Mixed reality system for nondestructive evaluation training

Author(s)

• Tam V. Nguyen, University of DaytonFollow
• Somaraju Kamma, University of Dayton
• Vamsi Adari, University of Dayton
• Tyler Lesthaeghe, University of Dayton Research Institute
• Thomas Boehnlein, University of Dayton Research Institute
• Victoria Kramb, University of Dayton Research Institute

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

9-19-2020

Publication Source

Virtual Reality

Abstract

nondestructive evaluation (NDE) is an analysis technique used to evaluate the properties of a material, component, structure or system without causing damage. In this paper, we introduce a novel mixed reality system for NDE training. In particular, we model and simulate the inspected object and the inspection probe. The operator trainees with the wearable headsets are able to move and zoom the inspected object in a mixed environment, i.e., reality with virtual objects overlaid. In addition, the trainees use their gaze, gesture, and voice to control and interact with the virtual objects within the NDE training session. They can also access the help manual in order to follow the training instruction. The system is successfully operated on HoloLens, the state-of-the-art mixed reality headset. Evaluational results demonstrate that the use of mixed reality training provides significant benefit for the potential technician trainees.

Inclusive pages

709–718

ISBN/ISSN

1359-4338

Publisher

Springer

Volume

25

Issue

3

Keywords

Mixed reality, Nondestructive evaluation, Virtual reality, Simulation

eCommons Citation

Nguyen, Tam V.; Kamma, Somaraju; Adari, Vamsi; Lesthaeghe, Tyler; Boehnlein, Thomas; and Kramb, Victoria, "Mixed reality system for nondestructive evaluation training" (2020). Computer Science Faculty Publications. 217.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/cps_fac_pub/217