virtual reality

Advanced technological components that allow mines to complete training in digital environments using 3D animation are often the focus of virtual reality (VR) technology. Epigroup has combined VR with true-to-life content from its clients’ mine sites for a more realistic training experience.

Accelerated trends of autonomy in mining and increased reliance on data have pushed training to the fore to ensure workers have adequate skills. Viion reveals the most critical training areas and why.

A drive to overcome the barriers of entry to virtual reality technology has driven the formation of a strategic, intercontinental partnership that has created the HazID platform.

Honeywell combines the brimming potential of augmented reality and virtual reality into an outcome-driven safety solution for the mining industry. Vanessa Zhou reports.

A drive to overcome the barriers of entry to virtual reality technology has driven the formation of a strategic, intercontinental partnership that has created the HazID platform.

Alcoa has followed in the steps of the army, navy and air force, which use VR to undertake training for high-risk tasks at its alumina refineries in Western Australia.

Not just for gaming, the booming VR and AR technology industries hold a wealth of potential for mine safety training.