A real-time augmented reality system to see through forklift components

Limited visibility during the operation of forklifts is one of the most significant sources of danger in in-plant material handling. Existing systems record concealed areas via cameras and display them directly on monitors in the operator's cab. The operator has to temporarily turn his attention to a screen and is unable to perceive the real information necessary for the driving task. We developed the first augmented reality based driver assistance system for safety improvement in intralogistics. The results show the capability to eliminate view restrictions directly in the operator's field of view and create the illusion of transparent vehicle components.