Augmented Reality Applications for Synchronized Communication in Construction: A Review of Challenges and Opportunities
Many researchers in the construction field have explored the utilization of augmented reality (AR) and its impact on the industry. Previous studies have shown potential uses for AR in the construction industry. However, a comprehensive critical review exploring the ways in which AR supports synchron...
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| description | Many researchers in the construction field have explored the utilization of augmented reality (AR) and its impact on the industry. Previous studies have shown potential uses for AR in the construction industry. However, a comprehensive critical review exploring the ways in which AR supports synchronized communication is still missing. This paper aims to fill this gap by examining trends identified in the literature and by analyzing both beneficial and challenging attributes. This work was performed by collecting numerous journal and conference papers, using keywords including “augmented reality”, “construction”, and “synchronous communication”. The papers were then categorized based on the reported attributes that were indicated to be challenges or benefits. Throughout the analysis, several benefits were consistently reported, including training, visualization, instantly sharing information, decision making, and intuitive interaction. Similarly, several challenges were consistently reported, such as difficulty in manipulation, unfriendly interface, device discomfort, and sun brightness. Regarding other attributes, such as field of view, cost, safety hazards, and hands-free mode, researchers provided divergent reports regarding whether they were beneficial or detrimental to AR communication. These findings provide valuable guidance for future researchers and practitioners, enabling them to leverage AR for synchronized communication in ways that consistently offer value. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-6189226e9514447da580e9acaea44b322023-11-18T16:08:58ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172023-06-011313761410.3390/app13137614Augmented Reality Applications for Synchronized Communication in Construction: A Review of Challenges and OpportunitiesRita El Kassis0Steven K. Ayer1Mounir El Asmar2School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85281, USASchool of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85281, USASchool of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85281, USAMany researchers in the construction field have explored the utilization of augmented reality (AR) and its impact on the industry. Previous studies have shown potential uses for AR in the construction industry. However, a comprehensive critical review exploring the ways in which AR supports synchronized communication is still missing. This paper aims to fill this gap by examining trends identified in the literature and by analyzing both beneficial and challenging attributes. This work was performed by collecting numerous journal and conference papers, using keywords including “augmented reality”, “construction”, and “synchronous communication”. The papers were then categorized based on the reported attributes that were indicated to be challenges or benefits. Throughout the analysis, several benefits were consistently reported, including training, visualization, instantly sharing information, decision making, and intuitive interaction. Similarly, several challenges were consistently reported, such as difficulty in manipulation, unfriendly interface, device discomfort, and sun brightness. Regarding other attributes, such as field of view, cost, safety hazards, and hands-free mode, researchers provided divergent reports regarding whether they were beneficial or detrimental to AR communication. These findings provide valuable guidance for future researchers and practitioners, enabling them to leverage AR for synchronized communication in ways that consistently offer value.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/13/7614augmented realitycommunicationconstruction industry |
| spellingShingle | Rita El Kassis Steven K. Ayer Mounir El Asmar Augmented Reality Applications for Synchronized Communication in Construction: A Review of Challenges and Opportunities Applied Sciences augmented reality communication construction industry |
| title | Augmented Reality Applications for Synchronized Communication in Construction: A Review of Challenges and Opportunities |
| title_full | Augmented Reality Applications for Synchronized Communication in Construction: A Review of Challenges and Opportunities |
| title_fullStr | Augmented Reality Applications for Synchronized Communication in Construction: A Review of Challenges and Opportunities |
| title_full_unstemmed | Augmented Reality Applications for Synchronized Communication in Construction: A Review of Challenges and Opportunities |
| title_short | Augmented Reality Applications for Synchronized Communication in Construction: A Review of Challenges and Opportunities |
| title_sort | augmented reality applications for synchronized communication in construction a review of challenges and opportunities |
| topic | augmented reality communication construction industry |
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