Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M) has partnered with M1 Limited to implement its 5G augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) smart glasses solution at its yard in Singapore.
The smart glasses solution is the first in Southeast Asia’s maritime industry.
The glasses, which are powered by leading-edge software, come with multiple applications including its ability to be deployed in different phases of a project’s construction. The glasses can also optimise the use of resources in shipyard settings.
The pilot project, which received a grant under the IMDA 5G innovation programme, is part of Keppel O&M’s strategy to leverage digitalisation for remote virtual operations.
Both Keppel O&M and M1 are subsidiaries of SGX-listed Keppel Corporation.
As at 12.21pm, shares in Keppel Corporation are trading 3 cents higher or 0.43% up at $6.99.