Document Type
Conference Paper
Publication Date
2022
Pages
11 pp.
Conference Name
2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, June 26-29, 2022, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Abstract
The shortage of welders is well documented and projected to become more severe for various industries such as shipbuilding in coming years. It is mainly because welding training is a critical and often costly endeavor. This study examines the training potential using augmented reality technology as a critical part of welder training for mechanical engineering technology students. This study assessed the performance of two groups of MET students trained with two different methods. One group received training with the traditional method in three sessions. The second group acquired training initially with an augmented reality welding system for three sessions. Then, they were exposed to actual welding training. The results demonstrated that students trained using augmented reality had training outcomes that surpassed those of traditionally trained students. Lastly, the material cost impact of the augmented reality group was significantly less than that of the group with traditional welding training.
Original Publication Citation
Akundi, A., Elizabeth, H., & Torabizadeh, M. (2022). Augmented reality integrated welder training for mechanical engineering technology. Paper presented at 2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Minneapolis, Minnesota. https://peer.asee.org/41867
Repository Citation
Akundi, Aditya; Eisazadeh, Hamid; and Torabizadeh, Mona, "Augmented Reality Integrated Welder Training for Mechanical Engineering Technology" (2022). Engineering Technology Faculty Publications. 163.
https://digitalcommons.odu.edu/engtech_fac_pubs/163
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Engineering Education Commons, Graphics and Human Computer Interfaces Commons, Metallurgy Commons
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