DANGEROUS GOODS VEHICLE
DRIVER TRAINING

PROJECT TYPE – Insite Training
PARTNERS – TÜV Süd Academy, Germany

Before hitting the road, oil tanker drivers must thoroughly understand all safety aspects of their vehicles. This comprehensive immersive training empowers them to master these critical points online, ensuring they are fully prepared before they drive.

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The initial view of the training shows the front grill of the articulated truck. There is an info point for the orange information panel and options to travel into the cabin or around the vehicle — Initial view of immersive training showing the front grill of the articulated truck with an info point for the orange panel and options to travel into the cabin or around the vehicle.
This image presents the initial view of immersive training, commissioned by TÜV Süd Academy, showing the front grill of an articulated truck. An info point is visible for the orange information panel, providing additional details about the vehicle’s key components. The training interface offers the option to either travel into the cabin or explore the vehicle’s exterior. The immersive experience utilizes 360-degree photography and VR training in 360 degrees, allowing users to move around and interact with the vehicle to learn about its features in detail. Online space visualization and immersive experience design are integrated into the training to create a comprehensive and interactive learning environment for dangerous goods vehicle drivers.

Controller for the battery switch in a dangerous goods vehicle, with an overview of how it connects to the battery displayed in another point.
This image shows the controller for the battery switch in a dangerous goods vehicle, providing an overview of how it connects to the actual battery, which is displayed at another point in the immersive training. Commissioned by TÜV Süd Academy, this part of the immersive training offers a detailed look at critical components of the vehicle’s electrical system. By using 360-degree photography and VR training in 360 degrees, the training allows users to interact with and understand the connections between the battery switch and the battery. The training utilizes online space visualization and immersive experience design to create a comprehensive learning environment for dangerous goods vehicle drivers.

Tablet view of the battery switching unit on the fixed-wheel base dangerous goods truck, showing the info panel and exposed battery after removing the cover. — Tablet view of the battery switching unit on the fixed-wheel base dangerous goods truck, showing the info panel and the exposed battery after removing the cover.
This image captures a tablet view of the battery switching unit on a fixed-wheel base dangerous goods truck in the German version of the training. The info panel is visible, showing what it looks like when the cover is removed to reveal the battery underneath. This immersive training, commissioned by TÜV Süd Academy, uses 360-degree photography to provide a detailed view of the truck’s critical components. The training allows users to interact with the environment, exploring the battery switching unit and learning how to safely handle such components in a virtual setting. VR training in 360 degrees and online space visualization are utilized to create a comprehensive and interactive learning experience for dangerous goods vehicle drivers.

Capture from the mobile phone version of immersive training for dangerous goods vehicles, showing an articulated and fixed-wheel truck with fire protection information and navigation points. — Capture from the mobile phone version of immersive training for dangerous goods vehicles, showing both an articulated and fixed-wheel truck with a focus on the fire protection information point and navigation points.
This image presents a capture from the mobile phone version of immersive training for dangerous goods vehicles, showcasing both an articulated and fixed-wheel truck. The image highlights the fire protection information point as part of the training. Navigation points are visible between the trucks and above, guiding users through the interactive training environment. Additionally, the training allows users to access the space underneath the Scania truck, providing a detailed view of important components. This immersive training leverages 360-degree photography and VR training in 360 degrees to enhance learning, while online space visualization and immersive experience design ensure a realistic and engaging environment for drivers.

Floating map overview with immersive training from Look.Insite, showing 3D connections between locations for a comprehensive training experience.
This image showcases the floating map feature in immersive training from Look.Insite, which provides users with an overview of their location and allows them to understand the three-dimensional connections between different points. The map enables users to interact with the environment, helping them visualize the layout and spatial relationships within the training scenario. This interactive feature is part of a broader immersive experience design that uses 360-degree photography and VR training in 360 degrees to enhance learning. The floating map is an essential tool for users to explore locations and gain a deeper understanding of the immersive training environment.

