Augmented Reality-Based Support System for Automotive Assembly Using Unity and Vuforia
摘要
Augmented Reality (AR) contributes to advancements in the automotive retail sector through applications in vehicle customization and user interaction. Traditional methods, such as physical prototypes or descriptive catalogs, are resource-intensive and may constrain visualization of customization options. This study presents an AR system implemented using Unity and Vuforia Model Target technologies to facilitate vehicle personalization. The Android-based application allows users to scan a single physical vehicle model and generate up to three concurrent 3D AR overlays, each representing variations in exterior colors and wheel designs. This configuration supports side-by-side visualization for comparative evaluation. Evaluation through performance testing and user studies revealed reductions in decision times and physical inventory requirements, underscoring the system’s applicability in automotive retail contexts.