ABSTRACT
This paper defines the core elements of a high knowledge high value manual work support system - the Manu V AR - across the entire system lifecycle. The central result is that manual work can be efficiently supported only by combining the following three elements: (1) the lifecycle approach to ensure bi-directional conununication throughout system lifecycle, (2) a virtual and augmented reality technology solution to implement the user interfaces contextualized and adapted to
all actors in thc litecycle, and (3) ergonomics methods to prototype workplaces, evaluate manual work performance, gather the feedback improve dclivery of instructions, training, motivation, and management of human-related rcquirements. In this paper, the ManuVAR product lifecycle management (PLM) model, methodology, system architecture and application tools are proposed. It is shown that thc virtual model is essential for communication across thc lifecycle. The main principle of the virtual modeling is formulated and an explanation of how it helps to manage change and complexity of the ManuVAR system is offered.
