USE OF VR/AR TECHNOLOGIES FOR INDUSTRIAL TRAINING Mg. Sc. Comp. Arnis Cirulis Dr.sc.ing. Egils Ginters 1 Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences

Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences Introduction Training in industry Potential of VR/AR technologies Training without risk Progress tracking, feedback Experiments 2 Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences

E-learning structural model L – logical structure (rules, algorithms, methods, approaches, instructions, directives etc.) – the essence of the system F – physical structure (software, hardware - the environment for (L) deployment) (VR / AR)  (A) 3 Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences

The protocol of the training process Training scenarios Prescribed levels of the professional background Technological operations executed in the predefined order 4 Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences

Chosen input devices for VR/AR system's development Active, A Passive Buttons Position tracking, B Tracking body parts, C Transducers, D Switches Sliders Optical* Head* Electromagnetic Dials Videometric* Hand* Electrochemical Valuators Electromagnetic* Fingers* Electromechanical Keyboards* Ultrasonic* Torso Electroacoustic Joysticks* Inertial Feet Photoelectric Wands* Neural Eyes Electrostatic Mouses* GPS Whole body* Thermoelectric 3D mouses* WiFi Radioacoustic Digitizers* Data gloves* Props Microphones* Panels Platforms 5 Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences

Chosen output devices for VR/AR system's development Visual, E Auditory, F Haptic, G Vestibular, H Monitors* Headphones* Ground referenced Motion base systems Surround screens* Externals speakers* Body referenced Motion platforms Workbenches Tactile Hemispherical displays* Hybrid AR head mounted displays* Passive VR head mounted displays* Arm mounted displays* Virtual retinal displays* Autosterioscopic displays* 6 Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences

Deterministic, static simulation model Simulation model's user interface Five criterions 7 Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences

Suggestions for virtual reality's system 8 Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences

Suggestions for augmented reality's system 9 Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences

VR pilot project for meat processing industry CAD models (laser scanning, blueprints) Assembling, disassembling, maintenance 10 Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences

Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences Conclusions Game based learning. Serious gaming. Decreased VR/AR system's development time Decreased training time, increased - quality Additional intput/output devices Additional criteria (cost, dimensions, etc.) 11 Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences

Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences Establishment of VR/AR Laboratory was funded by EEA and Norway grants, Ministry of Education and Science of Latvia and Valmiera City Council. Project „Development of Vidzeme Continuing Education and Technology Centre”. Thank You! Questions? Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences