Transportation & Logistics:

Quality Assurance with Smart Glasses

Real-Time Cargo Inspection

Use case: Inspectors wear smart glasses to visually verify cargo integrity during loading/unloading.

  • Hands-free visual documentation with timestamped images or video.

  • Automatic flagging of damaged or mislabeled items using AI object recognition.

  • QA reports are instantly uploaded to central systems for faster resolution.

Warehouse Inventory Auditing

Use case: QA personnel conduct inventory spot-checks using smart glasses to scan barcodes and check product conditions.

  • Reduces manual entry errors via automatic data logging.

  • Instant comparison against digital inventory databases.

  • Improved traceability of discrepancies in stock levels.

Compliance Verification for Vehicle Maintenance

Use case: Technicians use smart glasses to perform standardised inspections based on checklists shown in their view.

  • Step-by-step guided QA checklists reduce omissions.

  • Automatically logs each inspection point with visual proof.

  • Ensures maintenance meets safety and regulatory compliance.

Temperature Monitoring of Perishables

Use case: Smart glasses display IoT-linked temperature data during QA of refrigerated or frozen goods.

  • Enables real-time validation of cold chain integrity.

  • Immediate alerts if temperature thresholds are breached.

  • Enhances food/pharma safety compliance and reduces spoilage.

Remote QA Oversight

Use case: On-site personnel stream inspections live to remote QA supervisors via smart glasses.

  • Faster approvals and reduced delays in dispatch.

  • Experts can guide non-specialist staff through detailed checks.

  • Reduces the need for travel and onsite rework.

Packaging and Labelling Verification

Use case: QA uses smart glasses to scan package labels, ensuring correct destination and compliance with labelling standards.

  • Automated detection of incorrect or missing labels.

  • Ensures international shipping regulation adherence.

  • Reduces risk of returns or shipment delays.

Driver Behaviour Audits

Use case: During QA audits, glasses record driver processes (e.g., loading checks, route adherence).

  • Provides visual evidence of compliance with safety protocols.

  • Identifies training needs through review of procedure adherence.

  • Encourages accountability through transparent oversight.

Cross-Docking QA

Use case: QA staff use smart glasses at cross-docking points to verify quick transfer of goods without damage or delay.

  • Faster visual confirmation of correct item transfers.

  • Detects damages or misrouting in real time.

  • Maintains high throughput without compromising quality.

Container Seal Inspection

Use case: Smart glasses equipped with high-resolution cameras inspect and document container seal numbers.

  • Prevents tampering and enhances chain of custody.

  • Enables secure digital documentation for audit trails.

  • Reduces manual errors in seal number recording.

Training and QA Onboarding

Use case: New QA staff are guided via augmented overlays and video tutorials during real-world inspections.

  • Speeds up onboarding with hands-on learning.

  • Ensures consistency in QA processes across teams.

  • Reduces supervision time required for new hires.