Virtual Reality (VR) in Mining Industry
May 19, 2023 ⚊ 1 Min read ⚊ Views 80 ⚊ TECH
Almost a decade has passed since Virtual Reality was first used in the many industry include mininig. Although adoption has been slow, it is steadily picking up the pace and now VR is becoming an integral part of various industries especially Aviation, Automobile, Nuclear and Mining.
The dangers of mining operations are very well known . Inadequate training is often the root cause of many mining fatalities. Hands-on training in an actual mining environment provides only limited real-life opportunities. However, virtual reality-based training can expose workers to real-world working conditions without the associated risks. Hence there is a strong demand for Virtual Reality in the mining industry, especially for solutions that can help in training mining operators effectively to improve safety. Also, increase productivity and reduce costs.
