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A convergence of technology advancements including spatial computing, augmented reality (AR), and artificial intelligence (AI) can now support the personalization of learning environments and dynamically respond to learner performance data with personalized feedback. Augmented Learning for Environmental Robotics (ALERT), leverages advances in technology to research, develop, and test an augmented reality-enhanced (AR) curriculum for learning how to develop and use robotic environmental monitoring tools for collecting data on environmentally sensitive construction sites. With this project, our research team aims to develop the ALERT curriculum as an immersive learning environment, implement automation processes that dynamically adjust to learner performance, and address a pressing problem in the construction sector with recent advances in small robotics and remote sensing. 

This paper introduces the Intelligent Learning Platform for Robotics Operations (IL-PRO), a Virtual Reality (VR) system designed to enhance robotics training in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. IL-PRO addresses the growing need for effective training methods as the AEC sector adopts robotic automation. The system integrates VR technology with game-assisted learning, combining online multimedia lessons for theory with immersive VR tasks for practical skills. Developed iteratively using Design-Based Research principles, IL-PRO incorporates realistic robot simulations and progressive task complexity. The VR environment, built in Unity, aims to enhance engagement, motor coordination, and spatial awareness in robotics training. While future goals include AI-driven personalized instruction, this work-in-progress focuses on VR curriculum development and implementation. The paper concludes by discussing future directions, including curriculum expansion and cross-institutional adoption, to establish new benchmarks in innovative robotics education for the AEC industry.