A critical review of virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) applications in construction safety

• Published in: Automation in construction Vol. 86; pp. 150 - 162
• Main Authors: Li, Xiao, Yi, Wen, Chi, Hung-Lin, Wang, Xiangyu, Chan, Albert P.C.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Amsterdam Elsevier B.V 01.02.2018; Elsevier BV
• Subjects: Augmented reality; Construction; Construction industry; Hard surfacing; Hazard identification; Inspection; Occupational safety; Review; Safety; Safety training; Studies; Taxonomy; Training; Virtual reality; Construction; Safety; Review; Augmented reality; Virtual reality
• ISSN: 0926-5805; 1872-7891
• DOI: 10.1016/j.autcon.2017.11.003

Construction is a high hazard industry which involves many factors that are potentially dangerous to workers. Safety has always been advocated by many construction companies, and they have been working hard to make sure their employees are protected from fatalities and injuries. With the advent of V...