Assessing the benefits of virtual reality training for manual assembly

The aim of this study is to assess, through experimentation, the effectiveness of Virtual Reality training when compared to a traditional written instructions in a manufacturing assembly process. The effectiveness was evaluated in terms of perceived workload and task performance, with participants asked to self-report on the experience during both the written and VR training. Findings indicate that VR training reduced the user’s workload perception and errors made during the task, however there was no significant impact on time taken to complete the task.