Interactive VR interface displaying a Mercedes tanker truck, with a virtual hand navigating the immersive environment.
This image shows an interactive VR interface displaying a Mercedes tanker truck, where a virtual hand is used to navigate the immersive environment. The training interface allows users to explore the truck in a fully interactive 360-degree space, enhancing the learning experience. As part of the immersive training, commissioned by TÜV Süd Academy, users can engage with key components of the vehicle using intuitive controls, simulating real-world scenarios. This VR training in 360 degrees offers a hands-on approach to understanding the truck’s features, supported by online space visualization and immersive experience design. The virtual hand navigation feature adds another layer of interactivity to the training, allowing users to easily move through the environment.

Being able to access the top of the tanker is not something you could normally do during a group training due to safety issues. This image shows how you can gain access and information using online training which would not necessarily be available even in person. — Accessing the top of the tanker in immersive training, providing information that would not typically be available during in-person group training due to safety concerns.
This image demonstrates how immersive training allows users to access and gather information from the top of the tanker, which would not be possible during traditional group training sessions due to safety concerns. The training, commissioned by TÜV Süd Academy, uses online space visualization and 360-degree photography to provide a virtual experience that enables users to explore difficult-to-reach areas of the vehicle. By using VR training in 360 degrees, trainees can safely interact with components such as the top of the tanker, which is usually inaccessible in person. This training offers a comprehensive and interactive learning environment that is more detailed and accessible than conventional training methods.

Tablet version of the immersive training for the Scania S730 dangerous goods vehicle, showing navigation points and the interactive map for exploring the vehicle, including the option to move around, climb under, or onto the roof.
This image showcases the tablet version of the immersive training, commissioned by TÜV Süd Academy, for the Scania S730 dangerous goods vehicle. It highlights various navigation points and an interactive map that allows users to explore the vehicle. The map enables users to move around the vehicle, climb underneath, or even get onto the roof, providing an immersive and detailed training experience. The training is in German, with 5% of the training completed. This immersive experience uses 360-degree photography and VR training in 360 degrees to enhance learning through interactive exploration. Online space visualization and immersive experience design ensure a realistic and engaging virtual environment for dangerous goods vehicle drivers.

Aim:

Develop an engaging immersive training for drivers of dangerous goods vehicles, enabling them to understand and verify the essential safety features of their specific vehicle before taking the road.

Challenge:

Provide an engaging training experience that is-
- compatible with various VR headsets and mobile devices.
- allows users to explore the vehicle from multiple perspectives including above, below, and inside the cabin.
- highlights the key differences between two types of oil tankers.
- enables interactive examination of the contents within several sealed containers.

Solution:

Present both vehicles in a simultaneous view at one location. Utilise one-shot cameras to capture their undersides while integrating animations that allow exploration of closed cabinets and cabin spaces. Highlight various instances of identical safety features across different models using info point instancing

Animations

Our animation feature distinguishes
Look insite from other 360° providers, as you can leverage a stop motion technique in. conjunction with our builder tool to craft interactive, movable objects within the virtual space. This animation plays a vital role in unlocking various compartments, which house control mechanisms and nozzles,
effectively showcasing how these
compartments can be opened and revealing the fascinating contents within.

Headset VR

This project pioneered the development of our fully immersive VR headset solution, initially starting as a desktop experience accessible through a browser. We encountered various challenges in creating a fully immersive version that utilized the built-in headset browser and handheld controls. Today, this advanced functionality is now available to be integrated into all new projects.

Info Point Variations

Understanding the function of a specific object often requires an exploration of how it operates under various conditions. The warning signs and informational indicators on a hazardous materials vehicle come in a multitude of forms, yet they fundamentally fulfill the same critical role. This training involves a systematic approach to navigating the safety elements emphasizing their shared characteristics while elucidating the reasons for their varied appearances.

Working with IHK

The ADR immersive training was initially designed as a teaching resource for an internal program at TÜV SÜD Academy and has evolved into a widely adopted European training solution by IHK, enabling drivers to complete certified training remotely, without the need for in person attendance. This development not only facilitated a comprehensive revision of the training content but also included its translation into English, thereby expanding its accessibility. Translation is available across all new projects.

Cultural Discovery

The photography took place at Willig, a specialist in dangerous goods vehicles located in Straubing, Bavaria, and the shoot coincided with the vibrant Oktoberfest, adding an extra layer of excitement to the experience.

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