Reevaluating the Future of Work

Hybrid, In the Office or Fully Remote: AR Can Enhance the “New Normal” Workplace

- By Remi Del Mar, Product Manager, Digital Experiences – Augmented Reality & Commercial Display Solutions at Epson America, Inc.

Businesses and organizations of all sizes are in different phases of reopening offices and are constantly evaluating — and then reevaluating — what is safe, what is not and what the future will look like. While plexiglass dividers, floor decals and one-way walkways might not be permanent, one thing that is certain — the hybrid remote work environment is here to stay.

Whether working from home, safely from an office or a mix of both, teams are quickly realizing they must work in different ways and with different tools to communicate and collaborate effectively. As organizations face the next normal, technology has made working from home a seamless reality and advances in Augmented Reality (AR) are paving the way for richer work and collaboration experiences.

Remote Reality: AR Smart Glass Applications for Hybrid Remote Work

AR technology allows users to see digital work assets superimposed or positioned within the real world and can be delivered through a handheld or hands-free device. Unlike hand-held devices such as mobile phones and tablets, coupling AR technology with a hands-free solution like AR smart glasses enhances the hybrid work from home (WFH) environment in several ways: