Virtual Reality In Mining: Pushing The Boundaries
The University of New South Wales’ mine simulator. Image: University of New South Wales. BY AMY BLOM THE benefits of virtual reality for miners are growing at a rapid pace, particularly in training and safety. Now, it could be time to expand the technology and begin looking at fully integrated systems. Augmented and virtual reality has become more widespread within the mining sector and according to researchers, exciting developments could be on the horizon. Virtual reality has already been used by numerous universities and organisations in Australia as an educational tool for engineering students and future mine workers. In recent years, the technology has also been used as a safety training tool for miners and rescue brigades in Australia. Internationally, virtual…