Table
4.
Innovation
domain
constructs,
themes,
and
supporting
evidence
Construct
Theme
Feedback
NIOSH
Actions
Source
Trustworthiness
NIOSH
is
good.
History
of
effective
training
[20,
49]
Evidence-Base
Domain
Effectiveness
Need
to
show
value.
Planned
future
effectiveness
research
Relative Advantage
Logistics
Can
increase
training
repetitions.
Offers
options,
flexibility
to
train
remotely
(e.g.,
COVID,
other
hazards).
Could
save
time
and
we
could
do
other
things.
Planned
future
implementation
research
Cost
Long
term
cost-savings.
Commercial
hardware
Content
There
are
1
million
uses
for
new
people
(e.g.,
basic
mining
principles).
Allows
mine-specific
training.
Including
content
from
all
commodities
Safety
Can
do
[things]
that
would
otherwise
be
dangerous,
enhances
training.
Planned
accident
recreations
Appeal
Good
for
a
new
generation
of
students.
VR
means
less
classroom
time.
Pilot
university
implementation
(e.g.,
student
outreach)
Realism
VR
allows
trainees
to
see
actions
makes
a
difference.
Assessment
VR-MRT
would
be
good
for
assessment
(i.e.,
automatic
scoring).
Planned
adding
automatic
mine
rescue
scoring
Physical
Training
Team
is
not
under
apparatus.
Potential
to
adapt
rebreather
to
fit
with
HMD
Face
to
Face Interactions
Missing
team
unity,
interaction,
and
camaraderie
when
not
together.
MERDs
better
for
BO
to
CC
for
training
communication.
Planned
future
implementation
research
Equipment Availability
Class
size
might
be
an
issue.
Planned
future
implementation
research
Simulator
Sickness
Sim
sickness
might
be
a
concern
(e.g.,
thought
I
would
get
motion
sick,
but
didn’t).
Modality
proven
[1]
Adaptability
Content
Good
for
simulated
inspections
and
different
mining
methods
(e.g.,
longwall). VR-MRT
can
create
site-specific
training
(e.g.,
custom
assets,
environments).
Would
want
long
(e.g.,
fatigue,
stress)
and
short
scenarios
(e.g.,
small
segments).
VR
is
limited
with
what
you
can
program
every
operation
is
different.
Added
ability
import
custom
content
Including
content
from
all
commodities
Including
surface
content
Developed
Scenario
Editor
Delivery
Mechanism
Different
modalities
(e.g.,
desktop,
cast
to
screen
rather
than
HMD).
Different
set-up
spaces
(e.g.,
size,
conditions).
Add
multiple
entry
searches
(i.e.,
2
×
2
exploration).
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4.
Innovation
domain
constructs,
themes,
and
supporting
evidence
Construct
Theme
Feedback
NIOSH
Actions
Source
Trustworthiness
NIOSH
is
good.
History
of
effective
training
[20,
49]
Evidence-Base
Domain
Effectiveness
Need
to
show
value.
Planned
future
effectiveness
research
Relative Advantage
Logistics
Can
increase
training
repetitions.
Offers
options,
flexibility
to
train
remotely
(e.g.,
COVID,
other
hazards).
Could
save
time
and
we
could
do
other
things.
Planned
future
implementation
research
Cost
Long
term
cost-savings.
Commercial
hardware
Content
There
are
1
million
uses
for
new
people
(e.g.,
basic
mining
principles).
Allows
mine-specific
training.
Including
content
from
all
commodities
Safety
Can
do
[things]
that
would
otherwise
be
dangerous,
enhances
training.
Planned
accident
recreations
Appeal
Good
for
a
new
generation
of
students.
VR
means
less
classroom
time.
Pilot
university
implementation
(e.g.,
student
outreach)
Realism
VR
allows
trainees
to
see
actions
makes
a
difference.
Assessment
VR-MRT
would
be
good
for
assessment
(i.e.,
automatic
scoring).
Planned
adding
automatic
mine
rescue
scoring
Physical
Training
Team
is
not
under
apparatus.
Potential
to
adapt
rebreather
to
fit
with
HMD
Face
to
Face Interactions
Missing
team
unity,
interaction,
and
camaraderie
when
not
together.
MERDs
better
for
BO
to
CC
for
training
communication.
Planned
future
implementation
research
Equipment Availability
Class
size
might
be
an
issue.
Planned
future
implementation
research
Simulator
Sickness
Sim
sickness
might
be
a
concern
(e.g.,
thought
I
would
get
motion
sick,
but
didn’t).
Modality
proven
[1]
Adaptability
Content
Good
for
simulated
inspections
and
different
mining
methods
(e.g.,
longwall). VR-MRT
can
create
site-specific
training
(e.g.,
custom
assets,
environments).
Would
want
long
(e.g.,
fatigue,
stress)
and
short
scenarios
(e.g.,
small
segments).
VR
is
limited
with
what
you
can
program
every
operation
is
different.
Added
ability
import
custom
content
Including
content
from
all
commodities
Including
surface
content
Developed
Scenario
Editor
Delivery
Mechanism
Different
modalities
(e.g.,
desktop,
cast
to
screen
rather
than
HMD).
Different
set-up
spaces
(e.g.,
size,
conditions).
Add
multiple
entry
searches
(i.e.,
2
×
2
exploration).
Updated
Spectator
Module
Developed
Scenario
Editor
(continues)
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