Neumatic-FerroLab VR
Laboratory of pneumatic systems in virtual reality for railway engineering
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https://doi.org/10.56162/transdigital570Keywords:
virtual reality, engineer, pneumatic systems, education, simulation, educational technologyAbstract
This contribution introduces Neumatic-FerroLab VR, an immersive, virtual-based laboratory for railway pneumatic systems designed to train engineers in this sector. Its development arose from the need for alternatives to traditional physical laboratories, which are often limited by high costs and associated risks. Neumatic-FerroLab VR´s architecture includes modules for theoretical learning, interactive simulation, immersive practice, and automated assessment. It also facilitates instructor support by allowing students to visualize, manipulate, and gain an understanding of the operation of pneumatic components, all within a safe and controlled environment. From a transdigital perspective, Neumatic-FerroLab VR is a hybrid techno-pedagogical device that virtualizes the existing laboratory at the Interdisciplinary Professional Unit of Engineering and Social and Administrative Sciences of the National Polytechnic Institute in Mexico, enabling the combination of physical and digital practices. In this sense, it expands learning opportunities through pedagogically mediated, immersive educational experiences.
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