Virtual Reality Simulator for Training Miners to Install Rock Bolts Using Jackleg Drill
Abstract
MinerSIM is an augmented reality system with integrated hypermedia that is suitable for training underground miners in the basics of using a jackleg drill to install rock bolts. While statistical evidence shows that rock bolting with such a drill has an inherent level of risk, it is conjectured that this can be mediated with adequate safety training outside of the actual mine environment using a variety of educational media including interactive three-dimensional images, games, animations, and videos to describe the mechanics of rock bolting and its principles. Ultimately, trainees will install rock bolts in an immersive environment mixed with real and virtual images generated via a gaming graphics engine. This paper will discuss considerations, implementation issues, and evaluation methodologies of the MinerSIM system.
Recommended Citation
Nutakor, D., Hilgers, M. G., Hall, R. H., Warmbrodt, J., Apel, D., & Grayson, R. L. (2007). Virtual Reality Simulator for Training Miners to Install Rock Bolts Using Jackleg Drill. Proceedings of the 2007 SME Annual Meeting Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME).
Meeting Name
2007 SME Annual Meeting
Department(s)
Business and Information Technology
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
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© 2007 Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Feb 2007
