a need for further exploration.

Conclusions:

• VR presents significant potential for advancing Intelligent Manufacturing through enhanced interaction and immersive experiences.
• Addressing practical challenges is crucial for widespread VR adoption in smart factories.
• Future research should focus on novel VR applications and integration strategies within IM.