FAQ about AI and AR work instructions
Answers about AI- and AR-guided work instructions: what Actarion does, DeepSight, devices, use cases, audits, implementation, pricing and how to start.
Short answer
AI- and AR-guided work instructions are digital, step-by-step instructions that AI creates from your existing SOPs and that operators follow with AR guidance on a tablet or AR glasses. Actarion, DeepSight's European partner, implements them in Benelux and DACH. Below are answers on devices, use cases, audits, implementation and pricing.
What are the short answers?
| Topic | Short answer |
|---|---|
| Devices | Tablet, smartphone, Apple Vision Pro, HoloLens 2, Android XR |
| Platform | DeepSight, implemented by Actarion in Europe |
| Start | Free intake, then a pilot with fixed KPIs |
| Price | Tailored per sector |
What do you need to know about Actarion?
What does Actarion do?
Actarion turns existing SOPs and manuals into AI-generated, step-by-step digital work instructions. Operators follow them with AR guidance on a tablet or AR glasses, and every execution is logged for the audit trail.
How does Actarion work with DeepSight?
Actarion is DeepSight's European partner. DeepSight provides the platform; Actarion handles local implementation, content guidance and change management in Benelux and DACH.
What are digital work instructions?
Digital work instructions are step-by-step instructions on a screen instead of paper, with photos, video or 3D. See digital work instructions.
How are AR SOPs different from paper instructions or an LMS?
AR SOPs appear in context at the machine, are easy to update and link execution data back to training and improvement. An LMS trains away from the work; AR guides during the work.
Which use cases and devices fit?
Which use cases can AI- and AR-guided work instructions help with?
Onboarding, changeovers, preventive maintenance, remote expert support, troubleshooting, quality inspections and safety procedures. See for example changeover and SMED.
Do we need smart glasses to start?
No. Many organizations start with smartphones or tablets. AR glasses such as Apple Vision Pro, HoloLens 2 or Android XR devices help mainly when the task needs both hands.
How does AI help in practice?
AI creates draft instructions from your documents, photos or videos, generates multilingual versions and suggests steps and structure. Your experts keep final control.
Does it support audits and compliance?
Yes. Each execution is logged with time, confirmations and deviations, and the skills matrix shows who is qualified. That supports audits under GMP, ISO 9001 or HACCP; validation follows your own quality system.
How does implementation work?
How quickly can we see value?
Most customers start with a focused pilot on one or two use cases. The no-code authoring tool lets you create and adjust content quickly.
What does the Actarion approach look like?
Four phases: future-of-work briefing, use case discovery, pilot with fixed KPIs, and scale and enablement. See the pilot approach.
How do we keep control over quality and training?
Each person has a profile with completed instructions, training and certifications. Managers see where extra training is needed.
Can our own people build and maintain instructions?
Yes. Enablement is part of the approach: we train your authors so you do not depend on us.
What does it cost and how do we start?
What does Actarion cost?
Pricing is tailored per sector, use case and number of users. We explain it in a free intake call, without obligation.
How do we explore whether this fits our organization?
Start with a free intake or a short discovery workshop to find two or three high-impact use cases. Then decide whether to pilot. Book a free intake call.
Frequently asked questions
The investment is tailored per industry and sector, so we do not publish prices. Book a free intake and we will give you a clear proposal.
A pilot on one process typically runs 6–8 weeks, including capturing the first instructions in 1–2 days.
Tablets and smartphones are enough to start. Smart glasses such as Apple Vision Pro or Android XR devices are optional for hands-free work.
Yes. Execution and skills data flows to SAP, MES, LMS or BI tools such as Power BI through the API or CSV export, and users can sign in with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD). What you connect is decided per project.
The DeepSight platform runs in the cloud with specialised hosting providers or, on request, in your own environment. The hosting location, including an EU location if you require one, is fixed in the contract and the data processing agreement under the GDPR.
