Human factors evaluation in VR-based shunting training

Abstract Shunting of trains is a task that requires meticulous adherence to all steps guarantee safety for everyone involved during and after the procedure. These are currently taught using classical teaching materials, such as printouts, videos training by experienced supervisors. However, due limited availability locomotives, hours manpower, shunting operation becomes challenging in real life. In this paper, we implemented lifelike, collaborative virtual environment including novel human factors evaluation system fatigue stress monitoring. An experiment with 12 subjects 3 trainers has been designed carried out validate usage VR-based training. Positive feedback toward was obtained from trainers.