Simulation technology as a training tool is a proven concept in various professional fields – for example F1 drivers, pilots and astronauts have already benefited from simulation-based training for many years.
It’s only recently that immersive technology has seen rapid growth within the construction sector.
Advanced simulator development for construction site machinery is being implemented by many leading construction businesses, who are using leading edge technology simulation-based operator training, as a versatile and effective tool to train operators in a safe environment.
The plant and machinery sectors are seeing great results with this new technology.
Plantworx, the UK’s largest working construction machinery exhibition in 2019, (11th -13th June at the East of England Arena, Peterborough) will host the UK’s first fully interactive construction Simulation Zone, which will promote virtual interactive training, in a fun and informal environment - which will highlight the very latest technology in construction and how it is changing the way we work.
The Simulation Zone at Plantworx will comprise six state-of the-art simulators which will replicate a ‘real working construction site’ - but in a virtual world.Each of the simulators will be linked and will represent an individual construction machine – an excavator, wheel loader, tower crane, dozer or an articulated dump truck – as examples.Visitors to the zone will be invited to work together on the simulators in the virtual world to complete tasks on a construction site.Spectators will be offered oculus rift headsets to join the virtual world as bystanders and offer encouragement and support to the participants!
Participants can expect to experience GPS machine control with the latest attachments. Also, height and slew restrictors and other highly advanced technologies which are being used in today’s construction processes. These simulator training methods have already been adopted by many large contractors - and training of this type was recently completed at Hinkley Point C where Dale Hawkins and his team trained 150 plant operators on Leica GPS and machine control.
A number of 80-inch screens and a huge event screen will project live feeds from the simulators and their operators, which will create a major visual and audible impact. All Plantworx visitors will be invited to participate. Immersive training experts, including founder member of UK Plant Operators and a pioneer of simulator training, Dale Hawkins, will be on hand to guide each participant through the virtual world of simulation technology.Companies and contractors who would like to investigate this type of training are also invited to experience what the zone has to offer.No previous experience is necessary!
The Plantworx team is anticipating that the ‘Simulation Zone’ will be one of the highlights of the show, located in the Indoor Arena.Sponsorship opportunities are available should Plantworx exhibitors wish to be involved.
Put the 11th, 12th, 13th June 2019 in your diary and we look forward to welcoming you all to East of England Arena and Events Centre, Peterborough for Plantworx and Railworx.
