Greens Do Good: A Hydroponic Vertical Farm Augmented and Virtual Reality Training Prototype for Autistic Trainees

Gabriella Pagano; Mitch Kiwior; Justin Gross; Anthony Reyes; Elizabeth Ramos; Iman Cumberbatch; Javonica Latimore; Elliot Hu-Au; Stefan Robila; Amy R. Tuininga

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-98080-0_18

Greens Do Good: A Hydroponic Vertical Farm Augmented and Virtual Reality Training Prototype for Autistic Trainees

Gabriella Pagano, Mitch Kiwior, Justin Gross, Anthony Reyes, Elizabeth Ramos, Iman Cumberbatch, Javonica Latimore, Elliot Hu-Au, Stefan Robila, Amy R. Tuininga

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Abstract

Autistic individuals often have difficulties when training for work in traditional workplaces. While work-based learning programs are helpful for all people, when supplemented by simulation-based training they are especially beneficial to those on the autism spectrum. This is a case study of a Greens Do Good hydroponic vertical farm work-based learning program designed specifically for autistic trainees using augmented (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies. A design-based methodology was used to create three different AR and VR training tools customized for training workers towards greater independence in the workplace. Through the design and prototyping cycle, design elements that are especially effective for AR and VR experiences for autistic trainees were discovered. These include user interface button design, effective color schemes, integrating audio instructions and cues, and advantages for AR or VR use depending on the severity of autism for the trainee.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Immersive Learning Research Network - 11th International Conference, iLRN 2025, Revised Selected Papers
Editors	Jule M. Krüger, Matthew Schmidt, Anastasios Mikropoulos, George Koutromanos, Daniela Pedrosa, Dennis Beck, Stylianos Mystakidis, Genevieve Smith-Nunes, Anasol Peña-Rios, Jonathon Richter
Publisher	Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages	287-303
Number of pages	17
ISBN (Print)	9783031980794
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-98080-0_18
State	Published - 2026
Event	11th Annual International Conference of the Immersive Learning Research Network, iLRN 2025 - Chicago, United States Duration: 15 Jun 2025 → 19 Jun 2025

Publication series

Name	Communications in Computer and Information Science
Volume	2598 CCIS
ISSN (Print)	1865-0929
ISSN (Electronic)	1865-0937

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Conference	11th Annual International Conference of the Immersive Learning Research Network, iLRN 2025
Country/Territory	United States
City	Chicago
Period	15/06/25 → 19/06/25

Keywords

Augmented Reality
Autism Apectrum Disorder
Autistic Training
Virtual Reality
Workplace Training

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Pagano, G., Kiwior, M., Gross, J., Reyes, A., Ramos, E., Cumberbatch, I., Latimore, J., Hu-Au, E., Robila, S., & Tuininga, A. R. (2026). Greens Do Good: A Hydroponic Vertical Farm Augmented and Virtual Reality Training Prototype for Autistic Trainees. In J. M. Krüger, M. Schmidt, A. Mikropoulos, G. Koutromanos, D. Pedrosa, D. Beck, S. Mystakidis, G. Smith-Nunes, A. Peña-Rios, & J. Richter (Eds.), Immersive Learning Research Network - 11th International Conference, iLRN 2025, Revised Selected Papers (pp. 287-303). (Communications in Computer and Information Science; Vol. 2598 CCIS). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-98080-0_18

Pagano, Gabriella ; Kiwior, Mitch ; Gross, Justin et al. / Greens Do Good : A Hydroponic Vertical Farm Augmented and Virtual Reality Training Prototype for Autistic Trainees. Immersive Learning Research Network - 11th International Conference, iLRN 2025, Revised Selected Papers. editor / Jule M. Krüger ; Matthew Schmidt ; Anastasios Mikropoulos ; George Koutromanos ; Daniela Pedrosa ; Dennis Beck ; Stylianos Mystakidis ; Genevieve Smith-Nunes ; Anasol Peña-Rios ; Jonathon Richter. Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2026. pp. 287-303 (Communications in Computer and Information Science).

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Greens Do Good: A Hydroponic Vertical Farm Augmented and Virtual Reality Training Prototype for Autistic Trainees. / Pagano, Gabriella; Kiwior, Mitch; Gross, Justin et al.
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