PwC advises that Virtual Reality ( VR ) is ahead for now , but that Augmented Reality ( AR ) will be a larger market in the long run . Neither can yet claim to be mature technologies , but the value of business applications leveraging these technologies in the manufacturing industry is compelling . Training can be virtualised , providing the opportunity for immersion into multiple scenarios from anywhere in the world . The design of physical assets can be positively impacted with iterations shortened by using VR or AR to visualise assets in truth-to-scale fashion . Smart information can be delivered to contextualise instructions during maintenance processes , while telepresence can drive collaboration and support safety in hazardous working environments .

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