Development of an AR Training Construction System Using Embedded Information in a Real Environment

Yuki Harazono, Taichi Tamura, Yusuke Omoto, Hirotake Ishii, Hiroshi Shimoda, Yoshiaki Tanaka, Yoshiyuki Takahashi

Abstract: In recent years, emergency drills have been held in important facilities such as nuclear facilities. The problem with these drills is that the number of emergency scenarios is limited. In this study, we have developed an augmented reality training system that allows users to easily create scenarios by simply assembling and placing blocks representing the components of the scenario in the real-world environment. The system is capable of simulating various scenarios, involving the interaction between the trainee and the real-world environment. A subjective experiment was conducted at a nuclear facility to evaluate the usability of the system and the flexibility about scenario creation. The results showed that the users can construct an AR training environment easily in a shorter time than the conventional text-based programming.