Integrating Haptic Interaction into a Virtual Training System for Manual Procedures in Industrial Environments. Issue 11 (2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Loch, Frieder; Ziegler, Ulrich; Vogel-Heuser, Birgit
• Is Part Of: IFAC-PapersOnLine. Volume 51:Issue 11(2018)
• Page Start: 60
• Page End: 65
• Publication Date: 2018
• Subjects: Training -- Virtual reality -- Human-machine interface -- Haptic interaction -- Interaction mechanisms -- Maintenance -- Adaptive systems; Automatic control -- Periodicals; 629.805
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ifacol.2018.08.235
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2405-8963

Abstract

Abstract: Many virtual training systems have been proposed to address the increasing complexity of manufacturing environments. However, existing training systems focus on visual interaction and neglect the haptic sense, which is a crucial component of manual tasks. This paper introduces a concept for a virtual training system for industrial procedures that introduces physical components to improve the training process. Introducing physical components is expected to improve the efficiency of training systems by transporting a sense for the haptic properties of tools and components and facilitate the transfer of the skills to the real work environment. The system allows practicing physical tasks using real tools and components. The didactic concept is based on the idea of multimodal learning and provides an environment that allows active experimentation. The application of the concept in an exemplary procedure is demonstrated.