Keywords

Virtual Reality, Embedded Training

Abstract

The dismounted infantry system is a man wearable system with intelligent tutoring tool used to assess training. The tasks used to assess training for the intelligent tutoring were: (1) move as a member of a fireteam, (2) enter and clear a room, and (3) report battlefield information. The soldier wearing the simulation system acts as a member of a fireteam to conduct a virtual mission. The soldier's teammates are computer generated entities to conduct the mission. Soldiers were surveyed on the tasks assessed as well as the features of the system. Soldiers were also surveyed on tasks they felt needed to be added to the tutoring functions of the system. The intelligent tutor system and training in virtual reality was generally accepted by the participants. The general consensus was the technology needed additional refinement to provide a better training environment. Most felt that working with Semi-Automated Forces (SAF) entities made the scenario more difficult to execute. The parameters established for successful completion of the movement and reporting tasks were too strict and hindered the experience for the participant. Locomotion is another aspect that deserves further research. Moving the locomotion controls to the feet would free the soldier from having to accomplish multiple tasks with only two hands. Future research should concentrate on locomotion methods and controls, as well as only using human participants for all unit members.

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Graduation Date

2006

Semester

Spring

Advisor

Kincaid, J. Peter

Degree

Master of Science (M.S.)

College

College of Arts and Sciences

Degree Program

Modeling and Simulation

Format

application/pdf

Identifier

CFE0000986

URL

http://purl.fcla.edu/fcla/etd/CFE0000986

Language

English

Length of Campus-only Access

None

Access Status

Masters Thesis (Open Access)

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