{"id":464,"date":"2022-05-03T14:22:03","date_gmt":"2022-05-03T13:22:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/immersivemedialab\/?p=464"},"modified":"2022-05-06T10:09:47","modified_gmt":"2022-05-06T09:09:47","slug":"itraining","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/immersivemedialab\/2022\/05\/03\/itraining\/","title":{"rendered":"iTraining"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/immersivemedialab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/05\/iTRAINING.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-466\" width=\"178\" height=\"178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/immersivemedialab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/05\/iTRAINING.png 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/immersivemedialab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/05\/iTRAINING-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/immersivemedialab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/05\/iTRAINING-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/immersivemedialab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/05\/iTRAINING-293x293.png 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/immersivemedialab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/05\/iTRAINING-390x390.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 178px) 100vw, 178px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/immersivemedialab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/05\/iTRAINING.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-466\" width=\"178\" height=\"178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/immersivemedialab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/05\/iTRAINING.png 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/immersivemedialab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/05\/iTRAINING-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/immersivemedialab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/05\/iTRAINING-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/immersivemedialab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/05\/iTRAINING-293x293.png 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/immersivemedialab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/05\/iTRAINING-390x390.png 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 178px) 100vw, 178px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>iTraining: a guiding paw to the pawfectly behaved puppy.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the coronavirus pandemic the number of dogs kept as pets in the UK has been estimated to have grown by 3 million bringing the total to 12.5 million (PFMA 2021). The main drivers of this uptake were new dog owners between the ages of 16 and 34 (BBC News 2021). \u201893% of dog owners strongly agree that dogs should be trained to behave at an early age\u2019 (RSPCA 2019: 5). Those who opt for training classes are restricted to one hour of helpful tips a week and are left stranded for the other six days.  So, what if dog\/puppy training sessions could take place whenever the time suited you but also be personalised and give you clear guidance through a smartphone app? \u2018iTraining\u2019 does exactly this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using augmented reality technology and your smartphone\u2019s camera, \u2018iTraining\u2019 will turn any space into a training room with an on-screen trainer that stands in your training space and provides a clear instruction with examples. With the ability to carry out a questionnaire, the app will tailor every training programme to each user&#8217;s needs to create a curated and bespoke experience for every user.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following instruction and example, the user can see exactly how their dog should be responding with Max, an AR dog that responds to verbal cues. The interaction with Max affords immersion into the experience. The user then has the option of \u2018bonus tips\u2019 that provide detailed insight to basic training principles like reward, praise and marking for training activities from sit to recall and everything in between. \u2018iTraining\u2019 will help the user to receive a well-rounded knowledge of dog training through a unique and relaxed approach that isn\u2019t reliant on a schedule. This built-in trainer aims to provide an effective, immersive and personalised way of training a dog that is <em>always<\/em> there to provide a helping hand whether it&#8217;s at home, on a walk, or in any public space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/immersivemedialab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/05\/Screenshot-2022-05-03-at-13.58.44-1000x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-469\" width=\"467\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/immersivemedialab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/05\/Screenshot-2022-05-03-at-13.58.44-1000x1024.png 1000w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/immersivemedialab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/05\/Screenshot-2022-05-03-at-13.58.44-293x300.png 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/immersivemedialab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/05\/Screenshot-2022-05-03-at-13.58.44-770x789.png 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/immersivemedialab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/05\/Screenshot-2022-05-03-at-13.58.44.png 1328w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 467px) 100vw, 467px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/immersivemedialab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/05\/Screenshot-2022-05-03-at-13.58.44-1000x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-469\" width=\"467\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/immersivemedialab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/05\/Screenshot-2022-05-03-at-13.58.44-1000x1024.png 1000w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/immersivemedialab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/05\/Screenshot-2022-05-03-at-13.58.44-293x300.png 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/immersivemedialab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/05\/Screenshot-2022-05-03-at-13.58.44-770x789.png 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/immersivemedialab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/05\/Screenshot-2022-05-03-at-13.58.44.png 1328w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 467px) 100vw, 467px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption><strong>Figure 1:<\/strong> User Flow Map<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The user flow map details the experience from the initial opening of the app until the completion of the first command. Although each user experience is unique the steps taken to learn, carry out and master each command is universal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below you can see images of the prototype design process from building to the final product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"327\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/immersivemedialab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/05\/Screenshot-2022-04-28-at-15.22.17-1024x327.