Stage 01 — AR Training Study
Enhancing Remote AR-Based Skill Training: Effects of Onboarding and Demonstration Modality
Remote AR training environments promise scalable skill transfer — but how much does how you onboard learners versus how you demonstrate the skill actually matter? This experiment isolates both variables in a controlled, remote synchronous AR setting with 46 participants.
Study at a Glance
Experimental Design: 2×2 Factorial
Standard procedural checklist paired with a recorded video demonstration of the skill.
Standard procedural checklist paired with an animated 3D avatar performing the skill.
Interactive onboarding walkthrough paired with a recorded video demonstration.
Interactive onboarding walkthrough paired with an animated 3D avatar demonstration.
Key Findings
Learning Gains
No significant difference in pre–post knowledge gains across all four groups. All conditions produced equivalent learning outcomes — AR-based remote training is effective regardless of onboarding or demo modality.
F(3,42) — not statistically significant · p > .05
Design Implications
Four takeaways for designers building remote AR training systems
Demonstration fidelity matters more than onboarding interactivity for procedural skill transfer
Video outperforms avatar demos — real-world visual cues encode motor sequences more accurately
Remote synchronous AR can substitute in-person training without learning-outcome sacrifice
Interface complexity (interactive vs. checklist) shows minimal differential effect on retention
Study Demonstration Video