Proposal Acronym: EcoDrive XR
Proposal Title: Immersive Training for Sustainable Electric Vehicle Manufacturing
Proposal Summary:
EcoDrive XR is an innovative XR-based training project led by MATSUKO in partnership with the Secondary Vocational School of Industrial Technologies in Kosice-Saca, aimed at revolutionizing education in the electric vehicle (EV) industry. The project integrates advanced holographic technology and interactive 3D models to provide immersive virtual learning experiences focused on sustainable automotive manufacturing.
Key Objectives:
- Prepare Skilled Labor for the EV Industry: Equip students with practical skills and knowledge for green automotive careers, particularly supporting Volvo’s upcoming EV factory in Slovakia.
- Promote Sustainability & Circular Economy: Teach sustainable production techniques and circular economy principles to reduce environmental impact and advance carbon neutrality goals.
- Enhance Educational Methods: Modernize local vocational curricula by combining traditional education with cutting-edge XR technology.
- Advance Gender Equality: Encourage gender diversity in the automotive and engineering sectors.
- Support EU Green Deal Goals: Align with European and global climate initiatives by fostering a carbon-neutral workforce.
Technological Innovations & Features:
- Holographic Teachers: Leverages MATSUKO’s patented holographic technology to create lifelike 3D holograms of instructors, capturing over 80% of nonverbal communication for a realistic and engaging training experience.
- Immersive Learning Environment: Provides interactive 3D models of EV components to simulate real-world production processes in a virtual classroom.
- Personalized Learning Tools: Uses XR2LEARN’s emotion detection and adaptive learning systems to monitor student engagement and improve learning outcomes.
- Modular Training Programs: Covers key stages of EV manufacturing, including battery chemistry, vehicle assembly, and sustainable practices, making the content scalable for global replication.
- Industry Collaboration: Works closely with Volvo Cars and InoBat, ensuring training solutions meet real-world industry needs.
Impact & Benefits:
- Future-Ready Workforce: Prepares students for high-demand, eco-friendly jobs in the growing EV and sustainable manufacturing sectors.
- Enhanced Training Efficiency: Reduces reliance on physical resources while offering scalable, cost-effective, and flexible training programs.
- Environmental Sustainability: Supports carbon neutrality by promoting eco-friendly manufacturing and circular economy practices.
- Gender Inclusion: Promotes gender equality by encouraging diverse participation in the automotive and engineering fields.
- Global Scalability: Provides a modular learning approach adaptable to different regions and industry standards, ensuring international applicability.
Development Plan:
By the end of the project, EcoDrive XR will:
- Deliver XR Training Modules aligned with EV manufacturing and sustainability.
- Deploy Holographic Learning Tools to enhance education and engagement.
- Evaluate Impact through student performance and industry readiness metrics.
- Scale & Share Solutions to replicate the training model globally and advance EU Green Deal goals.
EcoDrive XR plays a pivotal role in shaping the future workforce for a carbon-neutral automotive industry, positioning Slovakia as a leader in EVand sustainable training methodologies.
Applicants:
- MATSUKO s.r.o.
- Stredná odborná skola Ucnovská 5, Kosice – Saca
Country: Slovakia