Objective: Simulation training in medical settings is a cornerstone in medical education to practice technical and non-technical skills. The objective of this study was to evaluate user experiences and initial reactions to a multiplayer virtual reality (VR) simulation designed for anaesthesiologists. Methods: …

Increasing digitalization and automation in the maritime sector places great emphasis on the technical skills of crew. However, non technical skills (NTS) including teamwork, leadership and communication are equally crucial. Resource Management Training courses can be expanded with Resilience Engineering …

Three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction has become a fundamental technology in applications ranging from cultural heritage preservation and robotics to forensics and virtual reality. As these applications grow in complexity and realism, the quality of the reconstructed models becomes increasingly critical. …

This paper investigates how visual cues—also known as nudges—can be systematically evaluated for their effectiveness in influencing player navigation within virtual reality (VR) environments. The research aims to establish a structured approach for testing and comparing visual nudges by observing player …

The document is about the development of a VR experience in Unreal Engine 5, focused on the sense of scale. The research covers interior design for an environment, developing digital fashion assets along with a custom sculpted metahuman character. All of that wrapping up into a storyline to be experience …

How do you train creativity, empathy and collaboration in a virtual world? In this talk I will take you through Connected Creativity in VR – an educational project in which students meet each other as avatars in VRChat and learn beyond the screen. You will discover how artistic assignments, playful interaction …

The skillsets of production workers are crucial for the effective adoption of smart technologies which are largely shaped by work design. However, current literature lacks comprehensive insights into the skills and work designs of production workers, hindering the adoption of Industry 5.0. Grounded in …

Medisch Spectrum Twente, a general hospital in Enschede, aimed to increase their innovative appearances to the public. One of the hospital’s solutions was through the development of an interactive installation, capable of showing users the hospital’s current and future innovative developments. The purpose …

Stress en prestatiedruk vormen een groeiende zorg onder studenten. In dit afstudeeronderzoek is onderzocht of Virtual Reality-paardencoaching een vergelijkbaar effect heeft op de fysiologische en psychologische stressbeleving als fysieke paardencoaching. Metingen bestonden uit hartslagvariabiliteit (RMSSD), …

Er zijn opvallende overeenkomsten in mensgerichte domeinen zoals zorg en onderwijs als we kijken naar de manier waarop over ICT wordt gesproken. ICT wordt in deze domeinen vaak als beperkend of niet toereikend ervaren om de beoogde doelstellingen te bereiken, laat staan dat de betrokken informatiesystemen …