Research and development of innovative Mixed Reality for electrification monitoring and controlling in railway industries

The current problem with monitoring the electrical power parameters of the current rail transit systems is that there needs to be a person sitting in front of a monitor to watch if the electrical readings or signals are within normal limits. Control or command is limited to the observation area, and it's not possible to monitor and command various control devices outside the designated observation area. In terms of personnel, a significant number of people may need to sit in front of the monitor to ensure the system's proper operation. In some cases, there may be an alert system in place to respond to incidents, and operators would intervene once notified.

However, this approach can be inefficient, and it may lead to boredom for those monitoring the readings, which can be considered a significant use of human resources. Furthermore, when it comes to problem-solving, relying solely on the monitor operator may result in delayed or inadequate solutions. Experts or individuals with problem-solving knowledge may not be able to address issues promptly because they are not present in the observation area to monitor or command.

In contrast, current technology for displaying and controlling information is not limited to specific areas with display screens or control devices, as it used to be. With the widespread availability and affordability of internet and Wi-Fi signals today, data can be collected from modern measuring instruments and transmitted through internet and Wi-Fi signals to display the required information on various display devices. For example, data can be displayed on glasses, and at the same time, the glasses can have hand detection equipment to interpret hand movements as menu selection or system control.

Applying this technology to the monitoring and control of electrical systems in rail transit would allow operators to work independently, observing and controlling the system from anywhere within their workspace. It would also enable remote collaboration and simultaneous consideration of various measurement values, with participants not needing to be in the same physical location. This enhances problem-solving capabilities by allowing experts to address issues promptly, in contrast to the current practice that heavily relies on on-site monitor operators.