A training system that equips first responders with Google Glass to share live video and real-time information during scenarios. These tools would co-exist with and enhance existing training methods, rather than replace them. Michael Sterle-Contala, Jeremy Cooperstock, Alok Sharma, and Jeff Blum, McGill University

1. Augmented Reality Tools for
Improved Training of First
Responders
Jeremy R. Cooperstock, Michael Sterle-Contala, and Rob Dearden

2. Augmented Reality Tools for
Improved Training of First Responders

3. Last year, we showed…

4. This year….
+ ? = better training

5. There’s an app for that
http://www.firefightingincanada.com/content/view/14885/210/

6. But this won’t work for firefighters
http://www.dreamstime.com/stock-images-firefighter-mask-airpack-
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8. Augmented reality for firefighter training
http://173.248.130.34/smoke_generator.aspx

9. Architecture
Display & camera
Communications relay
Sensor Tags
(IR thermometer + accelerometers)
Indoor Positioning System

10. Heads-up display
1430
ambient temp: 700
Possible floor collapse in vicinity
Exit

11. Overhead View
14
30
ambient temp: 700
exit
exit
breadcrumb path
victim
current location
other
responder
other responder
Possible floor collapse in vicinity

12. Trainer Tool
1430
Enter text here to display to responders

13. Demo

14. Debriefing
http://www.kent.fire-uk.org/images/channel_tunnel_v_Variation_1.jpg

16. Firefighter training sessions scheduled
for August!
srl.mcgill.ca/responder

17. Thanks