The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded Purdue University a Project Grant under the Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program. The $550,000 award, with a performance period from September 15, 2023 to August 31, 2025, aims to develop an immersive virtual reality-based system to improve hands-on skills training for power tool use in manufacturing. The project will leverage haptics and artificial intelligence to replicate physical reality, enabling users to develop muscle memory and reduce the learning curve for operating power tools. The research involves capturing 3D movement patterns of both novice and expert users to provide feedback and enhance training effectiveness through modalities like haptic, visual, and auditory cues. The broader impact includes increased productivity, accessibility, and reduced costs in manufacturing skills training, as well as efforts to engage K-12, women, and minority populations in entrepreneurial education around virtual reality applications. No subawards are planned under this grant.
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