Extended Reality (XR) is emerging as a transformative tool in advanced manufacturing by enabling immersive, data-driven, and human-centered production environments. This talk presents the use of Extended Reality (XR), with an emphasis on 360? Virtual Reality (VR), for workforce training in advanced semiconductor manufacturing. We demonstrate how immersive 360° VR environments can replicate cleanroom operations, equipment interaction, safety procedures, and process workflows, enabling scalable and risk-free training for technicians and engineers. Such immersive modules provide experiential learning opportunities in high-cost, high-precision settings where physical training access is limited, supporting faster onboarding, standardized skill development, and improved safety awareness. Beyond training, the talk also discusses how XR platforms can be leveraged to enable more effective human–robot collaboration in advanced manufacturing. Specifically, we highlight ongoing work on integrating intention detection and trajectory tracking within immersive environments to model operator behavior and predict movement patterns in real time. This human-in-the-loop framework allows robotic systems to adapt to human intent, improving coordination, safety, and task efficiency in collaborative manufacturing scenarios.
Speaker(s): , Sara Masoud
Room: 3130, Bldg: College of Engineering – ECE Department, Wayne State University , Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48202, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/542029