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An Immersive Tractor Application for Sustainability: A South African Land Reform and Learners' Perspective

An Immersive Tractor Application for Sustainability: A South African Land Reform and Learners' Perspective

Ofentse Mabiletsa, Sarel J. Viljoen, Jason Arthur Farrell, Lwando Ngqwemla, Omowunmi Elizabeth Isafiade
Copyright: © 2020 |Volume: 4 |Issue: 1 |Pages: 20
ISSN: 2473-537X|EISSN: 2473-5388|EISBN13: 9781799808497|DOI: 10.4018/IJVAR.2020010103
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Mabiletsa, Ofentse, et al. "An Immersive Tractor Application for Sustainability: A South African Land Reform and Learners' Perspective." IJVAR vol.4, no.1 2020: pp.35-54. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJVAR.2020010103

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Mabiletsa, O., Viljoen, S. J., Farrell, J. A., Ngqwemla, L., & Isafiade, O. E. (2020). An Immersive Tractor Application for Sustainability: A South African Land Reform and Learners' Perspective. International Journal of Virtual and Augmented Reality (IJVAR), 4(1), 35-54. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJVAR.2020010103

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Mabiletsa, Ofentse, et al. "An Immersive Tractor Application for Sustainability: A South African Land Reform and Learners' Perspective," International Journal of Virtual and Augmented Reality (IJVAR) 4, no.1: 35-54. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJVAR.2020010103

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Abstract

South Africa is currently addressing the issue of land reform. This research explores how immersive technology could serve as an intervention to avoid unintended consequences in the agricultural industry. This work used participatory design, a stage-based approach, and the SCRUM project management methodology to develop a novel tractor-based immersive technology mobile application. The tractor application developed serves to support novice farmers and learners alike, to learn about and test their skills on tractor components. Three-dimensional modelling software and EON reality software were used to develop the mobile application. Upon completion, the application was tested by experts in this domain of interest and compared to the objectives identified, resulting from land reform as set out by the Department of Agriculture. The tractor application shows promise in promoting Farming 4.0. Moreover, feedback from potential users and experts in this domain confirms the success of the application and interest in future immersive research.

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