Usability of Collaborative “VR Mine Rescue Training” Platform

Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration
Jennica L. Bellanca Timothy J. Orr Cassandra Hoebbel William Helfrich Brendan Macdonald Jason Navoyski Brendan Demich Jessie J. Mechling Paul E. Schmidt Linda L. Chasko Jessica Cohen
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Jun 25, 2023

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The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) in partnership with the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) developed VR Mine Rescue Training (VR-MRT). It is a training platform that allows mine rescue team members to explore virtual emergency scenarios collaboratively. Team members use a head-mounted display to visualize and interact together with equipment, hazards, and dynamic ventilation. All player actions are recorded and displayed for debriefing. Researchers at NIOSH demonstrated the training platform at various mine rescue competitions, including the International Mine Rescue Competition, and collected feedback. Participants’ responses were overwhelmingly positive. This paper describes the development of the software platform and the results of the usability surveys and interviews.
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APA: Jennica L. Bellanca Timothy J. Orr Cassandra Hoebbel William Helfrich Brendan Macdonald Jason Navoyski Brendan Demich Jessie J. Mechling Paul E. Schmidt Linda L. Chasko Jessica Cohen  (2023)  Usability of Collaborative “VR Mine Rescue Training” Platform

MLA: Jennica L. Bellanca Timothy J. Orr Cassandra Hoebbel William Helfrich Brendan Macdonald Jason Navoyski Brendan Demich Jessie J. Mechling Paul E. Schmidt Linda L. Chasko Jessica Cohen Usability of Collaborative “VR Mine Rescue Training” Platform. Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, 2023.

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