Frontline industrial professionals are now able to conduct maintenance inspections using a new thermal camera attached to a head mounted device. RealWear, the assisted reality wearable technology provider, has launched a thermal camera module that connects with its Navigator 500 series headsets.
The system allows users to quickly identify temperature anomalies in industrial equipment such as pipes, pumps, motors and wiring. Suitable applications of the technology include electrical, mechanical and plumbing tasks as well as inspections of heating, ventilation and air conditioning.
The voice activated device makes use of
thermal vision technology from Teledyne FLIR. Imagery can be viewed in real time and in future could be shared using platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom and Webex Expert on demand.
Radiometric JPEG format images can be stored, transmitted, and downloaded for use within the FLIR Thermal Studio post processing software, for analysis and reporting.
RealWear’s chief product officer Rama Oruganti said industrial wearables have a “huge role to play” going forward. “The compelling option to add thermal image capture without occupying your hands in hazardous environments gives frontline professionals more real time information to do their jobs safely and productively,” he said.