A Review on Virtual Reality Skill Training Applications

Biao Xie; Huimin Liu; Rawan Alghofaili; Yongqi Zhang; Yeling Jiang; Flavio Destri Lobo; Changyang Li; Wanwan Li; Haikun Huang; Mesut Akdere; Christos Mousas; Lap-Fai Yu

doi:10.3389/frvir.2021.645153

Frontiers in Virtual Reality (Apr 2021)

A Review on Virtual Reality Skill Training Applications

Biao Xie,
Huimin Liu,
Rawan Alghofaili,
Yongqi Zhang,
Yeling Jiang,
Flavio Destri Lobo,
Changyang Li,
Wanwan Li,
Haikun Huang,
Mesut Akdere,
Christos Mousas,
Lap-Fai Yu

Affiliations

Biao Xie: Design Computing and Extended Reality Group, Volgenau School of Engineering, Computer Science, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, United States
Huimin Liu: Virtual Reality Lab, Department of Computer Graphics Technology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, United States
Rawan Alghofaili: Design Computing and Extended Reality Group, Volgenau School of Engineering, Computer Science, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, United States
Yongqi Zhang: Design Computing and Extended Reality Group, Volgenau School of Engineering, Computer Science, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, United States
Yeling Jiang: Purdue Human Resource Development Virtual Lab, Department of Technology Leadership and Innovation, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, United States
Flavio Destri Lobo: Purdue Human Resource Development Virtual Lab, Department of Technology Leadership and Innovation, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, United States
Changyang Li: Design Computing and Extended Reality Group, Volgenau School of Engineering, Computer Science, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, United States
Wanwan Li: Design Computing and Extended Reality Group, Volgenau School of Engineering, Computer Science, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, United States
Haikun Huang: Design Computing and Extended Reality Group, Volgenau School of Engineering, Computer Science, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, United States
Mesut Akdere: Purdue Human Resource Development Virtual Lab, Department of Technology Leadership and Innovation, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, United States
Christos Mousas: Virtual Reality Lab, Department of Computer Graphics Technology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, United States
Lap-Fai Yu: Design Computing and Extended Reality Group, Volgenau School of Engineering, Computer Science, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, United States

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/frvir.2021.645153
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 2

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This study aimed to discuss the research efforts in developing virtual reality (VR) technology for different training applications. To begin with, we describe how VR training experiences are typically created and delivered using the current software and hardware. We then discuss the challenges and solutions of applying VR training to different application domains, such as first responder training, medical training, military training, workforce training, and education. Furthermore, we discuss the common assessment tests and evaluation methods used to validate VR training effectiveness. We conclude the article by discussing possible future directions to leverage VR technology advances for developing novel training experiences.

Published in Frontiers in Virtual Reality

ISSN: 2673-4192 (Online)
Publisher: Frontiers Media S.A.
Country of publisher: Switzerland
LCC subjects: Science: Mathematics: Instruments and machines: Electronic computers. Computer science
Website: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/virtual-reality#

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