Supporting Implementation of Virtual Reality in Engineering Design by Structured Reflection
David Inkermann, Carsten Stechert, Theresa Ammersdörfer, Hans-Patrick Balzerkiewitz · 2022 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM) · 2022
Multifaceted advantages are reported for the application of Virtual Reality (VR) technologies in engineering design. However, there are different challenges for productive use of VR in practice, caused by a lack of systematic information about potentials, technical and organizational requirements, limited support to guide the implementation process and additional efforts for preparation and post-processing activities. In this paper the usefulness of structured reflection to explore benefits and challenges on long- and short-term levels and with regard to social, process and goal aspects in highlighted. Therefore, a framework and guiding questions are presented and a case study of reflection on VR implementation in a lecture setting is reported. Based on the findings essential fields for further research are formulated.