Thanks to Numix, Vinci Energie technicians learn electrical procedures in virtual reality

During the Laval Virtual trade show, Laurent Giraldon and Nicolas Ribeyre met the Numix teams, who explain how Vinci Energie technicians use virtual reality to train themselves, for example, so that they can intervene on their customers' premises.

Training in electrical procedures

This is one of the modules deployed by Numix for Vinci Energies, enabling us to visualize all the accident sources involved in a project, without taking any risks. A small robot welcomes us to simulate the customer. We're in a virtual workspace, and we're going to carry out an intervention just as we would in real life. We'll first have to validate the administrative steps, then equip ourselves with PPE (Personal Protective Equipment). In this exercise, we'll have to follow the detailed procedure for an electrical intervention, and it appears that, out of habit, technicians may skip a step to save time. In this case, we're not risking anything, but we do have to do everything we can to make sure there's no voltage and close a circuit-breaker. Here we are, perched on a stepladder in the false ceiling, and if this is the first time we've performed this operation, there's a good chance we'll make a mistake. A virtual power surge will quickly call us to order if we perform the wrong manipulations, but then again, we're entitled to make mistakes. We've found that once we've gone through the whole process once, we've become automatic and can now shut down a circuit-breaker without risk. Our memory is stronger because we've experienced the scene in 3D, so we're ready and able to take the time to learn and try again, all without risk.

Founded in 2014 by Jeff Sebrechts and his business partner Amélie Raffenaud, Numix specializes in the creation of Immersive and Digital Learning for its major corporate clients. Real digital twins, these industry -led immersive simulators are known for their technical and pedagogic quality. Forever looking for new challenges, our 15-strong team are developing tomorrow’s tools to revolutionize the training sector.

Jeff Sebrechts,
CEO @Numix

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