Mixed Reality in 3D Underground Mine Models Training

Year 2025, Issue: 063, 109 - 120, 30.12.2025

Şahin Yuvka , Kaan Erarslan

https://doi.org/10.59313/jsr-a.1767723

Abstract

Augmented and mixed reality technologies have become digital tools for education within the framework of Education 4.0. Numerous studies have shown that integrating innovations such as smart glasses and AR engines into learning platforms provides more engaging educational experiences. This research examines the effectiveness of mixed reality applications in helping students better understand 3D mine shaft network models, which are often difficult to grasp in underground mining education, and in improving the quality of cognitive training. The project, developed using the Unity real-time development engine and MS HoloLens 2, also includes spatial visualization and hand-held interactions. The application, implemented after traditional training, was evaluated by students, and it was demonstrated that this technology significantly increased learning outcomes. It was concluded that MR-assisted education has a positive impact on retention, learning, educational appeal, and enjoyment. It contributes to educational quality, increases interest in the course, and suggests that the widespread adoption of such applications would be beneficial.

Keywords

Underground Mine , 3D Mine Model , Augmented Reality , Mixed Reality , HoloLens 2

Thanks

We would like to express our gratitude to the HoloGEM Project “Holographic Integration for Geological Sciences Education and Mining” under the grant number ERASMUS-2022-1-PL01-KA220-VET-000089946. We would also like to thank to Kütahya Dumlupınar University for providing the laboratory facilities by the “Search and Rescue Training in Mines Using VR/AR Technologies”-DPÜ-BAP 2022-63 project.

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