System and method for visual state identification of automation systems

A system for visual state identification comprising:

• a visual display system comprising a plurality of light displays, each of the plurality of light displays provided to different physical locations on an automation system;
• an execution device operatively connected to the visual display system, the execution device comprising:
• an input device configured to receive data from the automation system;
• and
• computer readable instructions stored in a memory component which, if executed by a processor, cause the processor to:
• receive input data via the input device;
• determine the state of the automation system based on the input data, wherein the state may include an area of interest related to one of the different physical locations;
• communicate with the visual display system to selectively light a portion of one or more of the plurality of light displays to display the state of the automation system and the physical location of the area of interest.