Transferability of order picking performance and training effects achieved in a virtual reality using head mounted devices

Abstract

In recent years, technological advances have led to the development of high-performance head mounted devices (HMDs) for displaying virtual reality (VR) simulations. Due to their relatively low cost and the ability to display highly immersive VR environments, these HMDs show great potential for on-the-job training of order pickers as well as for research in the field of human factors in logistics. In this paper, an experimental setup is presented in order to analyse the transferability of picking times and training effects between the virtual and real order picking environment. The experimental setup has been tested in first studies and the results are used to deduct an advanced and improved experimental setup for ongoing studies.