scholarly journals THE IMMERSION CYCLE: UNDERSTANDING IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES THROUGH A CYCLICAL MODEL

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 3011-3020
Author(s):  
Cesar Lucho Lingan ◽  
Meng Li ◽  
Arnold P.O.S. Vermeeren
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Mixed Reality ◽  
Immersive Environments ◽  
General Overview ◽  
Early Stages ◽  
Mapping Tool

AbstractThe present work introduces a cyclical model which showcases the process of immersion during Immersive Technological Experiences (ITEs) such as Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and Mixed Reality. This model is based on the identified concepts around immersion and immersive environments across 30 years. The concepts' similarities were used to organize them on a cyclical model by acknowledging the user's presence at the beginning and end of immersive experiences. The proposed model's value relies on its cyclical approach based on a user-centred perspective and having a general overview of the immersion process. The Immersive cycle can serve as a mapping tool for developers and researchers, thanks to the inclusion of guidelines that complements the model. Both of these were used in three different examples of ITEs. Furthermore, the cyclical model could be used as a tool for ideation and conceptualization during the early stages of developing immersive experiences. Nevertheless, it is recognized that this is the first step in developing this model; therefore, it still needs to be validated and improved based on tests with developers, designers and researchers in the field.

Turning data into reality

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
S Leinster-Evans ◽  
J Newell ◽  
S Luck
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Mixed Reality ◽  
Training System ◽  
Value Proposition ◽  
Immersive Environments ◽  
Training Environment ◽  
Service Support ◽  
Rich Data ◽  
And Training

This paper looks to expand on the INEC 2016 paper ‘The future role of virtual reality within warship support solutions for the Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers’ presented by Ross Basketter, Craig Birchmore and Abbi Fisher from BAE Systems in May 2016 and the EAAW VII paper ‘Testing the boundaries of virtual reality within ship support’ presented by John Newell from BAE Systems and Simon Luck from BMT DSL in June 2017. BAE Systems and BMT have developed a 3D walkthrough training system that supports the teams working closely with the QEC Aircraft Carriers in Portsmouth and this work was presented at EAAW VII. Since then this work has been extended to demonstrate the art of the possible on Type 26. This latter piece of work is designed to explore the role of 3D immersive environments in the development and fielding of support and training solutions, across the range of support disciplines. The combined team are looking at how this digital thread leads from design of platforms, both surface and subsurface, through build into in-service support and training. This rich data and ways in which it could be used in the whole lifecycle of the ship, from design and development (used for spatial acceptance, HazID, etc) all the way through to operational support and maintenance (in conjunction with big data coming off from the ship coupled with digital tech docs for maintenance procedures) using constantly developing technologies such as 3D, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and Mixed Reality, will be proposed.  The drive towards gamification in the training environment to keep younger recruits interested and shortening course lengths will be explored. The paper develops the options and looks to how this technology can be used and where the value proposition lies. 

scholarly journals Technology for subtitling: a 360-degree turn

2021 ◽  
pp. 11-40
Author(s):  
Belén Agulló
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Augmented Reality ◽  
End Users ◽  
Immersive Environments ◽  
Audiovisual Media ◽  
Usability Tests ◽  
Audiovisual Translation

Subtitling has become one of the most important audiovisual translation modes and cannot be understood outside the context of the technology that makes it possible. New audiovisual media are appearing, such as 360º videos, and the necessity of subtitling this type of content to make it accessible is emerging. In this article, an updated review of current subtitling technology is presented to contextualise the study. Then, a review of main immersive environments (3D, augmented reality and virtual reality) and their implications for subtitling has also been introduced. The focus of the study is on virtual reality and, therefore, the main challenges of subtitling 360º content are presented. To respond to the needs of subtitling this type of content, a first version of a subtitle editor has been developed and presented to twenty-seven professional subtitlers who have tested the tool and reported the correspondent feedback on usability and preferences. This study has proven the importance of carrying out usability tests with end users when developing specific software, as well as the challenges faced by subtitlers in new audiovisual media such as 360º content.

