Comparison between conventional training methods and mixed reality technology methods to improve saf
01 November 2021
Focus area: Safety and wellbeing
Program stream: Industry excellence
Project number: 2021-1024
The project set out to determine the efficacy of immersive reality technology in delivering technical training to operators, enabling just-in-time training, and decreasing dependency on subject matter experts.
A review of available technologies identified augmented reality and virtual reality as the most effective solutions. Augmented reality was identified as being effective in supporting detailed tasks, whereas virtual reality provided more potential as an overarching training tool.