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29 June 2023

Augmented Reality-Assisted Deep Reinforcement Learning-Based Model towards Industrial Training and Maintenance for NanoDrop Spectrophotometer

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Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Computers and Information Technology, University of Tabuk, Tabuk 47512, Saudi Arabia
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Artificial Intelligence and Sensing Technologies (AIST) Research Center, University of Tabuk, Tabuk 47512, Saudi Arabia
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Department of Computer Science, School of Science, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
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This article belongs to the Special Issue Artificial Intelligence as Driving Force for Industry 4.0, Sensors, and Digital Twin

Abstract

The use of augmented reality (AR) technology is growing in the maintenance industry because it can improve efficiency and reduce costs by providing real-time guidance and instruction to workers during repairs and maintenance tasks. AR can also assist with equipment training and visualization, allowing users to explore the equipment’s internal structure and size. The adoption of AR in maintenance is expected to increase as hardware options expand and development costs decrease. To implement AR for job aids in mobile applications, 3D spatial information and equipment details must be addressed, and calibrated using image-based or object-based tracking, which is essential for integrating 3D models with physical components. The present paper suggests a system using AR-assisted deep reinforcement learning (RL)-based model for NanoDrop Spectrophotometer training and maintenance purposes that can be used for rapid repair procedures in the Industry 4.0 (I4.0) setting. The system uses a camera to detect the target asset via feature matching, tracking techniques, and 3D modeling. Once the detection is completed, AR technologies generate clear and easily understandable instructions for the maintenance operator’s device. According to the research findings, the model’s target technique resulted in a mean reward of 1.000 and a standard deviation of 0.000. This means that all the rewards that were obtained in the given task or environment were exactly the same. The fact that the reward standard deviation is 0.000 shows that there is no variability in the outcomes.

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