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XRTG @ HFES Annual Meetings

Join Us in Phoenix, AZ,

September 9 - 13, 2024

The 68th International Annual Meeting - ASPIRE - Convenes

September 9 - 13, 2024 at the Arizona Biltmore Resort in Phoenix, AZ.  Make plans to join us for outstanding education, networking opportunities, and more!

Gain new knowledge and network with colleagues at the 68th International Annual Meeting - ASPIRE - convening September 9 – 13, at the Arizona Biltmore Resort. The meeting is planned to attract nearly 2,000 attendees from academia, government, and industry and will feature more than 600 technical presentations including curated special sessions.  A variety of special sessions, from workshops to keynotes to panels provides the opportunity to learn from thought leaders in the field of human factors and ergonomics and the industries we shape. The meeting is a friendly gathering with a variety of networking opportunities including receptions and other social activities for students and early career professionals.  ARPIRE will also feature a Job Fair, a one-stop hub for your next career move, and an exhibition component. Partake in focused workshops, technical tours at local facilities, and more. Other features include an embedded Practitioner Day with a strong emphasis on sharing hands-on and applied project findings, mentorship activities, UX Day–a day devoted to topics in user experience, a Women's Affinity Group luncheon, poster sessions (including Posters with Fellows), and much more.

XRTG Schedule at a Glance

Tuesday, Sep 10th

9:45 AM to 10:45 AM
FLW Salon J

XR1: Cueing Considerations for Extended Reality Environments

This session discusses the design of extended reality (XR) programs to include cueing, lighting, and warnings while enhancing performance and behaviors in the virtual environment.

Session Chairs:

Presentations:

  1. Investigating the Impacts of Different Warning Modalities on Individual’s Risk Perception and Response Behaviors Through a Virtual Reality (VR) Experiment

  2. 2D and 3D Augmented Reality Attention Cueing Comparisons in 3D Target Search

  3. Astronaut Performance in Extra-Vehicular Activities Through Augmented Reality: A Study on Lighting Conditions and Cognitive Workload

3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
FLW Salon H

​T2 with XR: Extended Reality for Training and Learning

This series of lectures examine the use of extended reality to enhance training and learning.

Session Chairs:

Presentations:

  1. Multimodal Feedback to Improve Performance of Order Picker Truck Drivers Using a Virtual Reality Simulator.

  2. The Design and Evaluation of an AR-based Adaptive Triage Training for Emergency Responders.

  3. Unveiling Virtual Reality Overheads and their Potential Impact on Flightcrew Training.

1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
FLW Salon J

​XR2: Ergonomics and Workload in Augmented Reality

A benefit of augmented reality (AR) is the addition of virtual information on the real world - literally augmenting your environment. However, the these technologies can lead to fatigue and excess workload if the design and development does not include careful attention to ergonomic principles. Join to discussion around enhancing user performance in different environments with AR.

Session Chairs:

Presentations:

  1. Utilizing Motion Capture to Quantify Physical Workload in Augmented Reality Learning Environments

  2. Ergonomic Augmented Reality Glasses Development for Workload Detection with Biofeedback Data and Machine Learning

  3. ​Understanding the Influence of Fatigue on Full Arm Gestures in Augmented Reality Environments

4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
FLW Salon J

​XR3: Virtual Reality and the Individual: Designing Better Virtual Environments

We all know people are different, but how does that impact our experience in virtual reality (VR)? Join us to explore designing VR environments from a very human-centered perspective.

Session Chairs:

Presentations:

  1. Smelling What You See in Virtual Reality: Impacts on Mood, Memory, and Anxiety.

  2. Sex and Age Differences in Virtual Reality (VR) Sickness Susceptibility in Forklift Driving Simulation.

  3. Negative Emotions Post-Virtual Reality Usage: A Preliminary Exploratory Study Using Online Forums.

Wednesday, Sep 11th

Thursday, Sep 12th

9:45 AM to 10:45 AM
FLW Salon A

XR5: Enhancing Learning in Extended Reality

Extended reality (XR) environments allow the learning process to expand beyond the traditional classroom. In this session, we discuss different considerations to positively enhance learning and performance in XR learning environments.

Session Chairs:

Presentations:

  1. Effects of Self-Learning and Exploration for XR-based Interactions

  2. Downloading Creativity Mods: Improving Our Problem-Solving Skill Transfer

1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
FLW Salon A

XR6: Heightening the Virtual Reality Experience With Movement and Cueing

Realistic movements and interactions in virtual reality (VR) can the overall user experience while offering additional cueing not available in the real word. This session discusses the use cuing and movement in VR to improve performance as well as situational awareness in different activities.

Session Chairs:

Presentations:

  1. Embodiment of Virtual Body and Extremities With Movement Control in Reaching Tasks Using Virtual Reality.

  2. Study of Graphic Armatures, Multimodal Cues and Numeric Measures in Virtual Reality on Learners’ Performance and Workload.

  3. Vibrotactile Displays to Support Hazard Awareness in Excavation Operations.

Friday, Sep 13th

8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
FLW Salon I

XR8: The Eyes Have It: Visual Considerations in Extended Reality

The visual requirements of extended reality (XR) differ based on technology as well as task goal. In this session, we explore visual cuing, challenges, and considerations.

Session Chairs:

Presentations:

  1. Time Pressure Detection in a Visual Search Task Using Eye Tracking Metrics: A Virtual Reality Study

  2. Improving Task Performance in Robotic Teleoperation Using 3D Visual Cues

  3. Using Eye-Tracking to Evaluate Novel Augmented Reality Applications for Maritime Operations

8:30 AM to 10:45 AM
Flagstaff

Human Factors Extended Reality Showcase

This alternative format session will provide students, researchers, faculty, and practitioners with a forum to showcase how they are using state-of-the-art Extended reality (XR) applications to address critical human factors questions in academia, defense, and industry. This is an interactive session. It’s much like an interactive poster session but with XR applications. The session will begin with each presenter briefly introducing (<2 mins) their application. Once this lightning round of introductions is finished, audience members will be free to move around the room and interact with all the demonstrations. Last year’s XR Showcase included demonstrations from academia, industry, and government and attracted +100 attendees. This year’s demonstrations include XR applications for STEM education, medical training, forensics, homeland security, and military training. The goal is to allow attendees to be immersed in the technologies presented in the showcase and learn how human factors professionals use XR to support human factors-oriented research.

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