The software is part of a growing right-to-repair movement that could also reduce e-waste.

“When users capture their objects, instructions are placed virtually onto the real-world object guiding consumers.”

It gives you all the necessary steps but also alerts you to any potential hazards or pitfalls.

Dell AR assistant

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Marquez pointed out that fixing items yourself can also be more convenient than waiting for technical support.

“Imagine you’re learning how to fix engines,” he added.

With AR, [you could] have access to 100 engines.

Worker in a factory wearing a VR headset

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You’ve got an infinite simulator.

Correction 06/29/2022:Changed the company description for Blancco in paragraph 3.