Create engaging safety training experiences in AR
Rail and transport augmented reality induction training
Since 2019, Zubr has collaborated with the ALIGN consortium on the C1 section of the HS2 railway project.
This section, characterised by the construction of a 3.37km viaduct and a 16.04km twin-bored tunnel, requires a highly trained workforce given the hazardous nature of the work. Ensuring the mental and physical well-being of each worker is paramount. ALIGN sought our augmented reality induction training solution, befitting the complex and innovative nature of this project.
Partners
Zubr partnered with White Hart Media, a specialist training and facilitator provider, who have served as the principal media supplier for the C1 section of the HS2 route since 2019. Collaborating with our knowledgeable partners, we also engaged several mental health and wellness organisations, including Lighthouse, The Samaritans, and others. This collaborative effort culminated in an augmented reality Induction Training Course distinguished as ‘industry-leading.’
We use immersive techniques such as augmented reality to get people fully engaged from their first day... fully engaged, fully immersive, everybody’s involved and actively encouraged by the facilitators to participate at every step.
Neil Hancox, Health, Safety and Wellbeing Director
Training programs with real-time results
Each attendee receives their own iPad as a guide for the day, providing site information and the training agenda. These iPads are networked, enabling Course Facilitators to monitor their status and track live responses to questions. This results in a higher standard of training, drawing attention to the areas that require the most improvement. Attendees engage in a variety of activities, including multiple-choice questions, complete with live graphs depicting real-time results, which promotes group discussion and knowledge retention.
Informed by accessibility, powered by collaboration
Training materials are available in nine different languages, ensuring all attendees have access to high-quality training irrespective of language barriers. The AR Induction Training Course incorporates physical training activities and multi-user AR experiences, made possible by a Training Room meticulously designed as a large 10 x 10 metre tracking image. Here, participants collectively explore extensive 3D Augmented Reality training models. Content ranges from 3D visualisations of different site sections to an interactive ‘Hazard Perception’ game, allowing users to collaboratively explore, identify, and discuss potential risks.
Enhance your learning outcomes with AR
By combining traditional in-person training with innovative AR technology, we not only delivered a familiar training format that users could relate to, but also exceeded attendees’ expectations, which fostered wider engagement and interaction. Since the project began, we have passed over 4500 users, with 95% expressing enthusiasm for the use of innovative technology. The attendees’ active engagement with such novel training features ultimately translates into an enhanced retention of critical training materials.
