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Title: Develop and evaluate an augmented reality posture training tool to promote work safety
Conventional work posture training tools included pamphlets, one-time training orientation, and/or videos. These tools did not always yield satisfactory training outcomes, and the incident rate of work-related musculoskeletal disorders did not substantially lower. In this research, modern augmented reality (AR) technology was leveraged to deliver interactive, holistic, whole-body visual information to convey safe work postures. The developmental procedure followed DMAIC by first defining specifications of training content, which led to the development of the training tool, including 3D reconstruction of a virtual instructor and building of user interface based on user-centered framework. This AR training tool was measured and analyzed through usability evaluation, and quantitative and qualitative data were obtained for cross-validation and usability issue source identification. Findings revealed the utility of 3D reconstruction of a virtual instructor and practicality of adopting conventional usability evaluation method for AR user interface usability evaluation. Feedback from the usability evaluation via questionnaire, think aloud, and post-task open-ended responses are employed to iteratively design the next version of the AR posture training tool.  more » « less
Award ID(s):
1850055
PAR ID:
10219629
Author(s) / Creator(s):
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Date Published:
Journal Name:
Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting
Volume:
64
Issue:
1
ISSN:
2169-5067
Page Range / eLocation ID:
2051 to 2055
Format(s):
Medium: X
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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