AR Training for Automotive Repair Paint Inspection: Development and Evaluation
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.52731/liir.v006.462Keywords:
Automobile repair painting, Metallic paint, AR training application, Paint inspectionAbstract
This study presents the development and evaluation of an augmented reality (AR) training application (app) aimed at improving skills in automotive paint inspection. Although the accurate assessment of paint finish quality is essential in automotive repair, opportunities for conventional training are often limited. To address this gap, we developed a prototype AR app that simulates visual inspection tasks. The prototype AR app was subsequently evaluated by two experts and one novice, with a focus on usability and perceived effectiveness. Although participants experienced minor difficulties with camera handling, they recognized the potential of the app to support skill development. Experts’ feedback emphasized the need for enhanced realism in the representation of paint textures. Overall, preliminary findings indicate that the AR app is a promising supplementary tool that can be used in conventional training methods during automotive-repair paint inspection.
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