VR training app for heavy industry workers

Challenge

In the heavy industry, ensuring worker safety and competence is paramount. To achieve this, we decided to hire seasoned VR engineers for the industrial project which envisaged the development of a VR harm-free self-training app. With tight deadlines due to impending industry changes and compliance requirements, Modsen team was tasked with the following tasks:

• End-to-end development of a VR app compatible with various headsets.
• Creating an immersive training environment for heavy machinery operations.
• Designing realistic scenarios to simulate on-the-job challenges.
• Ensuring interactive and hands-on learning for employees.
• Creation of an intuitive user interface.
• Development of several VR modes for improving skills in car assembling, disassembling, and workplace accident prevention.
• Ensuring scalability of the software for adding new training modes.
• Providing real-time performance feedback and assessment.
• Integrating features for tracking employee progress.

Development process

• Requirements gathering and processing

  To ensure the industrial VR application aligned with the client's goals and expectations, we initiated an extensive requirements gathering phase that included multiple online meetings with the client and their industry experts, which allowed us to grasp the intricacies of heavy machinery operations and safety needs. The insights gathered during the calls were pivotal in defining the app's architecture, key features, learning modules, and user interaction elements. Before getting into the next phase, our team compiled a document outlining the key details, requirements, and goals concerning the project.

• Planning

  Efficient planning is the foundation of on-time project delivery. Adhering to Agile methodologies, we thoroughly planned the development process, considering past VR project-building experience. The planning phase encompassed step-by-step resource allocation, milestones setting, identifying essential app functionalities, and ensuring compliance with industry-specific standards. The collaborative approach we followed when drafting the plan ensured that the project's trajectory was accurate, enabling us to hit the ground running.

• Team assembly

  Hiring VR specialists for industrial solutions development is a challenging task due to the high specificity of the required experience. As our partner aimed for a high-quality heavy industry training VR simulator, our focus was on selecting Modsen in-house talents with proficiency in VR technology and familiarity with the peculiarities of the industry. Our CTO handpicked several specialists with proven relevant expertise, conducting interviews and technical assessments before showing the candidates to the client for additional interviews and final approval.

• Design

  To create an immersive employee training experience in VR, our UI/UX and 3D design experts undertook one of the most paramount project development phases. Crafting a VR environment that replicated heavy industry scenarios required meticulous planning and great attention to detail. Within several weeks, we conducted user experience research, devised a strategy for creating engaging learning modules, established wireframes, designed the visual elements, and conducted thorough prototype testing.

• Software engineering

  Our VR engineering team for industrial application development excelled in creating a robust self-training app that embraced the latest technology. Utilizing state-of-the-art VR tools, we harnessed our extensive development experience to ensure the implementation of an interactive, engaging, and effective VR training platform. A team of 6 dedicated developers worked collaboratively, addressing challenges through open communication, and collective issue resolution.

• Comprehensive testing

  The testing phase marked the culmination of hundreds of hours of work. Our end-to-end testing approach covered everything from identifying test scenarios to setting up the test environment, implementing test cases, and analyzing results. The VR app underwent rigorous testing, including functionality, performance, security, usability, and localization assessments. Any identified issues were documented and fixed promptly by the development team.

• Integration

  As we were approaching the end of the immersive VR training for heavy industry project, our experts prepared comprehensive technical documentation and user guidelines for seamless integration into the client's training framework. We ensured a hassle-free deployment, offering support, and facilitating the app's proper utilization.

• Servicing and further cooperation

  We believe in providing consistent long-term software support for our partners, and the heavy industry VR app was no exception. Even after deployment, our team kept in touch to assist in case of emergencies. Such an approach has resulted in an ongoing relationship with the client, enabling the app to evolve and scale, bringing maximum value to our partner’s business.

Result

The VR app we developed has significantly optimized training efficiency and safety compliance in the client’s workplace. Key implemented features included an immersive training environment, realistic scenarios, hands-on learning, performance assessment, and progress tracking. The app built by the experienced VR development team of specialists has been in use for about a year and here are the positive changes our partner highlights.