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Augmented and Virtual Reality for Improving Safety in Railway Infrastructure Monitoring and Maintenance.

Marina Ricci¹, Nicola Mosca¹, Maria Di Summa¹

¹Institute of Intelligent Industrial Technologies and Systems for Advanced Manufacturing (STIIMA), National Research Council of Italy, via Amendola 122/D-I, 70126 Bari, Italy.

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Summary

This study introduces human-centered Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) applications to enhance railway safety. These technologies improve infrastructure management and maintenance planning for operators, aiming to reduce accidents.

Keywords:

augmented and virtual reality human–computer interaction interaction design maintenance user interface

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Area of Science:

Railway Engineering
Human-Computer Interaction
Safety Technology

Background:

Railway safety standards are increasingly stringent, necessitating advanced technological solutions.
Operators in railway infrastructure management require enhanced tools for planning and maintenance.
Current systems may not fully support the complex data and decision-making needs of railway operators.

Purpose of the Study:

To present human-centered outcomes from the VRAIL project focused on railway infrastructure management.
To develop and propose prototype applications utilizing Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) for railway data management.
To enhance operator awareness and support high-quality maintenance planning to improve railway safety.

Main Methods:

Industrial research project (VRAIL) focusing on enabling technologies and methodologies.
Development of two prototype applications, one in AR and one in VR.
Design of integrated monitoring systems and applications for railway operators.

Main Results:

Prototyped AR and VR environments for railway infrastructure data management.
A platform designed for operators to explore data, plan interventions, and generate reports.
Focus on human-centered design for improved operator support.

Conclusions:

AR and VR technologies are crucial for supporting railway planning and maintenance operators.
The developed prototypes offer a comprehensive platform to enhance the safety of railway lines.
Integrated monitoring systems leveraging AR/VR can effectively address the demands of high-quality railway standards.