Virtual Reality (VR) as a demonstrator and learning platform of sustainable, modern and innovative mining
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| Coordinator | Luleå tekniska universitet - Avdelningen för geoteknologi |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 800 000 |
| Project duration | May 2020 - May 2021 |
| Status | Completed |
Important results from the project
The aim and objectives of the project are to use VR modules in a modern, exciting and interesting way to spread information about modern Swedish mining to different target groups within academia and industry. During the project the aim and objectives have been fulfilled by that existing VR models have been bug fixed, updated and made available to the public, academia and industry. Updated models are available for general public, is used in university courses and are available for training in the mining industry.
Expected long term effects
The results from the project will be continuously used as an information tool on modern mining, as a learning element in university education. Expected effects are to get a good distribution to both the general public, mining industry and university students of how a modern mine works. The workshops organized within the project with Swedish Science Centers will lead to a continued dissemination of information in new constellations with the long-term goal of attracting new groups to work in this industry.
Approach and implementation
The project layout with work packages has suited the objectives of the project well. The activities in the project have supported to achieve the project targets. Information and dissemination activities within the project have to some extent been inhibited and adapted due to the prevailing pandemic and social distancing. Meetings and workshops in the project have on most occasions instead been conducted via distance adapted online solutions.