Graduation Semester and Year
2023
Language
English
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Industrial Engineering
Department
Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering
First Advisor
Shuchisnigdha Deb
Abstract
This study presents the design and development of a virtual reality (VR) training platform for manufacturing fiber-reinforced composites, a sophisticated and high-demand material in various industries. Due to the high costs and safety concerns associated with compression molding machines - essential equipment for this manufacturing process, the VR platform offers a promising alternative for training to educational institutions and manufacturing industries. The platform provides an immersive, interactive training and cost-efficient learning environment, allowing users to gain practical experience without the risks and expenses of physical training. The VR training module was developed using the Unity game engine and deployed on the HTC Vive Pro headset. An experimental study compared the performance of participants who received prior VR training with those who did not. The findings from this research have the potential to significantly impact the accessibility and effectiveness of training in composite manufacturing. Educational institutions and manufacturing industries can utilize the VR training platform to provide a safer and more cost-effective training environment for manufacturing fiber-reinforced composites.
Keywords
Virtual Reality, Compression Molding, VR Training, Fiber-reinforced Composites, Education, VR Development, Manufacturing Training
Disciplines
Engineering | Operations Research, Systems Engineering and Industrial Engineering
License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Share Alike 4.0 International License.
Recommended Citation
Rahman, Taufiq, "Design and Development of a Virtual Reality Training Platform for Fiber-reinforced Composite Manufacturing" (2023). Industrial, Manufacturing, and Systems Theses. 14.
https://mavmatrix.uta.edu/industrialmanusys_theses/14
Comments
Degree granted by The University of Texas at Arlington