Virtual reality in training: an experimental study with firefighters
Abstract Training with Virtual Reality (VR) can bring several benefits, such as the reduction
of costs and risks. We present an experimental study that aims to evaluate the effectiveness …
of costs and risks. We present an experimental study that aims to evaluate the effectiveness …
The evaluation of virtual reality fire extinguisher training
The aim of this research was to explore trainees' perceptions and evaluation of Virtual
Reality fire extinguisher training. Virtual Reality technology is being adopted by many …
Reality fire extinguisher training. Virtual Reality technology is being adopted by many …
Human factors research in immersive virtual reality firefighter training: A systematic review
Immersive virtual reality (VR) shows a lot of potential for the training of professionals in the
emergency response domain. Firefighters occupy a unique position among emergency …
emergency response domain. Firefighters occupy a unique position among emergency …
Virtual reality for fire safety training: Influence of immersion and sense of presence on conceptual and procedural acquisition
S Morélot, A Garrigou, J Dedieu, B N'Kaoua - Computers & Education, 2021 - Elsevier
A fire can have serious economic and human consequences. However, in many cases,
rapid intervention and appropriate behavior can significantly reduce this threat. For this it is …
rapid intervention and appropriate behavior can significantly reduce this threat. For this it is …
[PDF][PDF] Emergency fire incident training in a virtual world
J Dugdale, B Pavard, N Pallamin, M el Jed… - Proceedings …, 2004 - idl.iscram.org
The effectiveness of 'close to reality'training simulations is due to the fact that they provide a
sense of immersion and allow several participants to interact naturally. However, they are …
sense of immersion and allow several participants to interact naturally. However, they are …
[PDF][PDF] Virtual reality as a communication tool for fire safety-Experiences from the VirPa project.
D Oliva, B Somerkoski, K Tarkkanen, A Lehto… - GamiFIN, 2019 - researchgate.net
This paper presents a serious game on fire safety that utilises virtual reality (VR) technology.
The game represents an office being engulfed in smoke while the player's task is to escape …
The game represents an office being engulfed in smoke while the player's task is to escape …
Cost–benefit analysis of virtual reality-based training for emergency rescue workers: a socio-technical systems approach
Virtual reality (VR) is widely recognised as a promising technology for training emergency
first responders and other safety–critical workers. It is uniquely able to immerse trainees in …
first responders and other safety–critical workers. It is uniquely able to immerse trainees in …
Safety training using virtual reality: A comparative approach
Virtual Reality is widely regarded as an extremely promising solution for industrial training
purposes, as it allows to perform simulated hands-on activities in a controlled and safe …
purposes, as it allows to perform simulated hands-on activities in a controlled and safe …
The use of virtual reality alone does not promote training performance (but sense of presence does)
S Grassini, K Laumann… - Frontiers in …, 2020 - frontiersin.org
Virtual reality (VR) offers novel ways to develop skills and learning. This technology can be
used to enhance the way we educate and train professionals by possibly being more …
used to enhance the way we educate and train professionals by possibly being more …
Prototyping and validating a non-immersive virtual reality serious game for healthcare fire safety training
A Rahouti, R Lovreglio, S Datoussaïd, T Descamps - Fire technology, 2021 - Springer
In a healthcare context, the success of a fire safety procedure in a real-life emergency mainly
depends on staff decisions and actions. One of the factors influencing staff decision-making …
depends on staff decisions and actions. One of the factors influencing staff decision-making …