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[Studies in Computational Intelligence 481] Artur Babiarz, Robert Bieda, Karol Jędrasiak, Aleksander Nawrat (auth.), Aleksander Nawrat, Zygmunt Kuś (eds.) - Vision Based Systemsfor UAV Applications (2013, Sprin

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Virtual Reality Technology for Military and Industry Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g Programs 333<br />

mach<strong>in</strong>ery and equipment are cost-effective means to enhance occupational safety<br />

and health.<br />

Classic safety tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g is generally comprised of several days of lectures supplemented<br />

with simple video presentations and compute-based tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g (CBT)<br />

modules. Focused primarily on knowledge transfer, this classic approach does not<br />

fully engage tra<strong>in</strong>ees to develop problem solv<strong>in</strong>g or critical th<strong>in</strong>k<strong>in</strong>g skills.<br />

Virtual Reality changes the approach with mean<strong>in</strong>gful <strong>in</strong>teractive 3D content<br />

designed to actively engage students and keeps them focused on the subject<br />

matter, encourag<strong>in</strong>g discussion while work<strong>in</strong>g with<strong>in</strong> the environment virtually.<br />

Research has shown that tra<strong>in</strong>ees use gam<strong>in</strong>g-type applications are much better<br />

prepared and reta<strong>in</strong> the <strong>in</strong>struction longer. Interactive 3D technology is a flexible<br />

way to represent and experience safely complex, potentially hazardous processes<br />

or environments regardless of the geography or <strong>in</strong>dustry. With VR technology,<br />

eng<strong>in</strong>eers are able to analyze risky scenarios and m<strong>in</strong>imize potential <strong>in</strong>cidentprone<br />

areas, also VR works to make employees or even soldiers more aware of<br />

potential hazards at a site, the proper use of safety equipment and the procedures<br />

to maximize everyone’s safety should problems occur.<br />

Safety tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g should be cont<strong>in</strong>uous and ongo<strong>in</strong>g. New devices, new technologies,<br />

new processes, all require new safety <strong>in</strong>struction, protocols and practice.<br />

Fig.4. presents an example of typical step by step approach safety application<br />

developed by i3D for Oil and Gas <strong>in</strong>dustry leader, where safety protocols decides<br />

of the life of many.<br />

Fig. 4. Gas and oil separator unit safety <strong>in</strong>struction developed <strong>in</strong> 2011 by i3D us<strong>in</strong>g Quazar3D<br />

real-time <strong>in</strong>teractive environment: a) classroom with 3D stereoscopic projection<br />

system, b) <strong>in</strong>dividual safety test on a laptop (source: i3D, 2011)<br />

5 Summary<br />

Thanks to newly affordable, newly accessible VR technology, it’s a brand new<br />

day <strong>in</strong> Information Communications. Teams work<strong>in</strong>g virtually and collaboratively<br />

<strong>in</strong> 3D are the norm for the 21st century workforce. By detach<strong>in</strong>g 3D data from<br />

complex systems and mak<strong>in</strong>g this data accessible to all people <strong>in</strong> the organization,<br />

VR methodology dramatically improves communication effectiveness while reduc<strong>in</strong>g<br />

time and costs.

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