Augmentation is when a human works with a technology to perform a task more productively. In contrast, automation is when a technology replaces a human to perform a task. The sources model shows the augmentable work time for different industries.
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Augmentation of work time using extended reality (XR) technology in 2019, by industry
In 2019, it was found that ** percent of work time in the health and social services industry could be augmented through the use of extended reality (XR) technology. In comparison, just ** percent of work time in the business services industry could be augmented, falling below the ** percent average taken from across all of the industries studied. Workers across all industries could improve their productivity through the use of XR, with the opportunities most likely to be felt in the healthcare and social services, manufacturing and construction industries.
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Accenture. (May 15, 2019). Share of work time that could be augmented through extended reality (XR) technology in 2019, by industry [Graph]. In ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½app×îа汾. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from /statistics/1096873/augmentation-of-work-time-using-xr-technology-by-industry-2019/
Accenture. "Share of work time that could be augmented through extended reality (XR) technology in 2019, by industry." Chart. May 15, 2019. ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½app×îа汾. Accessed August 20, 2026. /statistics/1096873/augmentation-of-work-time-using-xr-technology-by-industry-2019/
Accenture. (2019). Share of work time that could be augmented through extended reality (XR) technology in 2019, by industry. ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½app×îа汾. ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½app×îа汾 Inc.. Accessed: August 20, 2026. /statistics/1096873/augmentation-of-work-time-using-xr-technology-by-industry-2019/
Accenture. "Share of Work Time That Could Be Augmented through Extended Reality (Xr) Technology in 2019, by Industry." ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½app×îа汾, ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½app×îа汾 Inc., 15 May 2019, /statistics/1096873/augmentation-of-work-time-using-xr-technology-by-industry-2019/
Accenture, Share of work time that could be augmented through extended reality (XR) technology in 2019, by industry ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½app×îа汾, /statistics/1096873/augmentation-of-work-time-using-xr-technology-by-industry-2019/ (last visited August 20, 2026)
Share of work time that could be augmented through extended reality (XR) technology in 2019, by industry [Graph], Accenture, May 15, 2019. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1096873/augmentation-of-work-time-using-xr-technology-by-industry-2019/
