We work with OEMs & front line commands in Defence and Security, supporting them to transform how they deliver simulation training to better prepare their troops to face an increasingly complex operational environment.
Our critical insight is that Virtual Reality (VR), as well as being a great way of presenting data to a user, is also an incredibly powerful data capture and storage medium.
In an increasingly complex operational environment, often characterised by forces operating advanced technological platforms but with reduced headcount and increased personnel turnover, many western militaries face the need to transform how they train and prepare their forces.
The leading western militaries are now looking for ways to leverage newly matured technologies, such as virtual reality, to transform how they train & prepare their troops, with a particular focus on providing the ability to train “at the point of need”, while exploiting their training data to measure, evaluate & predict performance.
Our ReACT armour crew sim increases training & repetition opportunities for armour crews, using immersive VR environments to replace the need for real world platforms, using cutting edge data exploitation capability to provide insights, while decreasing the carbon footprint of training.
The ReACT armour crew sim allows troops to train when and where they need to, instead of being reliant on real world training exercises to get access to realistic training.
The ReACT armour crew sim is built from the ground up, we know it solves a problem because we worked with front line military end users to inform how it was designed. We are also proud that 30% of our company are veterans, which means that we put the soldier at the centre of our VR simulation solutions.
The ReACT armour crew sim makes training easier to deliver for instructors, increased repetition and confidence for students, provides greater opportunities for crews to train together, while also providing significant cost reductions and carbon savings.
From a Quantitative perspective, the independently estimated savings per 12 student gunnery course, assuming just 3 days of simulation use, are:
Savings on fuel, ammo,
instructor & support staff.
OF reduction of CO2 from
armoured vehicle driving.
Improved efficiency and operational capacity with 81 man days & 52 vehicle days returned to the organisation.
From a Qualitative perspective, the user reported improvements in interviews are:
Knowledge retention has improved from 30% per training session to 80%.
Ease of actioning insights from AARs increased from 60% to 100%, and student confidence post training session increased from 60% to 100%.
Better instructor oversight. One customer has seen their instructor to student ratio increased from 1:3 to 1:12, when using the simulator.
Download the case study conducted by the Learnovate Applied Research Centre here for more detail on these results.
Increase, Improve, Reduce, Save, Gain
Increased training repetition opportunities for individuals, crews and platoons
Improved training outcomes by exploiting data to provide actionable insights
Savings on cost & carbon footprint in
comparison with traditional training
Reduced wear and tear on real
world equipment
Gain additional instructor capacity with
our simulation as a service solution
Increased range and realism of training scenarios available, by conducting training anywhere in the world
At VRAI, providing a Return on Investment is always a key consideration. We believe in the value of virtual reality for simulation training and always look for key metrics with our customers to prove that.
Calculate your ROI
Kongsberg produce the PROTECTOR RS4, the world’s most fielded Remote Weapon System (RWS) with more than 20,000 units delivered and in use by customers around the globe.
One of Kongsbergs RWS customers approached them as they faced a
challenge to transform how they deliver training. This transformation would need to focus on removing bottlenecks on key resources such as armour platforms, weapons systems and instructors.
VRAI delivered a full service, armour crew virtual reality simulation solution based on our ReACT platform. This delivers a full capability simulation solution to the end customer, including software, hardware, expert instructor support for training design, as well as maintenance on the system.
The simulation solution is based on a Mowag 8×8 armoured vehicle fleet, with an infantry & cavalry variant, with a Kongsberg RS4 Remote Weapon System (RWS) & Dual Remote Weapon System (D-RWS).
This armour crew based simulator uses cutting edge virtual reality (VR) technology to re-create both domestic and overseas operational environments, creating a fully functional virtual fire control unit and surveillance suite. The virtual world is complemented by a physical human machine interface (HMI) that includes the Kongsberg RWS control grip, and a driver’s station.
From a Quantitative perspective, the independently estimated savings per 12 student gunnery course, assuming just 3 days of simulation use, are:
Savings on fuel, ammo, instructor & support staff.
of reduction of CO2 from armoured vehicle driving.
Improved efficiency and operational capacity with 81 man days & 52 vehicle days returned to the organisation.
From a Qualitative perspective, the user reported improvements in interviews are:
Knowledge retention has improved from 30% per training session to 80%.
Ease of actioning insights from AARs increased from 60% to 100%, and student confidence post training session increased from 60% to 100%
Better instructor oversight with one customer has seen their instructor to student ratio increased from 1:3 to 1:12, when using the simulator.
Download the case study conducted by the Learnovate Applied Research Centre here for more detail on these results.
Increase, Improve, Reduce, Save, Gain
Increased training repetition opportunities for individuals, crews and platoons
Improved training outcomes by exploiting data to provide actionable insights
Savings on cost & carbon footprint in comparison with traditional training
Reduced wear and tear on real world equipment
Gain additional instructor capacity with our simulation as a service solution
Increased range and realism of training scenarios available, by conducting training anywhere in the world
“KONGSBERG has been working closely with its Sub Supplier VRAI for three years, from the initial planning stages to the official opening of the first of many Simulator Centre’s for the Defence Forces Ireland Remote Weapon Station, (RWS), Their product understanding and knowledge is second to none with strong focus on the end customer requirements has resulted in a state of art Simulator Centre for the Remote Weapon Station, (RWS) for the Defence Forces. I strongly recommend VRAI to any future potential customers that wish to have a seamless project.”
At VRAI, providing a Return on Investment is always a key consideration. We believe in the value of virtual reality for simulation training and always look for key metrics with our customers to prove that.
Calculate your ROI
