Investigating the Efficacy of a Virtual Reality-Based Testing Station of Flexible Manufacturing System: A Usability and Heuristic Evaluation

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https://doi.org/10.3991/ijoe.v20i08.47883

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usability evaluation, heuristics evaluation, virtual reality, testing station, flexible manufacturing systems

Abstract


This study presents a comprehensive evaluation of a virtual reality-based testing station designed for flexible manufacturing systems. Given the intricate nature of flexible manufacturing systems and the demand for precision in learning, the integration of virtual reality emerges as a promising approach to enhance both student competence and engagement. By employing a combined assessment with the System Usability Scale and heuristic evaluation conducted by 36 students and 5 experts, respectively, the virtual reality-based testing station achieved an average usability score of 72.78, indicating good usability. Noteworthy heuristic challenges, particularly in the domains of ‘Realistic Feedback’ and ‘Navigation and Orientation Support,’ have been identified, providing valuable insights for potential refinements to the testing station. The outcomes of this study not only guide immediate improvements but also pave the way for future research endeavors aimed at elevating the learning outcomes in flexible manufacturing systems courses.

Author Biographies

Didik Hariyanto, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

Didik Hariyanto is an Associate Professor and researcher at the Department of Electrical Engineering Education, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Indonesia. He earned his Doctoral degree from the Institute of Vocational Education and Vocational Didactics, TU Dresden, Germany. Presently, he serves as the Head of the Center of STEAM and Advanced Learning Technology at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Indonesia. His research focuses on adaptive e-learning, technology-enhanced learning, and education within the realm of electrical engineering (email: didik_hr@staff.uny.ac.id).

Vando Gusti Al Hakim, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

Vando Gusti Al Hakim is a lecturer at the Department of Electrical Engineering Education, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Indonesia. He is pursuing a doctoral degree in the Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering at National Central University, Taiwan. His research focuses on educational robots, human-computer interactions, and educational technology (email: vandogustialhakim@uny.ac.id).

Amelia Fauziah Husna, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

Amelia Fauziah Husna is an academician and researcher at the Department of Electrical Engineering Education, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Her primary focus is in the field of mechatronics engineering education, particularly within the context of industrial automation. Her research interests span various aspects, ranging from industrial automation and mechatronics in education, development of assessment instrument, and learning media (email: amelia.husna@uny.ac.id).

Rohjai Badarudin, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

Rohjai Badarudin is a doctoral candidate in the Technology and Vocational Education Study Program, Graduate School, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Indonesia. He finished his bachelor's and master's degree in the Department of Electrical Engineering Education, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Indonesia. His research interests include multimedia, e-learning, and education in the context of electrical engineering (email: rohjai.badarudin@uny.ac.id).

Nurhening Yuniarti, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

Nurhening Yuniarti is an Associate Professor and researcher at the Department of Electrical Engineering Education, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Indonesia. She finished her Doctoral degree (Joint Degree Program) at the Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Indonesia and Technische Universität Dresden, Germany. Her research interests include electrical power engineering, learning media in vocational education, and human resource development in vocational education (email: nurhening@uny.ac.id).

Dina Adinda, Centre de recherches éducation et formation (CREF), Université Paris Nanterre

Dina Adinda is an Associate Professor and researcher in Education and training sciences at Université Paris Nanterre, France. She hold a Ph.D. in Education and Training and a master's degree in Instructional Design and Technology both from Université de Strasbourg, France. Her research interests include higher education, adults learning, students’ autonomy, self-direction, and technology for teaching and learning (email: dadinda@parisnanterre.fr).

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2024-05-21

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Hariyanto, D., Hakim, V. G. A., Husna, A. F., Badarudin, R., Yuniarti, N., & Adinda, D. (2024). Investigating the Efficacy of a Virtual Reality-Based Testing Station of Flexible Manufacturing System: A Usability and Heuristic Evaluation. International Journal of Online and Biomedical Engineering (iJOE), 20(08), pp. 67–82. https://doi.org/10.3991/ijoe.v20i08.47883

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Vol. 20 No. 08 (2024)

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