Onososen, A; Musonda, I; Molusiwa, R and Dzuwa, C (2023) Addressing collaborative challenges in human-robot teams through the development of an immersive virtual environment. In: Tutesigensi, A and Neilson, C J (eds.) Proceedings of 39th Annual ARCOM Conference, 4-6 September 2023, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK.
Abstract
Technological innovations in construction, like robots, pose a challenge in collaborating effectively with humans. An immersive virtual environment (IVE) addresses this by simulating human-robot interactions safely. This study developed an IVE that accurately represents the real-world setting for human-robot teams. It integrates essential elements like equipment, tools, and objects for construction tasks. The virtual environment depicts real-time interaction between human operators and virtual robots as typical of construction environments and scenarios. It effectively enhances construction workers' and operators' interaction and collaboration with robots, familiarising them with capabilities, limitations, and behaviour. Moreover, it facilitates testing and evaluating different human-robot interaction methods, interfaces, and control approaches to precede implementation on construction sites. Overall, the IVE provides a controlled and safe platform for training, allowing operators to become proficient in working with construction robots while optimising their performance and safety in real-world construction settings.
| Item Type: | Conference Paper (Paper) |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | collaboration; human-robot teams; virtual reality |
| Index terms: | immersive virtual environment, collaboration, implementation, testing, virtual environment, construction site, technological innovation, construction worker, platform, interaction, virtual reality |
| Subjects: | work location, innovation and technology management, practitioner, professional practice, behavioral psychology, management, contractual arrangements, virtual reality, digital design |
| Topics: | Procurement, Roles and Professions, Engineering Principles, Digital Applications, Organizational Design, Research Practice, Site Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 2 PC |
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