The document discusses a project using virtual reality to improve military training. It describes a prototype created using an HTC Vive headset to simulate adjusting the infrared sight on a virtual rifle. An experiment was conducted with 91 trainees, comparing the VR prototype to traditional software training. Results showed the VR group had fewer errors, was less likely to repeat lessons, and self-reported lower rates of issues like motion sickness. While the prototype had limitations like non-interactive rifle controls, observers felt it could improve training effectiveness at live fire ranges. Further development is planned to enhance weapon realism and add new training scenarios.

1. Virtual Reality to improve the
training path of Soldiers
Martin RABIER
Jean-Daniel TAUPIAC
Toulouse, September 28th
#CWIN17

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Table of Contents
 Project context
 Prototype description
 Experimentation process
 Experimentation results
 Conclusion & Perspectives

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Project context

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 Digital learning pole in Bayonne
 EAO FELIN Software development
 3 years
 Military School of Draguignan
 PhD Student joining team : Virtual reality and mixed reality for learning
Project context

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Prototype description

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Prototype description
 Prototype : Aim adjustment procedure of InfraRed sight on FELIN Famas in Virtual Reality
 HTC Vive

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Prototype description
 Prototype : Aim adjustment procedure of InfraRed sight on FELIN Famas in Virtual Reality
 HTC Vive
 Custom support
for controllers

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 Prototype : Aim adjustment procedure of InfraRed sight on FELIN Famas in Virtual Reality
 HTC Vive
 Custom support
for controllers
 Use of front controller
as FAMAS sight remote control
Prototype description

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Prototype description

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Prototype description
 Fast development :
 Use of existing controller support with customization
 Use of existing 3D models
 Use of Unity 3D engine
 Software based on same architecture as existing learning software
 XML to describe actions to do and animations to play
Technical description

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Experimentation process

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Experimentation process
Classroom
Classic
Software
No error
Errors > 0

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Experimentation process
91 learnersClassroom
VR
Prototype
Classic
Software
Briefing
VR Survey
Learning experience survey
Classic
Software
No error
Errors > 0
67 learners24 learners
x1 x1

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Experimentation results

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Experimentation results
 Likert scale :
 Multidimensional lines
Good moving method  no
motion sickness
Low visual fatigue
Good satisfaction score
 Rifle and Remote fidelity
VR System survey
1.97
2.93
2.18
3.17
3.76
0.04
0.80
3.17
2.17
3.28
2.29
3.17
3.50
0.00
0.50
3.33
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
3.50
4.00
Rifle Sights Remote Menu Moves Motion
sickness
Visual fatigue Satisfaction
Learners (23)
Instructors (23)

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Experimentation results
Learning experience analysis
2.71
2.06
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
3.50
4.00
Number of iterations
 Log files
Positive learning process impacts:
less replays
(17)(17)

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73.91%
60.87%
65.22%
52.17%
0.00%
10.00%
20.00%
30.00%
40.00%
50.00%
60.00%
70.00%
80.00%
Procedure errors Correction errors
Experimentation results
 Action logs
 1st time :
 Less procedure errors
 Less correction errors
 Button errors : remote bias
Learning experience analysis
(23)(23)

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Experimentation results
 Action logs
 Replays :
 No more procedure and
correction errors
Learning experience analysis
73.91%
60.87%
17.65%
23.53%
65.22%
52.17%
0.00% 0.00%
0.00%
10.00%
20.00%
30.00%
40.00%
50.00%
60.00%
70.00%
80.00%
Procedure errors Correction errors
(23)(23)

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Experimentation results
 Action logs
 Replays :
 No more procedure and
correction errors
 Observations :
 Other results : Motivation ,
Awareness
 New error types revealed  CAL
software limits
 Instructors : “foresee added value
on the shooting range”
Learning experience analysis
73.91%
60.87%
17.65%
23.53%
65.22%
52.17%
0.00% 0.00%
0.00%
10.00%
20.00%
30.00%
40.00%
50.00%
60.00%
70.00%
80.00%
Procedure errors Correction errors
(23)(23)

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Conclusion & Perspectives

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 Appreciated prototype
 Encouraging results
 Some limitations :
 Rifle support to improve
• Weight
• Toughness
• Buttons
 Impossibility to use sight buttons
Conclusions & Perspectives
 Perspectives : new prototype
 Weapon evolution : HK416
 Sight customization
 HK416 remote control

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Thank You!
Phone: +33 663705248
martin.rabier@capgemini.com
Martin RABIER
Digital Learning Project Manager
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Phone: +33 664663593
jean-Daniel.taupiac@capgemini.com
Jean-Daniel Taupiac
PhD Student
@jdtaupiac
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