General Robotics Ltd. (GRL) has opened an ROV pilot support and assessment center in Aberdeen. GRL has also developed assessment metrics software, which when used with a ROVolution simulator, can objectively assess a pilot’s performance of key ROV flight maneuvers such as maintaining a flight path and tether management. The software also evaluates core competencies, like the use of navigation aids, spatial awareness, and timekeeping.
A news items was published here at ROVworld.com (in greater detail) a few days back. You can still find the full article on the front page (at the time of this post) or in News archives at a later date.
We have also added a downloadable .pdf file in the downloads section of the website under ROV/Training.
Comments by James Mc.
Whilst some may scoff at the idea of an ROV simulator others may one day indeed find themselves sitting in a pilots chair looking at a simulated construction scenario prior to heading offshore to carry out a project.
Giving it some thought I can see how a facility like this may appear attractive to the main operators to be used as a training aid prior to deploying millions of Euros worth of equipment offshore.
best regards
James Mc
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