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Collaborative problem-solving in mixed reality manufacturing environments
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Extended Reality (XR) technology has shown promise in enhancing manufacturing training by providing realistic simulations in safe and controlled environments. Although many XR tools focus on single-user experiences to build individual skills, collaborative training plays a role in promoting teamwork and reinforcing production outcomes. Multi-user XR systems facilitate training on collaborative tasks and support the development of teamwork and communication skills. This study explores the use of a multi-user Mixed Reality (MR) training module in manufacturing education. The proposed MR module supports a multi-user experience, allowing trainees to work collaboratively in a shared virtual environment. The goal of this research is to assess how collaboration in MR-based training affects learning, particularly regarding how quickly tasks are completed and how effectively problems are solved. The study included 103 participants who experienced the collaborative MR module to design and assemble a hydraulic bike. The shared MR setup connected multiple HoloLens 2 headsets, allowing users to interact in the same virtual workspace and complete assigned tasks. To evaluate teamwork and problem-solving abilities, a survey focusing on team dynamics and collaboration was utilized. Participants' experiences were also assessed using the System Usability Scale (SUS) and the Simulation Task Load Index (SIM-TLX) to understand the system usability and the mental and physical effort required during the training activity. (c) 2025 Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME). Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights are reserved, including those for text and data mining, AI training, and similar technologies.
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Mixed reality
Collaborative problem-solving
Cognitive workload
Manufacturing assembly
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