Phase 01
Objective
Increase productivity in replacing XS-type fuses on medium- and low-voltage towers, reducing errors in a task that until then was learned in the field.
VIRTUAL REALITY FOR INDUSTRY
GAS NATURAL FENOSA
A virtual reality simulator for replacing fuses on medium-voltage towers
The project
A virtual reality simulator for replacing fuses on medium-voltage towers
Gas Natural Fenosa wanted its field operators to practise changing XS fuses before climbing a real tower.
The process
How we approached this project
Phase 02
The opportunity
A manoeuvre carried out at height and under voltage leaves no room for rehearsal. In virtual reality it can be repeated as often as needed, mistakes carry no consequences and what has been learned can be measured.
Phase 05
The solution
A virtual reality application for HTC Vive that faithfully recreates the replacement of an XS fuse on a medium-voltage tower, with several scenarios reproducing everyday field situations.
Phase 03
The work
Beyond the technical steps of the manoeuvre, the application also trains in protective practice and collects data to assess each user. Every department took part: needs analysis, process planning, storytelling, pre-layout, 3D modelling and texturing, sequencing, functionality and conditionals. A complete practice set was also fitted out on the client's own premises.
Phase 04
The result
A study by the independent consultancy SOCIOGRAPH showed that workers paid more attention, learned more and achieved far better results with virtual reality than with traditional training.
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