Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast Eye-tracking Powers the Next Generation of Workforce Training
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May 27, 2025 Keith Bartels, Director of Products and Solutions at Tobii, delves into the revolutionary role of eye-tracking technology in workforce training. He discusses how this innovative approach streamlines onboarding, reduces errors, and strengthens standard operating procedures. With tools like Glasses X, new hires can quickly learn from experienced colleagues, improving skill transfer and safety in manufacturing settings. Bartels also highlights cost-effective support models for implementing this game-changing technology, ensuring a boost in efficiency and operational excellence.
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Eye Tracking Reveals Hidden Expertise
- Eye tracking reveals exactly where workers focus during tasks, uncovering subconscious expert knowledge.
- This visibility enhances training, quality control, and safety by making attention measurable and actionable.
Use Wearable Eye Tracking Glasses
- Use wearable eye tracking glasses to capture precise first-person perspectives of expert workers.
- Compare trainees' eye movements to experts' to accelerate skill transfer, lean manufacturing, and safety compliance.
Kubota's Visual Angle Insight
- Kubota experts took a specific visual angle during pipe inspection, improving defect detection.
- Eye tracking revealed this unconscious behavior, enabling a 30% reduction in onboarding time.