New virtual reality training could help prevent accidents in “safety-critical” industries like the NHS, aviation, the military and nuclear power.
University of Exeter scientist Dr Sam Vine, Exeter-based Cineon Productions and experts from the nuclear industry have joined up to create a new training and technology organisation called Cineon Training.
Cineon Training is developing immersive, 360-degree training through virtual reality headsets to prevent accidents and improve the performance of workers.
It also uses technology such as eye tracking and physiological monitoring to help understand how people learn and why they make errors, particularly when under pressure or stress.
The team are holding a one-day workshop on 27 April for trainers and safety experts from the nuclear industry. “The technology and methods that we use allow us to simulate stressful, high-risk environments, using mobile head-mounted simulators,” said Dr Sam Vine, of the University of Exeter.
“Our aim is to use technology, scientific theory and measurement techniques such as eye tracking to train people – in a safe environment – to perform more effectively, and provide feedback to trainers.
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Source: Phys.org