PARS: Using Augmented 360-Degree Panoramas of Reality for Construction Safety Training

Eiris, Ricardo; Gheisari, Masoud; Esmaeili, Behzad

doi:10.3390/ijerph15112452

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“…Researchers have stated that visualization technologies such as VR can efficiently improve current safety training programs and improve workers' hazard recognition skills [32]. Researchers have proposed a platform that utilizes 360-degree panoramas recorded videos from reality and used the videos in VR for construction safety training, and the outcome indicates that the proposed platform will significantly improve workers' hazard identification skills [55].…”

Section: Ar/vr In Aecmentioning

confidence: 99%

Trend Analysis on Adoption of Virtual and Augmented Reality in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Industry

Noghabaei

Heydarian

Balali

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With advances in Building Information Modeling (BIM), Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies have many potential applications in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. However, the AEC industry, relative to other industries, has been slow in adopting AR/VR technologies, partly due to lack of feasibility studies examining the actual cost of implementation versus an increase in profit. The main objectives of this paper are to understand the industry trends in adopting AR/VR technologies and identifying gaps within the industry. The identified gaps can lead to opportunities for developing new tools and finding new use cases. To achieve these goals, two rounds of a survey at two different time periods (a year apart) were conducted. Responses from 158 industry experts and researchers were analyzed to assess the current state, growth, and saving opportunities for AR/VR technologies for the AEC industry. The findings demonstrate that older generations are significantly more confident about the future of AR/VR technologies and they see more benefits in AR/VR utilization. Furthermore, the research results indicate that Residential and commercial sectors have adopted these tools the most, compared to other sectors and institutional and transportation sectors had the highest growth from 2017 to 2018. Industry experts anticipated a solid growth in the use of AR/VR technologies in 5 to 10 years, with the highest expectations towards healthcare. Ultimately, the findings show a significant increase in AR/VR utilization in the AEC industry from 2017 to 2018.

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Section: Ar/vr In Aecmentioning

confidence: 99%

Trend Analysis on Adoption of Virtual and Augmented Reality in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Industry

Noghabaei

Heydarian

Balali

et al. 2020

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“…The preliminary results of this study showed that there were no significant differences between the students who used the 360 VR and those who visited the real site to identify the hazards. In another series of studies, Eiris et al [31,32] developed a hazard identification training and assessment using 360 VR. Users in those studies found 360 VR advantageous for learning about hazard identification.…”

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“…Jeelani et al [6] used panoramic photographs and videos to create an AR training environment to engage and challenge users to properly identify hazards. In similar studies, Pham et al [30] and Eiris et al [31,32] used the power of 360 panoramic VR to create hazard identification training and an assessment environment which engage users in true-to-life simulations of construction jobsites.…”

Section: Rq3: Application Objective Of Vr-mr Systems For Constructionmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Review of Virtual and Mixed Reality Applications in Construction Safety Literature

