To help introduce partners to our latest portfolio addition, we will be running a series of “RealWear in Action” articles over the next month. This week we look at digital workflow. Providing visual instructions, checklists, data entry and visual documentation of completed steps while on the go, the RealWear platform can help to maximise productivity and reduce operational errors.

Digital workflow delivers step by step instructions to first line and remote workers, guiding them through the task at hand. It also enables workers to access related documentation for further guidance and to make data entries about the work completed. When used with the RealWear platform this digital workflow becomes hands-free, allowing workers to stay focused and improving safety and productivity:

• Work Instructions: follow easy instructions to keep track of tasks at a simple glance, avoiding mis-steps and thereby reducing errors and increasing quality.
• Training and documentation: easily access photos, videos and wider documentation for reference during workflow steps, helping to ensure best practice is followed by both experienced and new workers.
• Compliance: use voice-controlled data entry, alongside the built-in camera to capture photo records, to easily log steps as they are completed.

And all of this can be achieved on the RealWear Navigator or HMT without needing to down tools or remove PPE.

Fully ruggedised the RealWear Navigator 500 and HMT-1 can be used in wet, dusty, hot, dangerous and loud environments with ease. The devices’ high res micro-display sits just below the line of sight and views like a 7″ tablet allowing workers to consult it when needed at a simple downwards glance, without interfering in their field of vision when they don’t need it. The RealWear HMT-1Z1 delivers the same but is intrinsically safe for use in hazardous environments.

All devices are fully PPE compatible with various mounting options to suit; from hard hat clips to silicone bands for clean rooms, there’s an option for every environment.

Digital workflow with RealWear has a broad range of use cases in many industries but the most common include:

• Auto servicing and repair
• Test and inspection
• Maintenance and repair
• Manufacturing and assembly

The RealWear platform boasts over 200 software partners, enabling providers and end users to select the best fit solution to meet their requirements. Apps can be easily installed and managed by IT teams, while users can simply launch with a voice command from their Navigator or HMT device. Westbase.io and RealWear can help to identify potential applications for your needs.

Check out our top pick video for showing digital workflow in action, or browse the RealWear Workflow Playlist by following this link to see more.