{"id":32,"date":"2025-07-21T10:58:20","date_gmt":"2025-07-21T14:58:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/sight\/?p=32"},"modified":"2026-04-17T14:04:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T18:04:57","slug":"great-news-the-sight-project-is-funded","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/sight\/2025\/07\/great-news-the-sight-project-is-funded\/","title":{"rendered":"Great News: The SIGHT Project is Funded!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are thrilled to announce that our proposal for the Safety Immersion and Gamified Hazard Training (SIGHT) project has been awarded a <a href=\"https:\/\/info.bwc.ohio.gov\/for-employers\/safety-services\/workplace-safety-innovation-center\/wsic-overview\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/info.bwc.ohio.gov\/for-employers\/safety-services\/workplace-safety-innovation-center\/wsic-overview\">$1.5 million grant from the Ohio Bureau of Workers&#8217; Compensation (BWC) through its Worker Safety Innovation Center (WSIC)<\/a>. We introduced our vision for SIGHT in a <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/sight\/2025\/04\/hello-world\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/sight\/2025\/04\/hello-world\/\">previous post<\/a>, and today, we are excited to share that this vision is becoming a reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This funding marks a significant milestone in our mission to revolutionize workplace safety for Ohio&#8217;s robust manufacturing sector. Ohio boasts the third-largest manufacturing workforce in the U.S., with over <a href=\"https:\/\/fmegahed.github.io\/sight\/presentations\/meeting01\/meeting01_kickoff.html#\/ohios-manufacturing-industry-employment-and-gdp\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/fmegahed.github.io\/sight\/presentations\/meeting01\/meeting01_kickoff.html#\/ohios-manufacturing-industry-employment-and-gdp\">688,000 workers<\/a>, and the industry contributes nearly <a href=\"https:\/\/fmegahed.github.io\/sight\/presentations\/meeting01\/meeting01_kickoff.html#\/ohios-manufacturing-industry-employment-and-gdp\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/fmegahed.github.io\/sight\/presentations\/meeting01\/meeting01_kickoff.html#\/ohios-manufacturing-industry-employment-and-gdp\">$138 billion annually<\/a> to the state&#8217;s economy. However, the risk of injury remains a serious concern. Between 2007 and 2017, over 31,000 long-term injuries resulted from contact with equipment in Ohio&#8217;s manufacturing facilities, accounting for 57% of the sector&#8217;s total recordable cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The SIGHT initiative aims to tackle this challenge head-on. Traditional safety training often follows a &#8220;one-size-fits-all&#8221; model that fails to adapt to individual needs or evolving workplace hazards. SIGHT will transform this paradigm by leveraging cutting-edge technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality (VR), and augmented reality (AR), to create personalized and immersive safety training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our solution consists of two core components:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A Web-Based VR Platform:<\/strong> This platform will use generative AI to create dynamic, gamified training scenarios that are personalized to each worker&#8217;s skill level and specific job site. Accessible through a standard web browser, it eliminates the need for specialized equipment, making advanced training available to manufacturers of all sizes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>An On-the-Job AR Coaching System:<\/strong> This augmented reality system will provide real-time safety guidance by overlaying instructions and alerts directly onto a worker&#8217;s view of equipment. Powered by sensor data and machine learning, it offers immediate, contextual feedback to enhance both safety and productivity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watch our concept video (AI-generated for illustrative purposes only) below to see our vision in action:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"SIGHT: AI-Powered Virtual and Augmented Reality for Manufacturing Safety | A Research Vision\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/G5EySsZZSSc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">SIGHT: AI-Powered Virtual and Augmented Reality for Manufacturing Safety | A Research Vision<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This project is a pioneering multi-campus collaboration between the <a href=\"https:\/\/miamioh.edu\/fsb\/index.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/miamioh.edu\/fsb\/index.html\">Miami University Farmer School of Business<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/miamioh.edu\/regionals\/departments\/engineering-technology\/index.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/miamioh.edu\/regionals\/departments\/engineering-technology\/index.html\">Department of Engineering Technology<\/a> at Miami University Regionals. The initiative is spearheaded by four MU faculty members: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fsb.miamioh.edu\/directory\/megahefm\">Fadel Megahed<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/miamioh.edu\/regionals\/profiles\/mohammad-mayyas.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/miamioh.edu\/regionals\/profiles\/mohammad-mayyas.html\">Mohammad Mayyas<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fsb.miamioh.edu\/directory\/carvalag\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"http:\/\/www.fsb.miamioh.edu\/directory\/carvalag\">Arthur Carvalho<\/a>, and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fsb.miamioh.edu\/directory\/shanz3\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"http:\/\/www.fsb.miamioh.edu\/directory\/shanz3\">Zhe &#8220;Jay&#8221; Shan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are also proud to partner with industry leaders <a href=\"https:\/\/maxbyte.co\/contact-us\/?_gl=1*14zg0wu*_ga*Njc4NjMyOTM0LjE3NDU4NDg1MTk.*_ga_CNYZC68WWX*czE3NTMxMDk3NDUkbzMkZzEkdDE3NTMxMDk4MDkkajYwJGwwJGgw*_ga_NLB296RL7M*czE3NTMxMDk3NDYkbzMkZzEkdDE3NTMxMDk4MTAkajYwJGwwJGgw*_gcl_au*NTIxNzI0MjA2LjE3NDU4NDg1MjA.*_ga_S468CPJ7JP*czE3NTMxMDk3NDYkbzMkZzEkdDE3NTMxMDk4MjQkajQ2JGwwJGgw\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/maxbyte.co\/contact-us\/?_gl=1*14zg0wu*_ga*Njc4NjMyOTM0LjE3NDU4NDg1MTk.*_ga_CNYZC68WWX*czE3NTMxMDk3NDUkbzMkZzEkdDE3NTMxMDk4MDkkajYwJGwwJGgw*_ga_NLB296RL7M*czE3NTMxMDk3NDYkbzMkZzEkdDE3NTMxMDk4MTAkajYwJGwwJGgw*_gcl_au*NTIxNzI0MjA2LjE3NDU4NDg1MjA.*_ga_S468CPJ7JP*czE3NTMxMDk3NDYkbzMkZzEkdDE3NTMxMDk4MjQkajQ2JGwwJGgw\">MaxByte Technologies Inc.<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/meetkai.com\/\">MeetKai Inc.<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cincyradiator.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.cincyradiator.com\/\">Cincinnati Radiator<\/a>. Their collaboration will be crucial in developing and implementing this technology in real-world manufacturing settings. The Advanced Manufacturing Workforce and Innovation Hub at Miami University&#8217;s Hamilton campus, set to open in January 2026, will serve as a key site for applying and refining these technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The SIGHT project is designed to build not just technical knowledge, but the vital hazard recognition instincts that keep workers safe in high-stakes environments. By making training more accessible, engaging, and relevant, we are working to build a safer, more resilient workforce and support Ohio&#8217;s economic and workforce development needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thank you for your support. We look forward to sharing our progress as we embark on this exciting journey to transform workplace safety.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are thrilled to announce that our proposal for the Safety Immersion and Gamified Hazard Training (SIGHT) project has been awarded a $1.5 million grant [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9364,"featured_media":57,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-32","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/sight\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/sight\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/sight\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/sight\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9364"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/sight\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=32"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/sight\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/sight\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/57"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/sight\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=32"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/sight\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=32"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/sight\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=32"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}