Virtual reality-based lathe operation training based on brain activity assessment using functional near-infrared spectroscopy

Abstract

This paper proposes a new virtual reality-based lathe operation training and human resource development. In our proposed system, the education content is displayed in the immersive virtual environment with haptic information, whereby a trainee may experience work in the virtual site operation. The brain functional activities of the worker under virtual and real skills training are measured using near-infrared spectroscopy, and the characteristics of these activities are analyzed in detail. © 2011 Springer-Verlag London Limited.