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SIMULATORS & TRAINING
Simformotion says it is the only company to offer integrated VR and authentic controls on its licensed brand , Cat ® Simulators
curriculum , a 1:1 match with each simulator model . The turnkey curriculum includes instructor plans , learner guides , lessons , quizzes , tests and more . The model works equally well in other schools or private businesses .
VR experiences can also be found for standalone training or integrated with a simulator - though only a few simulator companies have integrated VR with simulators to date . “ VR experiences immerse the learner into the virtual world where they can learn and practice safely . Wearing a headset , the learner can practice how to do something or be introduced to a situation that is too dangerous in real life .”
Simulation and AR ( augmented reality ) walk the learner through each step of how to do something via an iPad or phone app . " Simulators are the hands-on piece of technology training - without taking tools or machines out of production . The best simulators have authentic controls and specific techniques so the learner can practice on the simulator then transition straight to the field without relearning controls , changes in techniques or applications . They are built with subject-matter experts who have years of experience and oversee the development of a training exercise . They work closely with software programmers and know how the machine should react , so the same machine physics can be built into the simulated environment and the machine will react realistically . A simulator might also have a VR headset which further immerses learners into the virtual environment , giving them greater depth perception while learning how to load a truck , for example ." To date , Simformotion says it is the only company to offer integrated VR and authentic controls on its licensed brand , Cat ® Simulators . “ The VR integrated into the simulator exercises is also the only type with patented VR NOW™ technology which allows users to take the headset on and off while in the VR environment without restarting the exercise or losing their place .”
Tecknotrove & continuous innovation
India ’ s Tecknotrove says it is continuously innovating to offer comprehensive training solutions to its mining clients . This includes immersive training with Full Motion Simulators . " When it comes to training experienced operators , the simulators need to be highly realistic . Tecknotrove offers an immersive training experience with advanced simulators integrated with the fully integrated motion platform . With the motion systems , trainees have reported that the simulator gives them realistic feedback of surface and material interaction , terrain gradients , jerks & collisions , machine vibrations and other dynamics .” Tecknotrove also designs its simulator base platform with multiple convertible kits . TecknoSIM convertible kits are interchangeable simulator kits that fit onto the same simulator platform to accommodate multiple mining equipment from different OEMs on the same platform . The kits allow training for multiple machines including Komatsu , Caterpillar , Tata Hitachi and BEML on the same simulator platform . This is saving up to 35 % on the cost of investing in a new simulator . Tecknotrove also

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