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Virtual RealityThe Revolution in Welding Training
Virtual RealityThe Revolution in Welding Training
Chris BaileyLincoln Electric Company
May 10, 2011
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World-Class ProductsWorld-Class ProductsWorld-Class ProductsWorld-Class Products
Arc welding equipment: Power sources
Wire feeding systems
Robotic welding packages
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World-Class ProductsWorld-Class ProductsWorld-Class ProductsWorld-Class Products
Consumables Stick electrodes
MIG, Flux-Cored, Submerged Arc, Stainless Steel, Aluminum and Non-Ferrous Wires
Brazing and Soldering Alloys
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• Plasma & Oxy-Fuel Cutting
• Vernon Tool™ Pipe & Tube Cutting Equipment
• Soldering & Brazing Equipment
World-Class ProductsWorld-Class Products
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Industry-Specific SolutionsIndustry-Specific SolutionsIndustry-Specific SolutionsIndustry-Specific Solutions
• Transportation / Automotive• Process & Power Generation• Offshore• Pipeline• Maintenance & Repair• Structural Steel &
Construction• Heavy Fabrication• Shipbuilding• Pipe Mill
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Global PresenceGlobal PresenceGlobal PresenceGlobal Presence
42 Manufacturing Facilitiesin 21 Countries
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Virtual RealityThe Revolution in Welding Training
Virtual RealityThe Revolution in Welding Training
Lessons Learned in the Development of a Welding
Training Simulator
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Virtual RealityThe Revolution in Welding Training
Presentation Outline
Virtual RealityThe Revolution in Welding Training
Presentation Outline
• Introduction• Evolution of a Virtual System• Does Virtual Training Work?• What Did We Expect?• What Surprised Us?• Open Discussion
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What is Virtual Reality ?What is Virtual Reality ?
• The concept of Virtual Reality uses:
• Computer technology to create a simulated, three dimensional world• Goal - Immersion or the feeling that the user is in that
world
• Tracking technology that allows the user to interact with the environment in a meaningful way • Goal – Teach a skill using these interactions
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Virtual Reality ApplicationsVirtual Reality Applications
• Flight Simulators• Medical Procedure
Simulations• Driving Simulators• Combat Simulations• Heavy Equipment
Operation• Cranes• Drills Twistedsifter.com
Reduce cost and increase the rate of skill transfer
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Evolution of Training SystemsEvolution of Training Systems
Fronius Arc123 CS Wave
VRSim
DVS
VRTEX 360
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Virtual Reality Training
All Looking for the Same Thing
• Training Drivers• Faster• Better• More Standardized• Greater Throughput
• Shipyard Drivers• Aging Workforce is Retiring• Fewer Vocational Welding Programs• Widening Skilled Trades Gap for Shipbuilding• Longer Lead Time for Skilled Welders
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Virtual Reality TrainingAspects of VR Training
Virtual Reality TrainingAspects of VR Training
• VR is not a Replacement for Existing Training Methods, but a Compliment to Traditional Methods
• More Exposure for Students (More Reps)
• New Generations Expect an Environment more Fused with Computers
• Reduced Waste
• Increased Safety
• Cost Effective
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Virtual Reality TrainingAspects of VR Training
Virtual Reality TrainingAspects of VR Training
• Reduced the Overall Training Time When Compared to Conventional Methods
• Certification Results Improved
• Improved the Image of Welding
• Recruitment of Welders Improved
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Virtual Reality Training in Welding: An analysis of the physiological and cognitive impact in the pursuit of training
Virtual Reality Training in Welding: An analysis of the physiological and cognitive impact in the pursuit of training
Richard T. Stone Ph.D., AEP, CSP, FACSIowa State University
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Goal of These StudiesGoal of These Studies
• Study the Effectiveness of Using a VR Device to Train Welders
• Investigate Cognitive and Physiological Aspects of VR Training
• Use Study Outcomes to Further Refine Current VR Design
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Virtual Reality vs Traditional Weld Training Pre-study
Virtual Reality vs Traditional Weld Training Pre-study
• Worked with and Evaluated 16 Expert Welders• Lincoln Electric and Vermeer Provided Resources and
Support for Study Operations• UA 33 Pledged 40 Volunteers to Serve in the Experiment• Black 1070 was Converted to a 6 Station Welding
Facility, 1066 was Partially Converted to a 2 Station VR Welding Facility
• All Experimenters were Trained in Welding Techniques• Developed Benchmarks
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Virtual Reality vs Traditional Weld Training Experimental Design (VR 50)
Virtual Reality vs Traditional Weld Training Experimental Design (VR 50)
• Two Groups• One trained with VR device for 50% of the time and traditional
methods for 50% of the time • One trained in traditional methods100% of the time• Training for 2 weeks each with 8 – 12 hour days)
• Two Electrode Groups• E6010• E7018
• Four Joint Configurations• 2F, 3F, 1G, 3G
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Virtual Reality vs Traditional Weld Training Experimental Design (VR 50)
Virtual Reality vs Traditional Weld Training Experimental Design (VR 50)
• Two-man team approach• One individual welding and
one individual reviewing the instructor monitor
• Alternate for equal activity
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Virtual Reality vs Traditional Weld Training Experimental Design (VR 50)
Performance Criteria
Virtual Reality vs Traditional Weld Training Experimental Design (VR 50)
Performance Criteria
• Certification on a simple pass fail basis• Quality determined by actual review of samples
