A Virtual Reality-Based Platform for Human–Robot Collaboration Training
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https://doi.org/10.17979/ja-cea.2026.47.13847Keywords:
Virtual reality, Education, Industry 4.0, Collaborative robotAbstract
The adoption of cobots in Industry 4.0 requires training strategies accessible to users with no prior knowledge of robotics or programming. This work presents X-HRC, a virtual reality platform developed within the MASTER-XR project and integrated into VIROO, which guides users through a collaborative robotic cell, introducing them to key tasks such as defining safety zones, programming a cobot through hand-guiding, sequencing tasks using functional blocks, and acting as an operator during task execution. The platform was developed in two phases: scenario modelling and validation in Visual Components, followed by the implementation of the immersive experience in VIROO. The platform incorporates visual aids, narration, difficulty levels, and a user and metrics management panel. A preliminary usability evaluation with secondary school female students with no previous experience showed a predominantly positive perception of the platform’s realism and ease of use, supporting its potential as a tool for outreach and introductory training in human–cobot collaboration.
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Copyright (c) 2026 Antonio Jesús Reina Terol , José María Herrera López , Isabel García Morales, Álvaro Galán Cuenca, Beatriz Zambrano Serrano, José García , Alfonso García Cerezo, Víctor F. Muñoz Martínez
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