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Immersive Virtual Simulations for Enhanced Soldier Training

Explore the concept and applications of immersive virtual simulations in soldier training, stress management, and IBTS techniques. Discover the impact of immersive technologies on soldier performance and stress coping strategies.

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Immersive Virtual Simulations for Enhanced Soldier Training

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  1. Soldier Systems Technology RoadmapHuman and Systems Integration Workshop Virtual Simulations for Soldiers: Concepts and Applications Dr. François Bernier Defence Scientist Defence R&D Canada September 21-22, 2010 Château Cartier Gatineau, Que.

  2. OUTLINE • Virtual simulation and immersion • Laboratories in DRDC Valcartier • Stressful virtual environment • Medics and IBTS training • Conclusion

  3. (Immersive) Virtual Simulations • Definition: real people using simulated equipment in a (immersive) simulated world/virtual environment • The technological landscape is diversified CAVE Large screen Desktop Static HMD Mobile HMD (FITE)

  4. What does Immersive Mean ? Level 0: outside Level 1: inside Video Level 2: inside + perspective Level 3: inside + perspective + stereo

  5. Virtual Immersion Laboratory (VIL) Virtual Immersive Laboratory • Flexible multi-screen visualization infrastructure for exploitation and integration of virtual reality and simulation technologies; • Immersive, collaborative, interactive visualization approach in support of complexity-characterized applications; • Realistic environment for training and experimentation.

  6. Gaming and Emerging Technology Laboratory (GET) Virtual Immersive Laboratory • Exploration of video games and emerging technologies (D&S) • Gaming genres & mechanics; • Visualization & interaction techniques; • Software development tools; • Emerging display & interaction technologies.

  7. Stressful Virtual Environment (SVE) • SVEs are required in many applications • Stress management training is one example •  Reduce negative reactions to stress •  Improve operational effectiveness •  Potentially protect against psychological injuries • Stress coping techniques must be practiced  SVE Coping Strategies Stressors Physiological Arousal Virtual Environment Biofeedback Electrocardiogram Electrodermal activity

  8. How to Create a SVE (1/2) ? • Use stressors found in theatre Combat-related stressors experienced in Afghanistan (CF) *Raw data from CF Land Personnel Concept and Policies Office

  9. How to Create a SVE (2/2) ? Tangible Intangible

  10. Approach 1: Graphic Quality Unreal Tournament 2004 Unreal Tournament 3 (2007) Arma 2 (2009) Virtual Battlespace 2 (2007) Far Cry 2 (2009)

  11. Approach 2: Immersion and VG • What level of immersion is sufficient? • Does the type of video game matter? • We exposed 56 soldiers to various virtual environments(2 video games x 3 immersive technologies) Immersion & Price 22” 3D LCD 73” 3D TV CAVE • Result: All virtual environments are “equally” stressful

  12. Approach 3: Suffering Avatar • Could we elicit stress with a virtual character of a known person (avatar) experiencing pain ? • 42 civilians has been exposed (in a 6-side CAVE-Like system) to familiar and unfamiliar avatars 6-side CAVE-Like (UQO) • Suffering Yes • Known  Not yet

  13. Training: Medic in a Combat Context • An immersive virtual simulation (CAVE) could provide a realistic operational context for combat medic training

  14. Training: IBTS • Benefits of immersion for training IBTS(in support of a Applied Military Science Project - Kingston) • Detachment level training : 1 CAVE + 4 Desktops • Mission: IED identification & vehicle checkpoint

  15. Training: IBTS • Fully immersive simulator tends to achieve training objectives slightly better than the desktop immersive simulator • Minor technological deficiencies identified • Integration of cognitive, physical and affective aspects(e.g.: crouching when shot) • Familiarization faster than with desktop • Less a game than a real training environment • Tiring but motivating • Able to cause information overload

  16. Conclusion • Summary • Immersive virtual environments can provide a realistic, interactive and engaging synthetic battlefield to the soldier • There is not universal/common technology for all applications • We now better understand how to create SVE • Challenges • Lack of integration with the current CF training environment • Many benefits of immersive virtual environments remain to be identified • The cost is still an issue

  17. Questions? Dr. François Bernier – Defence Scientist Defence R&D Canada - Valcartier (418) 844-4000 (4346) Francois.bernier@drdc-rddc.gc.ca

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