Source: VR simulators for sappers and firefighters

2019: Introduction of a complex simulator based on virtual reality technology

On June 25, 2019, the Roselectronics holding of Rostec State Corporation presented a complex simulator based on virtual reality technology. VR simulators can be adapted to train almost any profession - pilot, astronaut, engineer and many others.

The software allows you to recreate a specific situation in a virtual environment and work out algorithms for resolving it in a situation close to reality. In particular, the simulator can be used to train employees of fire and sapper services, specialists of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, working in emergency situations.

The simulator simulates the real tools of sappers, gives instructions, and the software monitors the sequence and accuracy of user actions within the framework of a virtual script.

A VR solution for training firefighters simulates fires of varying complexity. The demonstration simulates a fire in a small room where a gas pipeline pipe passes and there is a risk of explosion. The virtual environment provides a high level of realism and will allow users to assess the complexity and danger of the firefighter profession.

The use of VR technologies allows you to master the skills of working in extreme conditions without risk to life and can become an important additional tool for training sappers and firefighters and representatives of other dangerous professions. Thanks to modern technologies, we can simulate any situation as accurately as possible and help specialists form sustainable practical skills. VR simulators can be used for training in other fields, such as chemical production modeling of chemical reactions, transport safety, industry, astronautics, aviation and much more,

VR simulators were developed at JSC NPP Istok named after Shokin (part of Roselectronics). The company's specialists have also developed software for conducting chemical experiments of any complexity in virtual reality. The virtual chemical laboratory is already used in the process of teaching RTU MIREA students.

For complete immersion in virtual reality and training in complex motor skills, the simulator can be integrated with a "smart" suit with tactile feedback. Electromagnetic pulses transmitted from a suit to a person imitate various tactile sensations, such as heat, shocks, recoil from firearms.