1. USE OF VR/AR TECHNOLOGIES FOR INDUSTRIAL TRAINING
Mg. Sc. Comp. Arnis Cirulis
Dr.sc.ing. Egils Ginters 1
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Introduction
Training in industry
Potential of VR/AR technologies
Training without risk
Progress tracking, feedback
Experiments 2
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3. 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
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4. The protocol of the training process
Training scenarios
Prescribed levels of the professional background
Technological operations executed in the predefined order 4
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5. 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
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6. 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
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7. Deterministic, static simulation model
Simulation model's user interface
Five criterions 7
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8. Suggestions for virtual reality's system8
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9. Suggestions for augmented reality's system9
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10. VR pilot project for meat processing industry
CAD models (laser scanning, blueprints)
Assembling, disassembling, maintenance 10
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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
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12. 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?
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