Virtual inspections are particularly at home in the fields of Industry and Factory 4.0, drone technology and virtual and augmented reality. In a virtual inspection, systems, machines or properties are inspected remotely without anyone having to be on site in person. Digital cameras, drones or 3D scanners are usually used for this.
This not only saves time, but often also high travelling costs. An expert can view live images of a machine from their office in real time, analyse measurement data and identify potential problems. Teams from different locations can also take part in a virtual inspection together. This allows maintenance work, quality controls or safety checks to be carried out quickly and efficiently.
Imagine a wind turbine is located far away in a field. Instead of sending a technician there, he controls a drone that flies over the turbine and records video footage. Via the internet, the technician can immediately check whether there are any cracks or rust spots, for example. Virtual inspections make it possible to detect damage at an early stage and operate systems safely and cost-effectively.
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