Group-based VR Training to Improve Hazard Recognition, Evaluation, and Control for Highway Construction Workers

Roofigari‐Esfahan, Nazila; Porterfield, Curt; Ogle, Todd; Upthegrove, Tanner; Jeon, Myounghoon; Lee, Sang Won

doi:10.1109/vrw55335.2022.00114

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“…Although the results showed the relationship was not statistically significant, the authors suggest that augmenting interaction levels among participants could significantly enhance their VR experience and co-presence. In addition, Roofigari-Esfahan et al ( 24 ) utilized a 360-degree projection system named Cyclorama to develop an immersive VR training platform for groups of highway construction workers and instructors. The cube system was evaluated by a construction safety instructor and showed its potential to enhance participants’ learning experience by providing customized scenarios.…”

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Integrating Virtual Reality into Work Zone Flagger Training: Usability Analysis and Behavioral Assessment

Qing,

Edara

2023

Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation R

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Virtual reality (VR) has found increased use in transportation workforce development. VR offers an immersive and interactive approach to training. This study presents the development and implementation of an interactive VR training module designed for a work zone flagger training course. The module allows up to two trainees to perform the following flagging activities using a pair of VR controllers: (1) turn the STOP/SLOW paddle; (2) teleport to a specific location; and (3) pick up and move traffic cones to direct traffic. A pilot test was first conducted to obtain feedback from course instructors and 12 staff of the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT). The revised module was then implemented at two MoDOT flagger training courses, with 28 MoDOT staff participating. The developed module was evaluated using three instruments—a system usability scale, self-reported engagement, and trainee behavioral measures. The results showed that the VR flagger training module achieved the majority of the intended outcomes. Over 82% of participants strongly agreed or agreed that the VR module helped them focus more during the overall work zone training and 93% of participants stated that VR made them feel more positive about their overall training experience. The behavioral analysis helps instructors evaluate whether trainees accurately followed the safety procedures and guidelines and offer individualized feedback. The evaluation also gathered additional feedback from participants and instructors, leading to further refinements in the VR training module development and implementation.

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Integrating Virtual Reality into Work Zone Flagger Training: Usability Analysis and Behavioral Assessment

Qing,

Edara

2023

Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation R

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Conceptualizing Collaborative Team Learning in XR for Medical Education and Training

Hartman,

Kim,

Ryu

2024

Lecture Notes in Computer Science

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Gamified immersive safety training in virtual reality: a mixed methods approach

Haj-Bolouri,

Katende,

Rossi

2024

JWL

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Purpose The reemergence of immersive virtual technology (IVR) provides both opportunities and challenges for workplace learning (WPL). The purpose of this study is to explore and develop knowledge about how gamification influences the WPL experience by addressing two research questions: RQ1. What characterizes a gamified immersive safety training experience with IVR technology? and RQ2. How does gamified immersive safety training with IVR technology impact the WPL experience? Design/methodology/approach The study adopted a mixed methods approach by combining a systematic literature review with a case study on an empirical project about immersive fire safety training for train operators that are used at the Swedish train operating company SJ. The case study included data from semistructured interviews, Web survey and observation studies. The data was analyzed in two stages combining inductive and deductive data analysis for identifying themes and categories. Findings The findings of the study are twofold: (1) themes that conceptualize the gamified immersive safety training experience based on outputs from both the literature review and the first round of data analysis; and (2) a framework with three overarching categories that are mapped with the identified themes, and which were deduced throughout the second round of data analysis. Originality/value The originality of the findings stresses the implications of how a body of knowledge that synthesizes gamification concepts with immersive safety training, can inform the design of WPL experiences that are facilitated with IVR technology. As such, the implications of the findings are targeted toward both the advancement of the IVR discourse in the WPL field, but also toward practical considerations for design of immersive learning experiences that enrich WPL practices and culture.

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Group-based VR Training to Improve Hazard Recognition, Evaluation, and Control for Highway Construction Workers

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Integrating Virtual Reality into Work Zone Flagger Training: Usability Analysis and Behavioral Assessment

Integrating Virtual Reality into Work Zone Flagger Training: Usability Analysis and Behavioral Assessment

Conceptualizing Collaborative Team Learning in XR for Medical Education and Training

Gamified immersive safety training in virtual reality: a mixed methods approach

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