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VR Driving School Simulator: Revolutionizing Driver Education with Cutting-Edge Virtual Reality Technology

Summary

Profile Type
  • Technology offer
POD Reference
TOLV20241015001
Term of Validity
15 October 2024 - 15 October 2025
Company's Country
  • Latvia
Type of partnership
  • Commercial agreement with technical assistance
Targeted Countries
  • All countries
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General information

Short Summary
Company based in EU, specializes in developing immersive VR simulators designed to enhance driving skills in a safe, controlled, and highly realistic environment. Backed by a team of experts in hardware and software, they offer a state-of-the-art VR driving school simulator that combines advanced virtual reality technology with real-world driving scenarios, providing a comprehensive learning experience for novice and experienced drivers alike.
Full Description
The Problem with Traditional Driver Education: Conventional driving schools often rely on real-life driving conditions, which can be risky, costly, and time-consuming. Many simulators on the market lack the ability to replicate realistic traffic conditions and do not offer sufficient training for complex driving situations such as emergency maneuvers, bad weather, or manual transmission stall recovery.

Solution: The VR Driving School Simulator bridges this gap, offering a fully immersive experience that mirrors real-world driving. By integrating both hardware and software, their simulator provides:
• Realistic Driving Physics: Accurately simulates various vehicle types, including manual and automatic transmissions.
• Real City Environments: The simulator can generate driving environments based on real cities where the customer is located, providing a highly customized and localized experience.
• Advanced Training Modules: From basic driving skills to mastering complex maneuvers like parallel parking and highway driving.
• VR Headset Experience: Unlike traditional monitor-based systems, this simulator offers a fully immersive VR experience that enhances realism and engagement.
• Dynamic Traffic Conditions: Users experience realistic road environments, including traffic flow, pedestrians, and road signs.
• Self-Service Operation: Designed to be fully self-service, the system requires minimal instructor supervision, making it easy to operate in any setting.
• Engaging Reward System: A badge system that encourages safe driving habits and rewards achievements like "No Mistakes Driver" or "Parking King," making the learning experience fun for teenagers and younger drivers.
• Comfort for All Ages: The simulator is designed to be intuitive and comfortable for learners of all ages, ensuring an enjoyable experience for everyone.

Key Features:
• Complete Hardware and Software Package: The simulator comes with all the necessary hardware, including high-end VR headset, driving pedals, vibrating seat, turning indicators and steering wheel, ensuring a smooth setup and operation.
• Stall Speed Training: Unique modules that simulate engine stall conditions caused by incorrect gear use, giving learners the experience of handling real-life driving errors safely.
• Highly Scalable for Driving Schools: With easy integration into any driving school's curriculum, this simulator can be used for one-on-one training or large group sessions.
• Interactive Feedback: Users receive real-time feedback on their performance, helping them improve driving skills faster and more efficiently.
• Fun and Engaging: The badge system motivates learners, making it an attractive option for younger drivers, keeping them engaged and focused on safety.

Applications:
• Driving Schools: A comprehensive solution for training new drivers in a risk-free environment.
• Traffic Safety Programs: Perfect for institutions aiming to promote safe driving habits.
• Corporate Driver Training: Companies can use this simulator to improve driving skills of their employees, reducing fleet costs and accident risks.
• Rehabilitation Programs: Helps individuals re-learn or enhance their driving skills after accidents or health issues.
• Adaptable for special needs customers: customize the simulator for special needs patients, offering modifications such as hand control of pedals or positioning the acceleration pedal on the left side. These customizations ensure that individuals with unique requirements can benefit from the same immersive and realistic driving experience.
Advantages and Innovations
• Realistic Experience: This advanced VR technology provides lifelike driving conditions that mimic real-world challenges, offering unparalleled immersion.
• Customizable Training: Tailored modules allow driving instructors to create custom lessons suited to each learner’s level.
• Safe and Cost-Effective: No wear and tear on real vehicles, and no fuel costs, making it an economical solution for driving schools.
• Portable and Scalable: The simulator is easy to set up and transport, perfect for mobile driving schools or larger institutions.
• VR Advantage: While many other simulators rely on standard monitor systems, our VR headset experience creates an unmatched sense of presence and realism, improving both learning outcomes and engagement.
Technical Specification or Expertise Sought
The company is looking for collaboration partners for commercial agreements with technical assistance.
Stage of Development
  • Already on the market
Sustainable Development Goals
  • Goal 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal
IPR status
  • No IPR applied

Partner Sought

Expected Role of a Partner
Introduction of the technology in other market.
Type and Size of Partner
  • SME <=10
  • SME 50 - 249
  • Big company
  • Other
  • University
  • SME 11-49
Type of partnership
  • Commercial agreement with technical assistance

Dissemination

Technology keywords
  • 11002 - Education and Training
  • 01005006 - Visualisation, Virtual Reality
Market keywords
  • 07001007 - Other leisure and recreational products and services
Targeted countries
  • All countries

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