Skill-XR: An Affordable and Scalable X-Reality (XR) Platform for Skills Training and Analytics in Manufacturing Workforce Education
The Skill-XR project aims to transform workforce training by providing accessible XR solutions for manufacturing and education. By eliminating the need for expensive software development, it democratizes access to augmented, virtual, and mixed reality applications. With a focus on personalized training tools and hardware, the project promises broad societal benefits, including job growth and economic sustainability. Through a collaborative framework, SkillXR plans to impact millions within a decade, extending its reach beyond manufacturing to various industries.
Duration:
9/1/2020 - 8/31/2022
Additional Non-UMD Investigator(s):
Karthik Ramani, Kylie Peppler, Alexander Quinn, Thomas Redick
Project Website:
https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2033615&_ga=2.243731269.112890228.1603719934-1925066561.1603719934
Total Award Amount:
$5,000,000.00