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Our Predictions for the Future of Remote Inspection Technologies
So, how do we see the future of remote inspection technologies? We’ve gathered our prediction into a short list that you’ll find below.
The Shift Towards Remote Inspections
The adoption of remote inspection technologies has seen a marked increase, driven by the need for efficiency, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness. Traditional inspection methods often require in-person visits, which can be time-consuming, expensive, and occasionally logistically challenging. Remote inspections, on the other hand, offer the ability to conduct thorough assessments from any location, reducing the need for travel and minimizing operational disruptions.
These benefits of remote inspections will, in our opinion, lead to an increase in their number. More businesses should start spotting these advantages, which will encourage them to test such technology. And after testing, they will appreciate it, slowly moving towards fully remote inspecting.
Higher-Quality Equipment, Hence Better Technology
Remote inspections aren’t powered by a single tech; instead, they work on a combination, a sort of tech stack built from what is already available. It’s like a figure made of Lego, with one major difference—the Lego blocks here can get upgrades.
As the different technologies enabling remote inspections are improved in the future, so will the whole process. Therefore, for the upcoming years, we predict that what will have the most impact on remote inspections will be:
- improved video capture technology,
- improvements in drone technology,
- developments in AI-powered analytics,
- innovations in VR and AR.
Hence, to look at the future of remote inspections, we need to follow the future of the innovations that make it possible. Predicting all the changes that can occur in them is practically impossible, but one thing is certain: these technologies will get better, enabling more accurate, easier, and quicker remote inspection.
Video Capture Technology
One of the major trends that will influence the future of remote inspections is the continuing advancements in video technology. In particular, the advent of inexpensive and easy-to-use 360° capture capability is already opening up major opportunities for productivity improvement. As these technologies become more widely adopted, companies can conduct thorough inspections and assessments of remote sites without the need for on-site personnel, significantly reducing travel costs and time. Additionally, the integration of AI with 360° video allows for real-time analysis and automated reporting, further enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of remote inspections.
The Focus on Data Security
One of the main concerns regarding remote inspections is data security. After all, businesses using this tech could suffer major financial losses if the footage of their facilities would have been made public. This is one of the main challenges that virtual inspections need to overcome and something that will shape their future.
In the next few years, we will see the technology used for inspections getting more and more secure. Thanks to this, businesses will feel more trust in virtual examinations. Therefore, they will be more likely to test them.
IoT Integration
With the increase in the number of smart technologies used in both private and industrial sectors, there comes one more opportunity—IoT integration. These intelligent devices often monitor the state of the equipment or the conditions in the room, holding data valuable for inspections. Integrating them into the tech enabling virtual evaluations would mean that these inspections would get better.
This is why we expect the IoT-360° video technological integration to become a highly popular solution in remote inspecting.
The Takeaway
No matter which point you focused on the most, one thing is certain from all of them—remote inspections are on the rise. While they might not yet be as popular as they deserve to be, they will likely become a much more commonly chosen option in the near future.
