We propose mental fatigue measurement using a wearable eye detection system. The system is capable of acquiring movement of the pupil and blinking from the light reflected from the eye. The reflection is detected by dye-sensitized photovoltaic cells. Since these cells are patterned onto the eyeglass and do not require external input power, the system is notable for its lightweight and low power...

Driving simulators are becoming a common research tool for investigating driver behavior in safe, controlled environments. Wide ranges of simulator configurations are available for research—this wide range, as well as and the complexity of the virtual worlds being driven, has not been studied for specific effects on driver response. This study examined driver behaviors in virtual scenarios with...

This research examined the training effectiveness of utilizing a virtual world simulation within an operationally relevant task domain and environment. Virtual world simulation-based training is becoming more common for military training due to recent simulation technological advancements. However, there remains a paucity of research examining this class of simulation's training effectiveness. ...

BACKGROUND: Fatigue and workload experienced by aircraft de-icing personnel have been largely neglected in occupational health and safety research. OBJECTIVE: To provide an initial assessment of fatigue and workload among de-icing ground crews. METHODS: Company records were used to reveal possible relationships between different variables (age, seniority, truck type, and work shift). A group of...

OBJECTIVE To assess the effect of vision in three dimensions (3D) versus two dimensions (2D) on mental workload and laparoscopic performance during simulation-based training. MATERIALS AND METHODS A prospective, randomized crossover study on inexperienced students in operative laparoscopy was conducted. Forty-six candidates executed five standardized exercises on a pelvitrainer with both visi...

Endoscopic surgery − a procedure wherein a target organ is displayed on a monitor and physicians use graspers to manipulate the tissue − has benefits for patients in terms of reduced blood loss, infection, and pain. However, physicians’ informal reports indicate that this type of surgery is challenging to perform. These challenges arise from the need to view the target tissue on a monitor, resu...

Abstract Aim Multidisciplinary team meetings (MDT-Ms) are utilised as a clinical decision-making tool. Currently, these in-person or remote, using screen-sharing of patient health records including findings, numerical data, and imaging (2D/3D). Immersive Virtual Reality (IVR) is an emerging technology allowing multiple care-providers to remotely interact with data in the metaverse. Our aim was ...

INTRODUCTION: The visual scanning techniques used by helicopter pilots are a critical skill to accomplish safe and correct landing. According the human information processing theory, can be analyzed as function of fixation location, number, duration fixations. METHODS: This study assessed these in expert novice during an open sea flight simulation low-workload condition, consisting daylight goo...