UAV Virtual Trainer
A defense contractor proposed a 3D virtual training system for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps for an Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV). Heartwood deployed its C2Act solutions to develop a prototype training application for a solution which would train over 1,200 soldiers on the UAV. Heartwood worked closely with the defense contractor to create interactive, 3D models of the UAV. The prototype training task teaches learners how to remove the UAV’s engine. First, the virtual task trainer begins with a demo mode that presents the step-by-step process to perform the task. Then, the learner must perform the task without cues or prompts. While the learners may perceive this first-person virtual task trainer as a puzzle or challenge mode, this serious game actually develops their skills without requiring hands-on access to the UAV. They can learn operations and maintenance (O&M) skills in the schoolhouse or practice in the field. Throughout the simulation, there are help screens which, when activated, tell the student how to navigate and interact with the UAV and the simulation. Evaluation modes also provide feedback to schoolhouse instructors. Due to security reasons,the video capture of the environment is password protected. To view this example please contact one of our representatives.