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Virtual Reality vs Traditional Weld Training Experimental Design (VR 50)
Outcomes Performance
Virtual Reality vs Traditional Weld Training Experimental Design (VR 50)
Outcomes Performance
Welding Type 2F 3F 1G 3G Electrode 6010 7018 6010 7018 6010 7018 6010
Group 1 (TW) % Pass 91% 81.90% 54.60% 45.50% 45.50% 54.60% 36.40%
Group 2 (VR) % Pass 100% 100% 81.90% 81.90% 91% 91% 45.50%
In terms of Groove Welds (1G and 3G), VR group demonstrated a significantly higher level of Synthesis and Evaluation capability
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Virtual Reality vs Traditional Weld Training Experimental Design (VR 50)
Performance Criteria
Virtual Reality vs Traditional Weld Training Experimental Design (VR 50)
Performance Criteria
Experiment Details and Additional Outcomes
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Virtual Reality vs Traditional Weld Training Experimental Design (VR 50)
Physical Measures
Virtual Reality vs Traditional Weld Training Experimental Design (VR 50)
Physical Measures
Primary Analysis: The investigation of Muscular Activation and Postural Analysis
Objective: Determine the degree to which groups move, respond, and develop when compared to expert welders
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Virtual Reality vs Traditional Weld Training Experimental Design (VR 50)Measurement – Muscle Activity
Virtual Reality vs Traditional Weld Training Experimental Design (VR 50)Measurement – Muscle Activity
• EMG• Electromyography (EMG) is a technique for evaluating and
recording the electrical activity produced by skeletal muscles
• It detects the electrical potential generated by muscle cells when these cells are electrically or neurologically activated
• Analyzed using marker • based video analysis • (track body postures)
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Virtual Reality vs Traditional Weld Training Experimental Design (VR 50)Measurement – Muscle Activity
Virtual Reality vs Traditional Weld Training Experimental Design (VR 50)Measurement – Muscle Activity
• Muscles• Deltoid• Trapezius• Extensor Digitorum• Flexor Carpi Radialis
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Virtual Reality vs Traditional Weld Training Experimental Design (VR 50)
Measurement – Posture
Virtual Reality vs Traditional Weld Training Experimental Design (VR 50)
Measurement – Posture• Posture – Angles at joints
• Posture model and landmarksShoulder
R Elbow R Wrist
R HandL Hand
L Elbow L Wrist
• Marker based video analysis• Attach small marker to their skin or tight fitting
clothing on the body landmarks
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Virtual Reality vs Traditional Weld Training Experimental Design (VR 50)
Physiological Development Outcome
Virtual Reality vs Traditional Weld Training Experimental Design (VR 50)
Physiological Development Outcome
• VR and TW group members utilized muscles of importance in a way that was (highly correlated) similar to expert welders (3G and 3F)
• VR and TW groups were found significantly different from one another in overall muscle activation (1G)
• VR group more likely to adopt unusual body posture when compared to TW or expert welders
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Virtual Reality vs Traditional Weld Training Experimental Design (VR 50)Cognitive Development Outcomes
Virtual Reality vs Traditional Weld Training Experimental Design (VR 50)Cognitive Development Outcomes
• VR group and TW group were not significantly different from one another in terms of their understanding of horizontal Filet Welds (2F)
• In terms of Groove Welds (1G and 3G) the VR group demonstrated a significantly higher level of synthesis and evaluation capability
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Virtual Reality vs Traditional Weld Training Experimental Design (VR 50)
Team Interaction Evaluation
Virtual Reality vs Traditional Weld Training Experimental Design (VR 50)
Team Interaction Evaluation
Four Dimensions of Team Learning
• Continuous improvement seeking
• Dialogue promotion and open communication
• Collaborative learning
• Strategic and proactive leadership promoting team development
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Virtual Reality vs Traditional Weld Training Experimental Design (VR 50)
Dialogue Promotion and Open Communication
Virtual Reality vs Traditional Weld Training Experimental Design (VR 50)
Dialogue Promotion and Open Communication
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Virtual Reality vs Traditional Weld Training Experimental Design (VR 50)
Collaborative Learning
Virtual Reality vs Traditional Weld Training Experimental Design (VR 50)
Collaborative Learning
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Virtual Reality vs Traditional Weld Training Experimental Design (VR 50)
Unintended Consequences
Virtual Reality vs Traditional Weld Training Experimental Design (VR 50)
Unintended Consequences
• Greater Impact on Cooperation/Teaming• Experimental Mindset (body posture)• The “Root Pass Phenomenon” (“The Quick Discard”)• The Competitive Challenge• Encourages Experimentation
“The VR machine provided a conduit by which participants were not only more likely to communicate, but more likely to value the communication and improve their skills.”
- Richard Stone, Ph.D.
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Virtual Reality vs Traditional Weld Training Experimental Design (VR 50)
Teaching Challenges
Virtual Reality vs Traditional Weld Training Experimental Design (VR 50)
Teaching Challenges
• Acceptance – Broaden the Appeal• From Shop Floor to Executive Suite
• Integration• Curriculum
• Effective Delivery• Over Multiple Modes
• Transitioning to the Booth• Not only Virtual to Real, but also Theory to Practice
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SourcesSources
• Stone, R.T., Watts, K., Zhong, P., & Wei, C-S.(2010). Physiological and cognitive effects of virtual reality integrated training.
• Stone, R.T., Watts, K., Zhong, P. (2010). Virtual Reality Integrated Weld Training.
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Virtual RealityThe Revolution in Welding Training
Virtual RealityThe Revolution in Welding Training
Chris BaileyLincoln Electric Company
May 10, 2011