Augmented reality has recently taken the forefront and is being used more and more in training programs across a variety of industries. The initial reaction is often the same: Isn’t it just a fancy toy?
If you’ve had this thought about using augmented reality to train future welders, you aren’t alone. Carla Carmody, weld instructor at River Valley High School for the past 22 years, admits she was initially skeptical of the Miller® AugmentedArc® Augmented Reality Welding System, but quickly realized it is a unique teaching tool that helped position her welding program to attract students who may not have been able to otherwise.
Contrary to some assumptions, Miller® AugmentedArc® is not meant to replace traditional welding – it’s a supplemental training tool that provides immediate, objective feedback to accelerate learning and minimize material costs. In fact, by using a blended teaching model of AugmentedArc® and traditional welding training, instructors can save up to 60% on consumables and reduce training time by up to 65%. When students are making errors and correcting them with AugmentedArc®, they aren’t wasting materials while they master the basics. They’re laying better beads as first-time students and may even go back and forth between the shop and AugmentedArc® to improve their technique without the added material costs.
Are you reading to take your welding program to the next level? Find out how your program can benefit from integrating AugmentedArc® into your classroom curriculum. And if you’re still on the fence, listen to Carla as she explains how the AugmentedArc® provided an easier transition from the classroom to the welding lab.
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