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This talk presents a framework for quantitatively evaluating Augmented Reality and other training solutions for a given training environment based on four factors: Task Factors, Training Media Factors, Return on Investment (ROI) Factors, and Training Efficacy Factors. The framework, based upon the “House of Quality” matrix, helps compare, visualize, and assess user and technical requirements as well as identify research gaps.

TEAR 3M 2021

Framework for Evaluating Training Efficacy for Augmented Reality

training efficacy

return on investment

research

training

augmented reality

Brought to you by **National Defense Industrial Association ([NDIA](https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ndia-sd.org%2F&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNHj_BQx1K4KVKKp1NTIsAltZOG9Vg))** and hosted by the **Battlespace Exploitation of Mixed Reality ([BEMR](https://cdn.dvidshub.net/media/video/2101/DOD_108139354/DOD_108139354-1024x576-1769k.mp4)) Lab**, at **Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific ([NIWC PAC](https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.public.navy.mil%2Fnavwar%2FNIWC-Pacific%2FPages%2Fdefault.aspx&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNFNS160IEsocfaBrnCNB3u7NqLHPw))**, and welcoming academia, government/DOD, and industry leaders who support Industrial Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality by using the following technologies:   


* Augmented Reality (AR) / Virtual Reality (VR)

* 2D/3D displays

* mobile displays

* wearables

* any other "immersive" technology

### In all fields that touch:

* 3D modeling

* Manufacturing 

* Installations 

* Maintenance and Repairs

* Construction

* Logistics

* Additive manufacturing

* Training

The technical exchange is a two day event held online this year due to COVID-19. It will feature two days of oral presentations, demonstrations, and posters from leaders in AR/VR and other display technologies, including government briefings on active projects within the DOD. The technical exchange is unclassified and we welcome participation from the Navy, DoD as well as from industry and academia. 

The goals of TEAR 3M are:

*  To spread awareness of current immersive technology research relevant to Navy/DOD applications

*  To connect AR researchers with experts in DOD to learn about needs and requirements

*  To build and strengthen collaborations within the DOD research community

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TEAR 3M General Chairs:

Heidi Buck,  Director @ BEMR Lab, Naval Information Warfare Center, Pacific

Lauren Burnette, BEMR Lab, Naval Information Warfare Center, Pacific


For more information, contact Lauren and Heidi at:  tear3m@spawar.navy.mil

Questions regarding sponsorship/registration contact:  ndiasd@sandiegositepros.com

Conference host POC is Tammy Sanchez (NDIA):  tamsanch@cisco.com

technical paper

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Avatar Dimension aims to drive innovative volumetric captures to the forefront with its new, state-of-the-art studio in Washington D.C. In this talk, Zenk will discuss how the company is focused on bringing this technology to all sectors of government, military, healthcare, private industry and more, including how it works, potential applications, ability to scale and ROI impact. He’ll also discuss how the U.S. government and military are uniquely positioned to benefit from volumetric capture-based training due to its previous investments in Hololens2 and Azure.


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Holographic Displays: The Final Frontier of XR

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The RC-135 Rivet Joint Virtual Trainer allows Airmen to accomplish familiarization and crew position checklist training sans the aircraft. This VR Digital Twin acts as a Virtual Trainer for the 55th Wing and allows airmen to conduct free-roaming training by interacting with over 3,000 virtual interactive objects. Users interact with the environment through physical interactions that mimic the real world motions airmen use on the actual RJ. The application of the RJ Virtual Trainer holds the distinction as being the first VR sim to be cleared for training in lieu of real-world “On Aircraft” training in the US Air Force. The Sim design supports more training than what is currently offered via “Hard-coded training.” The sim also features a “Facilitator Light” mode which allows a facilitator to monitor and adjust training on the fly. The Sim will have multiplayer functionality in Q2 2021 allowing for more realistic group training scenarios/exercises and training throughput.

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Realistic Touch Improves Virtual Training and Telepresence

The building process, especially in the industrial design, requires many iterations and team works, which is nowadays disrupted by health restrictions. Furthermore, market increasingly request for complex design in shorter times. 
Real-time technologies like Virtual and Augmented Reality as well as Cloud infrastructure and 5G can help accelerating the design and training process, generating a sizeable Return On Investment. This presentation explains these technologies, backed by real-life industry case studies.

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Abstract: First responders (FR) need every advantage during fleeting life critical moments, and SMART cyber-physical systems (CPS) provide critical information for time-sensitive events. Wireless real-time convergence of building information modeling, interfacing of 3D data through machine to machine and machine to human analytics exchange, bio-telemetry monitoring of victims and responders will save lives. Auto-populated, legacy, and real-time remote sensed point clouds would allow FR personnel and their commanders to intelligently and visually understand their environments during the response. Mixed physics computational fluid dynamic programs allow for predictive outputs in structure and wildland fires, hazardous materials releases, and other natural and human-initiated events. Technical rescues and high life hazards will benefit SMART Cities, IoT, remote sensing, virtual, augmented, and mixed realities. The unconscious patient will be treated via facial recognition software, allowing responders to know their medical history. Complimentary real-time field communications will be transmitted to base hospital trauma surgeons-in 3D. The SMART FR- during the response, mitigation, and post-incident analysis will view emergencies through 3D projected light and holographic displays and immersive HUD lenses. The multi-sensor fusion enabled technology is focused on saving civilian lives and empowering responders.

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