Virtual Reality-Based Training: Case Study in Mechatronics
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Virtual Reality‑Based Training: Case Study in Mechatronics Dorota Kamińska1 · Grzegorz Zwoliński1 · Sławomir Wiak1 · Lidija Petkovska2 · Goga Cvetkovski2 · Paolo Di Barba3 · Maria Evelina Mognaschi3 · Rain Eric Haamer4 · Gholamreza Anbarjafari4,5
© The Author(s) 2020
Abstract This paper introduces, explains and illustrates real-life application of virtual training tool for electrical engineering education. The tool gives users the opportunity to interact with and manipulate 3D models of authentic devices. The users have a possibility to compare structural differences between devices, assemble and disassemble the machines and test them under extreme conditions, all of which would not be possible while working with a real device. The 3D devices are fully operational allowing the users to interact with them on every level, including analysis of impact of supply conditions i.e. modify voltage and frequency of a particular motor and monitor changes in performance while still operating. The main goal of this research was to evaluate effectiveness and educational values of the proposed tool. Early studies and feedback from educators and students prove this tool to be a great assistance to process of education, facilitating knowledge acquisition and providing an innovative way to put theory into practice. Keywords Virtual reality · Education · Human–computer interface · Teaching/learning Strategies
1 Introduction Difficulties of students of science-related subjects often stem from the abstractness and complexity of learned concepts and the fact that those concepts process are not easily applied in practice. Lack of understanding of fundamentals stifles their potential growth and development and exploration of more complicated issues. Specialized equipment * Dorota Kamińska [email protected] 1
Institute of Mechatronics and Information Systems, Lodz University of Technology, Łódź, Poland
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Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technologies, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, Skopje, Macedonia
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Department of Electrical, Computer and Biomedical Engineering, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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Tartu Ulikool, Tartu, Estonia
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Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Hasan Kalyoncu University, Gaziantep, Turkey
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used for practical exercises is expensive, thus students are under close scrutiny when conducting any activity using the devices. They are not allowed to experiment with the device itself, experience emergency states or the effects of misconfiguration, as it may lead to equipment damage and is often against every health and safety regulation implemented in the facility. Such conditions of work also prevent them from working on their own, practicing and catching up outside the laboratory schedule. There are some ways to mitigate this problem and very often they are connected with utilizing technologies such as online courses, blended learning, different computer based platforms and other solutions that allow the students to re
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