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Giant VR Robots Are Building Railways In Japan

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Could VR-powered humanoid robots be the future of heavy construction? Earlier this month, JR West—a major railroad transportation company operating out of Japan—revealed plans to use giant VR-powered robots in the construction of future railroad lines. And that’s just the tip of the proverbial iceberg.

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Toyota Debuts Humanoid Robot Controlled By HTC Vive

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Wearable controls and a “Master Maneuvering System” lets you pilot the T-HR3 remotely. It seems like you can’t swing a stick nowadays without hitting a VR-controlled robot. Using what Toyota refers to as a “Master Maneuvering System, operators are able to control the entirety of the T-HR3 including its head, hands, arms and feet.

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Effective Employee Training for Construction & Mining Equipment Operations & Engineers

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The construction and mining industry is complex and requires highly skilled workers to operate expensive and complex equipment. While these methods can be effective, they require significant resources and time investment, which can be difficult to manage in a fast-paced industry like construction and mining.

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The Importance of Addressing Machine Downtime in Construction & Mining Equipment

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Machines are the backbone of the construction and mining industry, and their uptime is critical for the smooth running of the operations. This allows technicians to gain valuable experience in a safe, controlled environment and can help to improve their overall performance.

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Revolutionizing Employee Training: Augmented Reality in the Construction & Mining Equipment Industry

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Introduction: In the fast-paced world of construction and mining equipment, machine downtime is a costly issue that can significantly impact productivity and profitability. The Costly Impact of Machine Downtime: Machine downtime can result in substantial financial losses for companies in the construction and mining equipment industry.

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Boosting ROI for Construction & Mining Equipment: Strategies to Implement

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In the world of construction and mining equipment, maximizing ROI is key. In this article, we’ll explore various strategies to boost ROI in construction and mining equipment, including traditional methods and how new technologies such as AR and VR can be used to enhance these strategies. But how can this be achieved?

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Revolutionizing Employee Training: Augmented Reality in the Construction & Mining Equipment Industry

AUGray

Introduction: In the fast-paced world of construction and mining equipment, machine downtime is a costly issue that can significantly impact productivity and profitability. The Costly Impact of Machine Downtime: Machine downtime can result in substantial financial losses for companies in the construction and mining equipment industry.