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Empathic AI and XR for Ergonomic Education<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

EMPAIRED aims to transform ergonomic education by making it more inclusive through Algho, an AI-powered virtual human equipped with voice interaction and emotion recognition capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The project<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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EMPAIRED<\/strong> has been selected as one of the winners of the MASTER XR Open Call 2<\/strong>, running from late September for nine months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The goal is to design a VR experience that transforms ergonomic education in the industrial sector, making it more engaging and truly inclusive through the use of the Algho digital assistant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The idea is born from a consortium uniting academic, technological, and industrial expertise to drive interdisciplinary innovation in XR.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Realization Phases<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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The digital human, Algho<\/strong>, will be integrated into the VR scene built into the Ergon-XR <\/strong>framework, funded under MASTER XR Open Call 1<\/strong>, and featuring a dashboard for real-time ergonomic risk evaluation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The consortium will develop a comprehensive educational methodology and a toolkit for evaluating the training process. They will serve as the foundation for creating an effective VR experience.
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A pilot study with 60 students from advanced industrial design courses will evaluate user experience and system usability. Knowledge assessments will provide feedback on learning outcomes and effectiveness.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Definition of training
modules and design
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Implementation
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Integration of
the digital avatar Algho
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On-site pilot with
60 students from
industrial design courses<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Evaluation of the UX,
learning outcomes, and
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Objectives<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Contibute to advancing reserach in human computer interaction, affecting computing and XR-based pedagogy<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Proposing a novel XR\/AI training framework that integrates real-time analysis with adapting AI coaching<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Improve ergonomic learning and teaching through AI-driven personalized training, and progress monitoring.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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EMPAIRED represents a step forward toward a more meaningful educational experience, where learning adapts to individual needs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

The Pilot <\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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