SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EVALUATING VISION SAFETY PROTOCOLS USING SIMULATED OCCUPATIONAL HAZARDS

Abstract

Vision safety protocols in workplaces (e.g., a construction site, factory, or hospital) can be evaluated via a virtual reality (VR) system, which can include a VR headset in electronic communication with a computing device. The computing device causes virtual environments with virtual hazards to be displayed on the VR headset. The computing device can prompt the user to complete a task in the virtual environment while adhering to a set of vision safety protocols. Using varying combinations of eye-tracking sensors, eye-tracking cameras, motion-tracking sensors, handheld devices, and microphones, the VR headset collects data about the user as she completes the task. Optionally, algorithms in the computing device can assess the efficacy of the vision safety protocols based on the user's performance of the task and recommend changes to the vision safety protocols that increase workplace safety and efficiency. Optionally, the computing device can cause the virtual hazards to be changed.

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