Augmented Reality Tools for Improved Training of First

Responders

Jeremy R. Cooperstock, Michael Sterle-Contala, and Rob Dearden

Augmented Reality Tools for Improved Training of First Responders

Last year, we showed…

This year….

+ ? = better training

There’s an app for that

http://www.firefightingincanada.com/content/view/14885/210/

But this won’t work for firefighters

http://www.dreamstime.com/stock-images-firefighter-mask-airpack-protective-suit-image27113964

Augmented reality for firefighter training

http://173.248.130.34/smoke_generator.aspx

Architecture

Display & camera

Communications relay

Sensor Tags (IR thermometer + accelerometers)

Indoor Positioning System

Heads-up display

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ambient temp: 700 Possible floor collapse in vicinity

Exit

Overhead View

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ambient temp: 700

exit

exit

breadcrumb path

victim

current location

other responder

other responder

Possible floor collapse in vicinity

Trainer Tool

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Enter text here to display to responders

Demo

Debriefing

http://www.kent.fire-uk.org/images/channel_tunnel_v_Variation_1.jpg

Firefighter training sessions scheduled for August!

srl.mcgill.ca/responder

Thanks