Patrick Carlson|Anicia Peters|Stephen B. Gilbert|Judy M. Vance|Andy Luse
Virtual Training: Learning Transfer of Assembly Tasks
Iowa State University|Iowa State University|Iowa State University|Iowa State University|Oklahoma State University
training assembly workers factory often barriers cost lost productivity due shutdown use virtual reality vr training potential reduce costs research compares virtual bimanual haptic training versus traditional physical training effectiveness learning transfer mixed experimental design participants assigned either virtual physical training trained assembling wooden burr puzzle many times possible twenty minute time period training participants tested using physical puzzle retested two weeks participants trained using brightly colored puzzle pieces examine effect color testing involved assembly colored physical parts natural wood colored physical pieces spatial ability measured using mental rotation test shown correlate number assemblies able complete training physical training outperformed virtual training two weeks virtually trained participants actually improved test assembly times results suggest color puzzle pieces helped virtually trained participants remembering assembly process