Varjo and FORCE Know-how announce XR coaching partnership

March 26, 2024 – Varjo, a supplier of industrial-grade digital actuality (VR) and combined actuality (MR) {hardware} and software program, and FORCE Technology, a supplier of simulation-based maritime expertise, engineering and coaching, have not too long ago introduced that they’ve signed a strategic body settlement. The partnership positions FORCE Know-how as Varjo’s integrator associate, specializing in delivering superior VR and XR coaching options to maritime clients worldwide.

In accordance with Varjo, the collaboration goals to launch a compact, extremely transportable, immersive coaching resolution that may be transported and deployed wherever. Utilizing Varjo’s XR-4 sequence headsets (pictured above) that the corporate released in November final yr, the answer will purpose to handle maritime coaching accessibility and effectivity, and can assist to considerably reduce down on the fee and logistical challenges related to conventional maritime coaching strategies.

By bringing collectively FORCE Know-how’s expertise in maritime simulations and Varjo’s combined actuality expertise, the ensuing collaboration will supply maritime clients with a coaching resolution that helps to chop prices in comparison with conventional simulators, in addition to increase the standard of coaching with practical immersive eventualities.

“We’re excited to take maritime coaching to the following stage. The unparalleled visuals of the brand new Varjo XR-4 Collection headsets, mixed with our software program and simulation know-how, will make this VR/XR resolution a game-changer, providing flexibility and cost-savings the trade hasn’t seen earlier than. Our purpose is to carry efficient coaching nearer to the purpose of want, from school rooms to onboard ships,” mentioned Capt. Jan Michelsen, FORCE Know-how’s Simulation, Ports, Coaching and Human Elements Director.

Varjo said that as the worldwide maritime trade is at the moment dealing with a scarcity of expert seafarers, there’s a urgent want for coaching options that aren’t simply efficient and inexpensive, but additionally scalable and straightforward to deploy. FORCE Know-how and Varjo’s immersive coaching options will purpose to handle these challenges by making it simpler for firms to coach their crews effectively.

“Our partnership with FORCE Know-how is a giant step in direction of the way forward for maritime coaching, making high-quality simulators extra environment friendly and accessible,” mentioned  Seppo Aaltonen, Chief Business Officer at Varjo. “FORCE Know-how’s immersive simulator will break down the outdated limitations for coaching, providing a extra participating and practical simulation expertise that brings about vital operational advantages for the trade.”

For extra info on FORCE Know-how and its simulators for the maritime trade, click on here. To be taught extra about Varjo and its digital and combined actuality {hardware} and software program options, click on here.

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