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Gheisari

2019

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Over the last decade, researchers have used virtual-and mixed-reality (VR-MR) techniques for various safety-related applications such as training, hazard monitoring, and preconstruction planning. This paper reviews the recent trends in virtual-and mixed-reality applications in construction safety, explicitly focusing on virtual-reality and mixed-reality techniques as the two major types of computer-generated simulated experiences. Following a systematic literature assessment methodology, this study summarizes the results of articles that have been published over the last decade and illustrates the research trends of virtual-and mixed-reality applications in construction safety while focusing on the technological components of individual studies.Safety 2019, 5, 51 2 of 16 high refresh rates, accurate point-of-view tracking; these benefits are possible at lower costs than in the past, mainly because VR-MR systems are gaining traction in the mainstream gaming community [9]. Investment in VR-MR technology is increasing, and the VR-MR market is projected to increase from $2.67 billion in 2015 to $66.68 billion by 2022 [10].This study analyses the current trends in virtual-and mixed-reality applications in construction safety, particularly focusing on virtual-reality and mixed-reality platforms as the two major types of computer-generated simulated experiences. This study also focuses on the technological components of those VR-MR studies and discusses individual examples of research projects that implemented such technologies for construction safety application. A few scholars have published review articles of digital visualization techniques for safety applications. Zhou et al. [11] conducted a review of advanced technology for safety. Bhoir and Esmaeili [12] explored VR environments for safety; Guo et al. [13] looked at visualization technologies for safety. Li et al. [14] reviewed virtual and augmented reality systems for safety. Unlike other reviews, this study asks specific research questions through a systematic review technique and individually discusses the papers within the context of different safety applications, as well as their technological components. Moreover, by intentionally limiting the scope of the review to VR and MR, this study can highlight interactive safety interventions with detailed summaries of application areas, while separating VR and MR from the larger, general field of BIM (Building Information Modeling), 4D CAD (Computer-Aided Design), and other visualization technologies. The significance of this research lies in that it presents the application status of VR and MR in enhancing safety in the construction domain and brings more attention to these promising technologies and ultimately improves safety in the construction domain. The expected outcome of this content-analysis-based review can benefit both industry professional and researchers who find it necessary to design and develop an efficient application employing VR/MR technologies to enhance safety processes in the construction ...

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“…Following this, researches have proved the advantages of VR in providing interactive and experiential learning environments [42,43], which are very important to motivate and engage learners in obtaining hazard knowledge and skills [44]. In an effort to develop VR systems that can provide close-to-reality visibility, recent studies have adopted the 360VP technology, which captures 360 panorama images of real construction sites [17]. The 360VP enhances the real-world learning environment by presenting the dynamic nature of construction sites in reality to improve the hazard investigation knowledge skills of construction students and professionals.…”

Section: Virtual Reality In Construction Hazard Investigationmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…To improve the real-world experience, 360 degree panoramic Virtual Photoreality (360VP) has emerged as a potential pedagogic tool for learners to experience real-word construction workplace environments [17]. The advantage of 360VP is that it provides an immersive learning platform, where the learner can move flexibly and observe the scenes to investigate hazards as they would experience in real construction sites [18].…”

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Construction Hazard Investigation Leveraging Object Anatomization on an Augmented Photoreality Platform

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Hazard investigation education plays a crucial role in equipping students with adequate knowledge and skills to avoid or eliminate construction hazards at workplaces. With the emergence of various visualization technologies, virtual photoreality as well as 3D virtual reality have been adopted and proved advantageous to various educational disciplines. Despite the significant benefits of providing an engaging and immersive learning environment to promote construction education, recent research has also pointed out that virtual photoreality lacks a 3D object anatomization tools to support learning, while 3D-virtual reality cannot provide a real-world environment. In recent years, research efforts have studied virtual reality applications separately, and there is a lack of research integrating these technologies to overcome limitations and maximize advantages for enhancing learning outcomes. In this regard, the paper develops a construction hazard investigation system leveraging object anatomization on an Interactive Augmented Photoreality platform (iAPR). The proposed iAPR system integrates virtual photoreality with 3D-virtual reality. The iAPR consists of three key learning modules, namely Hazard Understanding Module (HUM), Hazard Recognition Module (HRM), and Safety Performance Module (SPM), which adopt the revised Bloom's taxonomy theory. A prototype is developed and evaluated objectively through interactive system trials with educators, construction professionals, and learners. The findings demonstrate that the iAPR platform has significant pedagogic methods to improve learner's construction hazard investigation knowledge and skills, which improve safety performance.

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PARS: Using Augmented 360-Degree Panoramas of Reality for Construction Safety Training

Cited by 109 publications

References 34 publications

Trend Analysis on Adoption of Virtual and Augmented Reality in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Industry

Trend Analysis on Adoption of Virtual and Augmented Reality in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Industry

A Review of Virtual and Mixed Reality Applications in Construction Safety Literature

Construction Hazard Investigation Leveraging Object Anatomization on an Augmented Photoreality Platform

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