Taufiq Rahman

ORCID Identifier(s)

0000-0003-2808-5504

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

Comments

Degree granted by The University of Texas at Arlington

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