An investigation of acceptance and e-readiness for the application of virtual reality and augmented reality technologies to maintenance training in the manufacturing industry
by Helen Scott; David Baglee; Roger O'Brien; Rita Potts
International Journal of Mechatronics and Manufacturing Systems (IJMMS), Vol. 13, No. 1, 2020

Abstract: Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies offer new ways of providing training in manufacturing maintenance. The adoption of modern maintenance training practices has the potential to create efficiencies in cost and time, while enhancing the quality of learning and maintenance outputs. In order to utilise the potential improvements that VR and AR, it is first important to understand the specific factors associated with VR and AR readiness and user requirement. The paper will describe the results from a number of interviews conducted within a range of manufacturing companies in the North East of England to establish the state of e-technology readiness and acceptance, with specific emphasis on VR and AR applications. The results will identify how VR and AR might be utilised, relative to the company's needs. A new 'model' for maintenance training utilising VR/AR technologies will be described combining cognitive models of decision making and learning.

Online publication date: Wed, 08-Jul-2020

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