Frauscher Learning Academy
Frauscher Sensor Technology is dedicated to delivering the world’s most reliable train detection and wayside object control solutions. Their industry leading field elements, software, connectivity and data transmission solutions, combined with smart life cycle services, ensure system critical components are operational while providing the information rail operators need to maximise the safety, efficiency and capacity of their networks. Frauscher Sensor Technology provides the trusted foundation operators need to run their rail networks with confidence.
With staff members at more than 15 locations, Frauscher wanted to explore and join digital trends in personnel training by expanding their established Training Academy. They enthusiastically stepped into the realm of virtual and mixed reality. Their proactive efforts in this area are geared towards crafting interactive and immersive VR training scenarios, with a focus on optimizing learning outcomes and enhancing the overall customer experience.
The Solution
To enhance the training experience for Frauscher engineers and its global customers, we developed a VR-based solution that simulates real-world training scenarios. The solution features three scenarios: mounting a wheel sensor (outdoor), troubleshooting and replacing a faulty board (indoor), and exploring FadC boards. All scenarios are available in guided and unguided modes, and both single-player and multiplayer options are supported. The realistic environments, assets, and UI were created in-house, ensuring a high-quality training experience.
The Result
Built three fully functional scenarios which replicate real-life location-based training scenarios. This led to successful onboarding and internal usage in Frauscher Training Academy with excellent user acceptance (average rate of 4.6), skill acquisition and high retention. Additionally, the VR training modules are expected to improve safety and impact training time as well as reduce the need for additional resources in the employee education segment. Finally, launching this project worldwide in 2024, Frauscher is expecting to extend brand awareness and achieve growth in leads and potential clients.
Project highlights
We created a completely custom physics based interaction system which works simultaneously either by using controllers or with hand tracking. Some of the unique interactions include specific wrist rotation, using two fingers to adjust small DIP switches which are one of the kind on the market.
To enhance the project we created a custom virtual instructor called Frauschi who will serve as a proud mascot of Frauscher Virtual Academy and hopefully remain as a memorable representative of the brand.
