L2M – Digital Twin-Based VR Training for Fire Hazard Recognition in Construction

Fires on construction sites can cause serious injuries, deaths, and property loss. One of the best ways to prevent fires is by helping workers recognize fire hazards early, but current safety training is often limited and not very effective. We are developing a virtual reality (VR) training tool that can help construction workers and young professionals learn to spot fire hazards more engagingly. Unlike traditional safety training that relies on slides or videos, our tool creates interactive VR scenes using real images and videos from actual sites, which are updated as the site changes. We also use eye-tracking built into VR headsets to monitor where trainees look and provide personalized feedback. This makes learning more effective and memorable. Our tool is especially useful for small and mid-sized construction companies that often lack access to advanced safety training resources. By supporting this project, Edmonton Unlimited can help grow local safety innovation and support tech-based solutions for the construction industry.

Faculty Supervisor:

Vicente Gonzalez-Moret

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Partner:

Edmonton Unlimited

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services; Public administration

University:

University of Alberta

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