Machine driving simulator - Vortex

Virtual reality machine driving training

Presentation of the Machine Driving Simulator:

The construction machine driving simulator is a system consisting of a standard hardware platform and add-ons (components and software) for customizing the desired construction machine.

The skills acquired on the simulator are exceptional and transferable to real heavy equipment in complete safety.

Available construction equipment:

Excavator (crawler excavator)

Bulldozer

Articulated dump truck

Grader

Bulldozer

Crawler crane

All-terrain crane

Technical specifications:

2 platforms consisting of a frame with an ergonomic seat (static or dynamic), a support incorporating a screen, a touchpad and an integrated PC computer

  • The static version includes a fixed seat.
  • The dynamic version includes a seat on jacks to increase realism.

Additional hardware depending on the construction equipment, including control levers and pedals (identical to those on the actual construction equipment).

The hardware platform can be upgraded from 1 flat screen or curved screen to 3 flat screens depending on the desired level of immersion and realism.

Training modules provided.

Available in EDGE version with a laptop and two joysticks for use in a classroom (training on machine components, safety practices, and equipment behavior)

Example of training modules:

The backhoe loader training module includes progressive learning exercises, from beginner to advanced. They are designed to gradually develop the learner's skills and confidence.

Example: Understanding vehicle controls and positioning, bucket positioning, earthmoving and transport, excavation, truck loading, use of quick couplers, safe load handling.

Key features:

Multiple different construction machines can be simulated on the same hardware platform

System allows training time to be optimized and consumable costs to be reduced

Other simulators available in different fields (offshore energy, ports, etc.)

References:

Vortex Edge Plus machine simulator:

VO//EdgePlus-Base: Vortex Edge Plus simulator (basic hardware platform with 1x laptop, 1x monitor, 2x joysticks (left/right), 1x pedal set, 1x cabling)

VO//EdgePlus-Steering Wheel: Steering wheel and associated cables for Vortex Edge Plus Simulator (required for wheeled vehicles)

VO//EdgePlus-SW-Earthmoving: Earthmoving machinery software package for Vortex Edge Plus Simulator (Excavator, Backhoe loader, Bulldozer, Wheel loader, Articulated dump truck)

VO//EdgePlus-SW-Lifting: Lifting Machinery Software Package for Vortex Edge Plus Simulator (Crawler Crane, Tower Crane with Lifting Jib, All-Terrain Crane, Tower Crane)

VO//EdgePlus-Maint1A-Gar2A: 1-year maintenance and support + 2-year hardware warranty extension for Vortext Edge Plus Simulator (excluding grader)

VO//EdgePlus-Grader-HWSW: Grader option and custom controllers for Vortex Edge Plus Simulator

VO//EdgePlus-Grader-Maint1A-Gar2A: 1 year maintenance and support + 2-year hardware warranty extension for the Grader module of the Vortex Edge Plus Simulator

Vortex Max Machine Simulator:

VO//EdgeMax-Base: Vortex Edge Max Simulator: Basic hardware platform (with 1x 65-inch curved and rotating screen, 1x touch screen, 1x seat on motion platform, 1x set of controllers (pair of Cobra joysticks, UBBU pedal set, and steering wheel))

VO//EdgeMax-SW-Earthmoving: Earthmoving machinery software package for Vortex Edge Max Simulator (Excavator, Backhoe loader, Bulldozer, Wheel loader, Articulated dump truck, Grader)

VO//EdgeMax-SW-Lifting: Lifting Equipment Software Pack for Vortex Edge Max Simulator (Crawler Crane, Tower Crane with Lifting Jib, All-Terrain Crane, Tower Crane)

VO//EdgeMax-Maint1A-Gar2A: 1 year maintenance and support + 2-year hardware warranty extension for Vortex Edge Max Simulator

Vortex Edge Advantage Machine Simulator:

VO//EdgeAdvantage-Base: Vortex Edge Advantage simulator (basic hardware platform with 3x 55-inch screens (rotating assembly), 1x touch screen, 1x seat on motion platform, 1x set of controllers (pair of Cobra joysticks, UBBU pedal set, and steering wheel))

VO//EdgeAdvantage-SW-Earthmoving: Earthmoving machinery software package for Vortex Edge Advantage simulator (excavator, backhoe loader, Bulldozer, Wheel Loader, Articulated Dump Truck)

VO//EdgeAdvantage-SW-Lifting: Lifting Equipment Software Package for Vortex Edge Advantage Simulator (Crawler Crane, Tower Crane with Lifting Jib, All-Terrain Crane, Tower Crane)

VO//EdgeAdvantage-Grader-HWSW: Grader and custom controllers option for Vortex Edge Advantage Simulator

VO//EdgeAdvantage-Bulldozer-HWSW: Bulldozer option and custom controllers for Vortex Edge Advantage Simulator

VO//EdgeAdvantage-Maint1A-Gar2A: 1-year maintenance and support + 2-year hardware warranty extension for Vortex Edge Advantage Simulator

Vortex Vehicle Simulator:

VO//InstructorStation: Instructor Station for Vortex Vehicle Simulators

VO//InstructorStationMaint1A-Gar2A: 1-year maintenance and support + 2-year hardware warranty extension for Vortex Instructor Station

VO//SignalorStation: Signal Station for Vortex Vehicle Simulators

VO//SignalorStationMaint1A-Gar2A: 1 year maintenance and support + 2-year hardware warranty extension for Vortex Signal Station

VO//FO-1j: 1-day Vortex training, travel expenses included

VO//IN+FO-1+1j: 1-day ERM installation and training, travel expenses included (less than 3 hours from Carpentras)

Videos:

Excavator

Bulldozer

Articulated dump truck

Grader

All-terrain crane

Crawler crane