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/immersivemedialab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/05\/Screenshot-2022-04-28-at-15.22.17-1024x327.png 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/immersivemedialab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/05\/Screenshot-2022-04-28-at-15.22.17-300x96.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/immersivemedialab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/05\/Screenshot-2022-04-28-at-15.22.17-770x246.png 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/immersivemedialab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/05\/Screenshot-2022-04-28-at-15.22.17-1536x490.png 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/immersivemedialab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/05\/Screenshot-2022-04-28-at-15.22.17-2048x654.png 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/immersivemedialab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/05\/Screenshot-2022-04-28-at-15.22.17-293x94.png 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/immersivemedialab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/05\/Screenshot-2022-04-28-at-15.22.17-1400x447.png 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"327\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/immersivemedialab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/05\/Screenshot-2022-04-28-at-15.22.17-1024x327.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/immersivemedialab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/05\/Screenshot-2022-04-28-at-15.22.17-1024x327.png 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/immersivemedialab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/05\/Screenshot-2022-04-28-at-15.22.17-300x96.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/immersivemedialab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/05\/Screenshot-2022-04-28-at-15.22.17-770x246.png 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/immersivemedialab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/05\/Screenshot-2022-04-28-at-15.22.17-1536x490.png 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/immersivemedialab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/05\/Screenshot-2022-04-28-at-15.22.17-2048x654.png 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/immersivemedialab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/05\/Screenshot-2022-04-28-at-15.22.17-293x94.png 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/immersivemedialab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/05\/Screenshot-2022-04-28-at-15.22.17-1400x447.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption><strong>Figure 2:<\/strong> Screenshot of the prototype building process<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/immersivemedialab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/05\/screenshots-x3-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-468\" width=\"583\" height=\"388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/immersivemedialab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/05\/screenshots-x3-1024x681.jpg 1024w, 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https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/immersivemedialab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/05\/screenshots-x3.jpg 2026w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 583px) 100vw, 583px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/immersivemedialab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/05\/screenshots-x3-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-468\" width=\"583\" height=\"388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/immersivemedialab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/05\/screenshots-x3-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/immersivemedialab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/05\/screenshots-x3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/immersivemedialab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/05\/screenshots-x3-770x512.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/immersivemedialab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/05\/screenshots-x3-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/immersivemedialab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/05\/screenshots-x3-1155x770.jpg 1155w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/immersivemedialab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/05\/screenshots-x3-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/immersivemedialab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/05\/screenshots-x3-293x195.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/immersivemedialab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/05\/screenshots-x3-1400x931.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/immersivemedialab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/05\/screenshots-x3.jpg 2026w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 583px) 100vw, 583px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption><strong>Figure<\/strong> <strong>3: <\/strong>Screenshots of the prototype in use<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1155\" height=\"770\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/immersivemedialab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/05\/iTRAINING-1-1155x770.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/immersivemedialab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/05\/iTRAINING-1-1155x770.png 1155w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/immersivemedialab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/05\/iTRAINING-1-370x247.png 370w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/immersivemedialab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/05\/iTRAINING-1-770x513.png 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1155px) 100vw, 1155px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1155\" height=\"770\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/immersivemedialab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/05\/iTRAINING-1-1155x770.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" 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Since the coronavirus pandemic the number of dogs kept as pets in the UK has been estimated to have grown by 3 million bringing the total to 12.5 million (PFMA 2021). The main drivers of this uptake were new dog owners between the ages of 16 and 34 (BBC News 2021). \u201893% of dog owners strongly agree that dogs should be trained to behave at an early age\u2019 (RSPCA 2019: 5). 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