NNTC, a UAE-based software developer and solutions provider, along with its strategic partner CROC, a provider of end-to-end IT solutions, have announced the implementation of an advanced, virtual reality (VR) powered simulation and training system at Dubai Municipality’s Sewage Treatment Plants and Drainage Network Department in Jebel Ali.
The nuances and scale of the training system, which includes a detailed virtual replica of the plants using HTC VIVE’s advanced VR technology, make this a first-of-its-kind implementation in the UAE.
Dmitry Doshaniy, General Manager at NNTC, said: “Dubai is increasingly embracing Smart City applications and a digital-first attitude for the efficiency, safety and sustainability these technologies inject into infrastructure. Our customised VR simulators, such as the one we have just built for Dubai Municipality, allow enterprises to train their personnel in a safe, parallel digital environment. Employees can practice equipment operation and maintenance procedures, process flow and interlocks, and can conduct emergency drills. They can master new skills without increased risk, and without affecting the operational process.”
Daniel Khayat, Head of Product, HTC MEA, said: “VR-based training is a powerful tool as it builds skills, muscle memory, reduces equipment downtime and, above all, means employees can train safely, even when practicing life-saving emergency safety scenarios.”
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