ABB launches ABB Ability Augmented Field Procedures designed to drive worker safety and efficiency across the energy sector. The augmenting technology is aimed at digitalizing the field operator experience and improving interaction between field and control room operations. ABB Ability will reportedly empower seamless integration between the field and the plant distributed control system, offering improved safety, reducing the risk for human error and making field operations more efficient.
With more than 20% of industrial downtime reportedly due to human error, ABB Ability Augmented Field Procedures will reportedly enable consistency when executing manual procedures, standardizing operating procedures and maintenance or repair techniques in the field, tightening field to control room integration and digitally recording notes to ensure operational knowledge is captured and utilized. Unlike traditional paper-based operating procedures, the technology enables interactive execution of procedures using a mobile device to guide operators through each step in a consistent, effective and safe way.
Operatives will be able to access hands-free, real-time data related to plant assets, processes or procedures using industrial tablets, smart phones and Microsoft HoloLens glasses, increasing real-time collaboration and enabling immediate data entry from the user interface in the field. Created in collaboration with industry majors, the system can be used in any industrial environment, in greenfield and brownfield sites, for start-up, routine maintenance and shutdown activities.
