600+ Respond to ITI Mobile Crane Operator Simulator Survey

Industrial Training International (ITI) launched a survey at the end of June to learn more about the potential of virtual reality (VR) simulator use in the crane and rigging industry as a training tool. 76% of survey respondents look favorably on VR use for crane training, according to results.

VR is a computer-generated perspective that allows the user to experience an altered reality environment. The latest generation of VR headsets fit around the user’s head and over their eyes, visually separating him or her from whatever space they are physically occupying. Computer generated images make up the simulated reality and are fed to the user using two small lenses within the headset.

Through the VR headset, a user can virtually climb Mt. Everest, experience the view from the top of the Eiffel Tower, explore the Amazon or experience a movie as one of the main characters.

With the possibilities of VR being endless, ITI was keen to survey the crane industry. The survey was completed by more than 600 individuals in its entirety. Every completed survey submission was automatically entered to win an Apple Watch or an Amazon Echo, with the winners being announced on Friday 22 July.

The survey methodology, findings and complete results can be seen here.

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