3D stereo vision system effectiveness for engineering design and graphics education

Abstract

This study compared the effectiveness of a head mounted display (HMD) and anaglyphic glasses on students' ability to complete engineering graphics tasks in learning environments. The two stereo display systems were used in an introductory design and graphics class. Data related to students' subjective perceptions about the two systems and data related to students' objective performance were collected and analyzed. Results of the study reveal that students perceived that the HMD was more effective for completing technical graphics tasks than anaglyphic glasses, while there was no significant difference in students' objective performance with the two display systems. ß