Our partner Imsys has integrated a VR cave supported by ART Tracking.
Basics
On September 14, 2023, POM West Flanders, along with consortium partners Syntra West, Ghent University, VIVES University College, and Howest University, inaugurated the brand-new Training Lab Blue Energy 'The Reef' in Oostende.
The Vision
Companies and organizations can use the training center to prepare their current and future employees for a career in the blue economy, the "blue energy sector". The Reef facility is specially designed to offer participants a stimulating learning environment in which they can experiment, learn and grow.
The Reef relies entirely on virtual reality and other immersive technologies that immerse students and learners in lifelike simulations.
The operation is in the hands of four knowledge institutions, each of which offers training.
The solution
Part of the training laboratory is the VR-CAVE, a state-of-the-art projection room set up by IMSYS, in which the virtual scenarios can be explored. With projections on three walls (with a side image area of 360/225 x 225 cm and a floor area of 8m2) and an ART Tracking system (TRACKPACK/E cameras) with head tracking, participants can fully immerse themselves in an immersive digital environment in which they can move freely and interact with the virtual content. This collective learning experience is particularly suitable for understanding complex offshore scenarios and team training.
The benefits
Companies struggle to find individuals with the right profiles and necessary competencies. In response to the needs of these companies, POM West Flanders invested in this new training center. “The offshore renewable energy sector, and by extension, the blue economy, is crucial for West Flanders as a coastal province. The influx of trained workers should enable our businesses to fully exploit the numerous opportunities,” says a proud Jean de Bethune, chairman of POM West Flanders.
"Training people in the offshore sector is not always easy due to weather conditions, accessibility and safety concerns," explains Ruth Teerlynck, coordinator of The Reef. "Thanks to the innovative visualization techniques of this training center, we create a controlled and safe environment. Here, employees acquire the necessary skills and gain insight into potential risks in the field."
Why ART ?
- ART products are accurate & reliable
- Easy to set up and calibrate
- The long-term and successful partnership between Imsys and ART