Smart glasses in agriculture

This research project will streamline workflows in agriculture using Google Glass and the development of new applications.

Google Glass is a pair of electronic glasses developed by Google. They show internet-based information in a hands-free, voice-controlled smartphone-like format.

The research project aims to identify and improve the efficiency and quality of workflows in Danish agriculture by bringing technology into the production area– and focuses on both time saving and optimisation.

The technology used is ‘wearable’ technology — in this case, ‘smart glasses’. In addition, an industry-specific application will be developed and tested.

Technology moves into the production area

Google Glass is an example of ‘wearable’ technology – technology, which in this case is worn on the nose. In recent years, there has been a lot of focus on how these technologies affect the individual consumer, but now there is also a growing interest for their potential in professional contexts.

The potential for manual workers is especially big, since it allows them to have computer and phone technology available by using voice control, instead of needing busy hands.

New technology and new applications

The project results from the agricultural testing will be published. In addition, it will:

• create knowledge about the usefulness of smart glass in professional workflows.
• increase our understanding of the technology and its possibilities.
• prepare the Academy’s students for technological developments.
• in the long term, provide a breeding ground for the development of smart glass applications, which can also be used in other manufacturing industries.

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