Research on Immersion for Learning Using Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and Mixed Reality

Enfance ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol N°3 (3) ◽  
pp. 413 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chun-Yen Chang ◽  
Chia-Li Debra Chena ◽  
Wei-Kai Chang
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Mixed Reality

Mixed Realities as the New Reality in Tourism

2021 ◽  
pp. 197-220
Author(s):  
Maria Francisca Casado-Claro ◽  
Marina Mattera
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Mixed Reality ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Visitor Experience ◽  
New Normal ◽  
Physical Presence ◽  
Travel Restrictions ◽  
New Type

This chapter proposes a comprehensive approach to understand not only how augmented reality and virtual reality operate within the tourism industry, but also how mixed reality can contribute to enhance the visitor experience and how tourism organizations can move beyond traditional communication and physical experiences into a new type of tourism approach that helps them stay relevant in the long term, as well as in the mid-term. Since the tourism industry is amongst the most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, changes are essential to ensure an adequate adaptation to the ‘new normal'. Technology enables various tourist organizations to generate greater value creation and opens possibilities to be able to extend the visit beyond physical presence, to ensure the safety of workers and visitors, to improve processes, and to make them more competitive overall. If this is carried out in collaboration with all stakeholders, one destination can generate a solid network to promote itself and become competitive during travel restrictions and in preparation for a post-pandemic new normal.

scholarly journals Virtual realities and education

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 60-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Igor D.D. Curcio ◽  
Anna Dipace ◽  
Anita Norlund
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Virtual Environment ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Mixed Reality ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
The State ◽  
Virtual Realities

Abstract The purpose of this article is to highlight the state of the art of virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality technologies and their applications in formal education. We also present a selected list of case studies that prove the utility of these technologies in the context of formal education. Furthermore, as byproduct, the mentioned case studies show also that, although the industry is able to develop very advanced virtual environment technologies, their pedagogical implications are strongly related to a well-designed theoretical framework.

Onsite Proactive Construction Defect Management Using Mixed Reality Integrated With 5D Building Information Modeling

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-34
Author(s):  
Pratheesh Kumar M. R. ◽  
Reji S. ◽  
Abeneth S. ◽  
Pradeep K.
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Building Information Modeling ◽  
Mixed Reality ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Construction Site ◽  
Construction Work ◽  
Defect Management ◽  
The Third ◽  
Building Information

Defect management in civil construction work is crucial. This work is aimed at analyzing the conventional method of construction defect management and to bring out a framework for integrating 5D building information modeling with mixed reality. This work is divided into three parts. The first part is the integration of 5D building information modeling with augmented reality that helps to understand the architectural concepts and visualize the workflow onsite. The second part of the work is to develop a user-defined target-based marker-less augmented reality to send screenshots of augmented models and exact progress of work from construction site to engineers working in other locations. The third part of the work is to integrate virtual reality to enable virtual tours of the real site that will be useful for the customers to visualize the building virtually and for the builders to promote sales.

scholarly journals A Review of Extended Reality (XR) Technologies for Manufacturing Training

Technologies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 77
Author(s):  
Sanika Doolani ◽  
Callen Wessels ◽  
Varun Kanal ◽  
Christos Sevastopoulos ◽  
Ashish Jaiswal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Manufacturing Industry ◽  
Mixed Reality ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Comprehensive Review ◽  
Assembly Task ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
Current State ◽  
Research Publications

Recently, the use of extended reality (XR) systems has been on the rise, to tackle various domains such as training, education, safety, etc. With the recent advances in augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality (MR) technologies and ease of availability of high-end, commercially available hardware, the manufacturing industry has seen a rise in the use of advanced XR technologies to train its workforce. While several research publications exist on applications of XR in manufacturing training, a comprehensive review of recent works and applications is lacking to present a clear progress in using such advance technologies. To this end, we present a review of the current state-of-the-art of use of XR technologies in training personnel in the field of manufacturing. First, we put forth the need of XR in manufacturing. We then present several key application domains where XR is being currently applied, notably in maintenance training and in performing assembly task. We also reviewed the applications of XR in other vocational domains and how they can be leveraged in the manufacturing industry. We finally present some current barriers to XR adoption in manufacturing training and highlight the current limitations that should be considered when looking to develop and apply practical applications of XR.

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