Required Hardware
Each VR Mechatronics license will require a Meta Quest 2 or Meta Quest 3 VR headset (purchased separately). (NOTE: Meta Quest 3 VR headset recommended.)

VR Smart Factory - Allen-Bradley | VR870-AB

Amatrol's VR Smart Factory - Allen-Bradley (VR870-AB) creates a digital twin of Amatrol’s three-cart Mechatronics training system that can be explored virtually via a Meta Quest 3 VR headset. Users can observe the operation of the system that assembles a working industrial directional control valve, including pneumatic pick and place feeding, go/no-go gauging/quality inspection (height and orientation verification), and automated inventory/parts storage.

In addition to observing the system in action, users can also interact with the virtual system, performing a variety of skills, such as: adjusting air pressure regulators for cylinders and vacuum generators; adjusting the ultrasonic sensor that regulates height measurement; viewing system information on the HMI screen; and adding parts to the gravity feeder. Several of these actions can also be performed via shortcuts using the left hand gaze controller on the VR headset.

Shortcut the Mechatronics Learning Curve with VR

Whether you already own an Amatrol Mechatronics training system or are investing in one soon, Amatrol’s VR Mechatronics shortcuts the learning curve for users. Every user with a licensed VR headset can become familiar with the system’s operation and practice basic adjustments to see how they affect the system’s operation BEFORE working on the physical system. VR Mechatronics allows users to experiment and make mistakes in a virtual environment. Instructors can also expand the number of users learning at any particular time by allowing some users to work on the physical system while others use VR, which replicates the experience of using the real system.

Flexibility

Instructors can allow multiple users to share one headset, or multiple headsets can be used to allow several users to interact with the virtual system simultaneously.

Accessibility

Amatrol’s full Mechatronics line requires a generous amount of lab space that not all facilities can accommodate. VR Mechatronics, on the other hand, requires very little space. In fact, users with accessibility issues will find that they can observe and interact with the system virtually even when seated or in a very small space.

Expand Users’ Learning Experience

VR Mechatronics replicates the real three-cart Mechatronics system in such detail that it presents a unique opportunity for instructors to combine VR Mechatronics with the real physical training system and Amatrol’s eLearning curriculum to create an immersive learning experience that will better prepare users with real hands-on skills relevant to modern industry needs. Industry 4.0 skills are in high demand today, and workers with experience with advanced technology, such as VR and digital twins, are highly valued in the job market.

Required Hardware

Each VR Mechatronics license will require a Meta Quest 3 VR headset (purchased separately).

Mechatronics | Automation Systems

Modern industry utilizes complex production systems to produce high-quality, economical products for an ever demanding world. Amatrol’s Mechatronics training programs teach systems-level thinking and industrial automation skill-building that prepares learners to for mechatronics operation, hands-on PLC programming, and industrial maintenance and problem solving for real-world manufacturing environments. With the proliferation of automation technology, mechatronics is one of the fastest growing technical education programs in the world. Many technologies are integrated to make these sophisticated production systems including mechanical, electrical, electronics, and software. In order to meet this vital industry demand, Amatrol has developed both a large scale mechatronics line and a portable, tabletop mechatronics training system, each with highly interactive eLearning mechatronics courses. Each of these systems is comprised of individual stations that can be purchased separately when mechatronics training is necessary but budgets must be observed or all together to form a total learning experience. This training experience can apply to various careers such as mechatronics engineer / technician, automation engineer / technician, and systems engineer / technician.

AUTOMATION | Course Sequence

ELECTRICAL | Course Sequence

ELECTRONICS | Course Sequence

FLUID POWER | Course Sequence

GREEN TECHNOLOGY | Course Sequence

LEAN MANUFACTURING | Course Sequence

MACHINING | Course Sequence

MANUFACTURING PROCESSES | Course Sequence

MATERIALS | Course Sequence

MECHANICAL | Course Sequence

PROCESS CONTROL | Course Sequence

QUALITY ASSURANCE | Course Sequence

SAFETY | Course Sequence

THERMAL / HVAC | Course Sequence

WORKPLACES EFFECTIVENESS | Course Sequence

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