| Title | Augmented Reality Assisted Equipment Safety and Setup Learning Tool |
|---|---|
| Faculty/College/Unit | Forestry |
| Status | Active |
| Duration | 1 Year |
| Initiation | 04/01/2025 |
| Project Summary | This project’s goal is to explore how Augmented Reality (AR) can improve training for students’ learning to use complex machinery at the Centre for Advanced Wood Processing (CAWP), Department of Wood Science. Using a high definition and accuracy AR headset, we aim to develop an interactive AR guide for equipment setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Through this headset, students can follow step-by-step visual instructions overlaid on the machine, allowing them to learn by doing in a safe, immersive environment. Combining physical interaction with visual guidance will help students retain skills more effectively, giving them confidence to perform tasks independently and practice at their own pace outside of instructor-led sessions. Our goal is to create a reusable teaching and learning tool that supports students in mastering essential skills while improving safety and engagement. This project could pave way for using AR in similar technical training, enhancing hands-on learning across various fields. |
| Funding Details | |
| Year 1: Project Year | Year 1 |
| Year 1: Funding Year | 2025/2026 |
| Year 1: Project Type | Small TLEF |
| Year 1: Principal Investigator | Jorn Dettmer |
| Year 1: Funded Amount | 21,664 |
| Year 1: Team Members | Jorn Dettmer, Assistant Professor of Teaching, Wood Science, Faculty of Forestry |