KoreaTech Today - Korea's Leading Tech and Startup Media Platform
  • Topics
    • Naver
    • Kakao
    • Nexon
    • Netmarble
    • NCsoft
    • Samsung
    • Hyundai
    • SKT
    • LG
    • KT
    • Retail
    • Startup
    • Blockchain
    • government
  • Topics
    • Naver
    • Kakao
    • Nexon
    • Netmarble
    • NCsoft
    • Samsung
    • Hyundai
    • SKT
    • LG
    • KT
    • Retail
    • Startup
    • Blockchain
    • government
No Result
View All Result
KoreaTech Today - Korea's Leading Tech and Startup Media Platform
No Result
View All Result
Home AI

ETRI Develops VR-based Firefighting Training Simulator

 1,245 total views,  2 views today

James Jung by James Jung
PUBLISHED: September 24, 2020 UPDATED: September 25, 2020
in AI, Tech Industry, VR
0
The Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) developed a VR firefighting training simulator to improve firefighters' skills. / photo courtesy of Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
The Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) developed a VR firefighting training simulator to improve firefighters' skills. / photo courtesy of Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute

The Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) developed a VR firefighting training simulator to improve firefighters' skills. / photo courtesy of Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute

The Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) announced on Wednesday that it developed a virtual reality (VR) fire extinguishing training simulator that trains firefighters in realistic fire situations. The VR-based training simulator aims to improve firefighters’ skills using real fire extinguishing equipment.

The Research Institute expects the simulator to minimize the occurrences in hazards and casualties from fire incidents.

The VR simulator includes a multi-sensory interface technology, a motion simulator technology, and an immersive training content.

The multi-sensory interface technology allows users to feel and experience lifelike scenarios during the training. Users could also experience performing tasks using fire hoses and nozzles.

The motion simulator allows users to walk or move up and down a slope in a virtual space. An installation cable ensures safety for users when wearing a head-mounted display.

The immersive training content consists of inputs from real firefighters who already underwent actual training.

The research team at ETRI intends to complete the application by establishing simulator technology to firefighting locations. The team creates 3D VR training set-ups using 3D drawings and fire flow calculation fluid role model engine-linked fire visualization. The researchers also utilize fire detection technology and AI-based hybrid multi-sensor information learning technologies.

An Advancing Technology

Researchers are also developing an IoT-based fire digital twin technology that enables real-time remote observation of fire conditions. ETRI said that the technology’s accuracy currently stands at 85 percent, intending to raise to 96 percent using AI-based learning.

ETRI also plans to develop a breathing apparatus for reproducing heat and cooling sensations in firefighting uniforms. The uniforms would contain a bio-signal monitoring technology designed for trainees. The plan also includes developing software that changes the training system’s virtual environment and lightens the simulator.

Dr. Woong-Yeon Yang said that the institute would promote local field demos and enter overseas markets simultaneously. The cooperation and communication with firefighters are vital for the advancement of technology.

The Ministry of Science and ICT supported the research since 2019 as part of the ICT-based social problem-solving technology development project. ETRI already applied for eight domestic and international patents and published 11 articles in domestic, foreign journals and academic conferences.

The VR simulator could also help in massive virtual training on the disinfection of COVID-19 through a network connection.

 

Check out other must-read articles from KoreaTechToday:

  • LG Uplus Establishes to Facilitate Global XR Content Telco Alliance
  • South Korea Holds First Online Digital Economy Forum 2020 (DEF2020).
  • LG Uplus to Provide 5G VR Content to Taiwan Telecom Company
  • LG Uplus, Nreal to Launch 5G-Powered AR Glasses “U+ Real Glass”
What’s your thoughts?
+1
2
Upvote
+1
0
Clap
+1
0
Clap
+1
0
On fire
+1
0
Meh
+1
0
Clap
+1
0
Tags: ETRIfirefightingtraining simulatorVirtual RealityVR

Related Posts

Interior Teacher
The Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) developed a VR firefighting training simulator to improve firefighters' skills. / photo courtesy of Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
AI

Korean home-styling designer match platform Interior Teacher gets Series A investment 

July 13, 2022
South Korean Govt shares strategic blueprint to become 5th biggest metaverse market globally
The Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) developed a VR firefighting training simulator to improve firefighters' skills. / photo courtesy of Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
metaverse

South Korean Govt shares strategic blueprint to become 5th biggest metaverse market globally

January 24, 2022
Samsung Introduces World’s First-ever MRAM Based In-Memory Computing
The Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) developed a VR firefighting training simulator to improve firefighters' skills. / photo courtesy of Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
AI

Samsung Introduces World’s First-ever MRAM Based In-Memory Computing

January 27, 2022
SK Group forms ‘SK ICT Alliance’ for AI chip development
The Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) developed a VR firefighting training simulator to improve firefighters' skills. / photo courtesy of Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
5G

SK Group forms ‘SK ICT Alliance’ for AI chip development

January 11, 2022
Kakao Brain builds image-generating AI model
The Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) developed a VR firefighting training simulator to improve firefighters' skills. / photo courtesy of Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
AI

Kakao Brain builds image-generating AI model

December 16, 2021
LG introduces dual-language AI model ‘Exaone’
The Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) developed a VR firefighting training simulator to improve firefighters' skills. / photo courtesy of Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
AI

LG introduces dual-language AI model ‘Exaone’

December 15, 2021
No Result
View All Result

Follow Us

FREE NEWSLETTER




PRODUCTS

Most Popular

  • 5 Best Korean to English Translation Apps

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Top South Korean Tech Products to Look Out for in 2021

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • SKT Popularizes Social VR with Ifland Metaverse Platform

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Top Nine Mobile MMORPG in South Korea for 2020

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Top 8 South Korean Mobile MMORPG to Watch Out For in 2021

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Best Korean Dramas To Watch This 2021

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • 5 All-Time Best Rom-Com K-Dramas to Watch

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Coway Changes Name After Netmarble’s Aquisition

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • LG, Samsung to Reveal Advanced AI-Based Fridges at CES 2020

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • KT Continues to Accelerate Its ‘Digico’ Transformation

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • About Us
  • Account Page
  • application form
  • Cookie policy
  • Default Redirect Page
  • homepage
  • Login
  • login form
  • LogOut
  • Newsletter
  • Privacy Policy
  • Register
  • Reset Password
  • Sample Page
  • Subscription Plan
  • Terms of Use
  • test
  • test
  • testpage
  • TOS Page
  • Visitor Inside User Page

Copyright © 2022 KoreaTechToday | About Us | Terms of Use |Privacy Policy |Cookie Policy|Contact : [email protected] |

No Result
View All Result
  • Topics
    • Naver
    • Kakao
    • Nexon
    • Netmarble
    • NCsoft
    • Samsung
    • Hyundai
    • SKT
    • LG
    • KT
    • Retail
    • Startup
    • Blockchain
    • government

Copyright © 2022 KoreaTechToday | About Us | Terms of Use |Privacy Policy |Cookie Policy|Contact : [email protected] |