The Power of Haptics at I/ITSEC 2023

We are back from I/ITSEC 2023, the world’s largest modeling, simulation, and training event, which was held from 27 to 30 November 2023 in Orlando, FL.

In the context of training simulations, haptic feedback has become crucial for enhancing immersion and awareness in safety, procedural, and logistics scenarios.
On this occasion, visitors had the opportunity to experience our TouchDIVER device in a safety training simulation developed in collaboration with our partner, PACE Aerospace Engineering & Information Technology GmbH. We have received positive feedback and valuable insights from visitors and industry’s operators.

Here is a recap of our I/ITSEC 2023 experience!

A new demo for safety training

Implemented into VR maintenance procedure and safety training simulations, TouchDIVER excels in faithfully replicating physical sensations, surpassing HMD controllers and other haptic solutions. Together with our partner PACE Aerospace Engineering & Information Technology GmbH, we have created a short new demo simulating a firefight procedure inside an aircraft. The integration of TouchDIVER in this scenario enables users to learn to handle potential hazards and risky situations through realistic manipulation and natural movements, without actual physical risk. This leads to improved levels of awareness, dexterity and coordination, thus reducing the chances of accidents in real-world settings.

Some feedback from visitors

TouchDIVER has gained recognition across various applications, ranging from aerospace simulations and safety training to vehicles maintenance in VR. Visitors have greatly appreciated its embedded technology, particularly for thermal cues, realistic grasping sensations, and precise finger tracking, which enhance the authenticity of training simulations. Additionally, TouchDIVER has been recognized for its user-friendly structure – featuring a lightweight design, an intuitive software interface, a quick calibration process – besides facilitating natural movements within virtual experiences.

As analyzed in our recent article “5 reasons to integrate haptics in your VR Industrial Training”, the true potential of VR training lies in its ability to simulate a trainee’s actual job. In this context, haptics is a powerful technology to replicate natural interactions in industrial VR environments, thus enhancing the effectiveness of the training.