Immersive Technologies has launched the mining industry’s first four wheel drive (4WD) light vehicle conversion kit to address the industry's training and safety needs.
Used in conjunction with the company's Advanced Equipment (AE) simulator, the light vehicle conversion kit is a realistic training tool which replicates the driving characteristics and handling of "Off-highway" road conditions found within mine site environments, according to the company.
Based on customer demand and feedback, the light vehicle conversion kit was developed in response to industry statistics which show that one of the main causes of injury and fatalities on mine sites involved light vehicles.
The light vehicle conversion kit will play a key role in addressing HR/occupational health and safety requirements faced by global mining companies for operators who drive on site.
Built to operate as either a right or left hand drive, the product includes a fully operational manual transmission and features operating controls common in 4WD vehicles. Particular attention has been placed on recognizing and avoiding visual blind spots using unique visual aids which can be activated to demonstrate the inability of haul truck drivers to see the light vehicle when in close proximity.
The light vehicle simulator also instructs trainees on how to respond to emergency situations, incorporates realistic off-road conditions and simulated landscapes and environments for all scenarios, including night operations and driving in rain or dust.
Due to inherent risks associated with driving light vehicles on mine sites, the light vehicle conversion kit will be an essential training tool on mine sites worldwide and also where many local residents are unable to drive any type of vehicle, as experienced in some Asian and African regions. According to the company, the conversion kit will help address the skills shortages presently faced by mining companies as well as the safety issues associated with unskilled drivers.
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