Transfer of training from virtual reality

TLDR

The study aimed to compare the effectiveness of real‑world training, virtual‑reality training, and no training on transferring learning to a real‑world task. The experiment compared these three training conditions by assessing performance on the same task performed in real‑world settings. Results showed that virtual‑reality training did not transfer to real‑world performance, performed no better than no training, and that only real‑world training led to significant improvement, indicating the current VR setup is ineffective and requires enhancements. Keywords: virtual reality training, human factors, human‑computer interaction.

Abstract

Abstract This experiment compared the value of real-world training, virtual reality training, and no training in the transfer of learning to the same task performed in real-world conditions. Results provide no evidence of transfer from a virtual reality training environment to a real-world task. There was no significant difference between the virtual reality training group and the group that received no training on the task. The group that received real-world training performed significantly better than both of the other two groups. The results question the utility of virtual training and suggest that in the present configuration, individuals learn performance characteristics specific only to the virtual reality context. Needed improvements to virtual reality for the purpose of enabling the transfer of training are indicated. Keywords: Virtual realityTrainingHuman factorsHuman-computer interaction