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Augmented Reality Brings Jets Into The Classroom

Using augmented-reality goggles, students can work with holograms of aircraft and their parts. Embry-Riddle
Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University students are developing augmented reality (AR) holograms using HoloLens 2 goggles to create interactive 3D models of aircraft like the CRJ-700 for aviation training.
  • This AR system enables students to collaboratively explore and interact with detailed aircraft systems and controls, offering an immersive, "Fantastic Voyage"-like experience that supports tactile and kinetic learning.
  • The project aims to expand to multi-user simulations and full-class experiences, with industry experts recognizing AR as the next logical step for aviation training due to its enhanced immersion and fidelity, especially for remote learning.
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Holograms, used for decades in the entertainment industry, may soon become part of the aviation training environment thanks to a team of students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott.

Meg Godlewski

Meg Godlewski has been an aviation journalist for more than 24 years and a CFI for more than 20 years. If she is not flying or teaching aviation, she is writing about it. Meg is a founding member of the Pilot Proficiency Center at EAA AirVenture and excels at the application of simulation technology to flatten the learning curve. Follow Meg on Twitter @2Lewski.

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