Work-in-Progress—Exploring the Effectiveness of Multi-User Basic Workflow Assessment Training in Web XR

Abstract

This paper introduces a Web XR system for immersive multi-user basic workflow assessment training in the industrial sector. As society ages and remote work becomes more prevalent, the need for virtual training solutions in education and the workforce has become increasingly important. The proposed system uses off-the-shelf headsets and advanced Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) design principles to provide an immersive remote online training solution. To evaluate the effectiveness of the system, experiments were conducted with voluntary engineers (n=9) using a custom questionnaire. The results of the experiments showed that the system was well-received, with good acceptance scores on a 4-point Likert Scale (M=3.3, scale range=1-4). The open comments also provided useful feedback on important HCI elements that could enhance the effectiveness of multi-user virtual training with Web XR in future iterations of the system. This work-in-progress paper contributes to the development of effective virtual training solutions that can address the challenges faced by the industrial sector in the age of remote work and social distancing.