A blog to keep you up-to-date on
VIRTUAL TRAINING
(Mobile, VR, AR, AI, Drive Sims, News, Events, etc)

Through this blog, we aim to keep you current on our next-gen driver training experiences and what's coming soon to a virtual sim near you!

🎄✨ Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Joyful Holidays! 🌟🎁

Jeff Rayner

Dec 21, 20231 min read

🎄✨ Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Joyful Holidays! 🌟🎁

As we celebrate the magic of the season, let's take a moment to appreciate the magical moments VR and XR brings. 🚀✨ Whether it's...

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A step by step guide to Building a driving simulator!

Jeff Rayner

Dec 21, 20236 min read

A step by step guide to Building a driving simulator!

Are you fascinated by the idea of driving a bus (or other vehicle) but constrained by the limitations of the real world? Or perhaps...

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Mastering Bus Driving Scenarios like bridges in Virtual Reality: Safe Training for Real-World Challenges

Jeff Rayner

Dec 21, 20232 min read

Mastering Bus Driving Scenarios like bridges in Virtual Reality: Safe Training for Real-World Challenges

In the era of advanced technology, extended reality (XR) has emerged as a groundbreaking tool for driver training, and we at DoT are...

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Beyond the Sun: The 6 Key Benefits of Weather and Time Integration in Bus Driving Simulators

Jeff Rayner

Nov 28, 20233 min read

Beyond the Sun: The 6 Key Benefits of Weather and Time Integration in Bus Driving Simulators

In the dynamic world of bus driving simulation, the integration of weather and time of day adds a layer of realism and complexity that...

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Guiding the Way: The Crucial Role of Lighting in Driving Simulators

Erick Marin

Nov 22, 20232 min read

Guiding the Way: The Crucial Role of Lighting in Driving Simulators

In the realm of driving simulators, where virtual landscapes mimic the complexities of real-world roads, one often overlooked yet...

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Precision Beyond Play: Elevating Bus Driving Simulation with Formula 1-Inspired Components

David Wikstrom

Oct 27, 20233 min read

Precision Beyond Play: Elevating Bus Driving Simulation with Formula 1-Inspired Components

In the realm of bus driving simulation, the quest for realism and effectiveness has never been more crucial. While gaming steering wheels...

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Unveiling the Magic: How Mixed Reality Transforms Driver Training?

Jeff Rayner

Oct 14, 20231 min read

Unveiling the Magic: How Mixed Reality Transforms Driver Training?

Imagine a world where the boundaries between reality and virtual learning seamlessly blur, enhancing your educational experience like...

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Driving Simulators 2.0: Unleashing the Power of Four Monitors for an Unparalleled Experience

Jeff Rayner

Sep 11, 20232 min read

Driving Simulators 2.0: Unleashing the Power of Four Monitors for an Unparalleled Experience

In the ever-evolving world of bus driving simulators, the quest for realism and immersion never ceases. One crucial element that can make...

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Jeff Rayner

Aug 22, 20231 min read

Pedestrians, Cyclists, and scenarios

We're currently testing some great improvements to our driving sim including: 1) Relevant NPC pedestrians at the correct locations - like...

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MXT Reality

May 4, 20231 min read

Take the bus in your pocket!

The beauty of tech is it isn't confined to the limitations of our real world. When it comes to learning about the bus, you can try VR,...

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Let's take you inside the KCM virtual bus

Jeff Rayner

Mar 26, 20232 min read

Let's take you inside the KCM virtual bus

It's one thing to create a digital twin of the bus, and yet a whole next level affair when you can walk around it, interact with it, and...

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Jeff Rayner

Mar 26, 20231 min read

Welcome to the KCM bus!

Our Gillig Hybrid Electric for KCM is ready for testing this week, and will be virtually deployed at the KCM training center for initial...

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Keeping things real - using a DDU for our UI

Jeff Rayner

Feb 23, 20231 min read

Keeping things real - using a DDU for our UI

Designing user interface [UI] for a realistic experiences in virtual reality can be tricky. To mirror the real world, and help with...

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Do you know how to escape through the roof safety hatch on a bus?

Jeff Rayner

Feb 8, 20231 min read

Do you know how to escape through the roof safety hatch on a bus?

We're guessing probably not... but within a few minutes of our experience, you'll know everything you need. The animation below is a part...

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Jeff Rayner

Feb 8, 20231 min read

Learning about the driver safety door

Since COVID times, bus drivers were an essential part of helping everyone get back to work. In doing so, they put themselves at risk of...

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Ever wondered where your steering wheel goes?

Jeff Rayner

Feb 8, 20231 min read

Ever wondered where your steering wheel goes?

Well, if you are going through your CDL, you really should know if you want to pass! It's not quite as simple as it at first appears......

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Jeff Rayner

Feb 8, 20231 min read

3D modeling - behind the scenes

It's easy to overlook the fact the our 3D artists are literally that - artists. They can concoct beautiful 3D models from mere diagrams...

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Jeff Rayner

Feb 8, 20231 min read

What's behind the wheel?

Funny you should ask, we are currently creating an experience that attempts to now just answer that question, but teach you everything...

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Jeff Rayner

Feb 8, 20231 min read

Mixed Reality for vehicle maintenance

As part of a mixed reality vehicle maintenance experience we are creating, our team is deconstructing multiple areas of the vehicle, and...

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Jeff Rayner

Feb 7, 20231 min read

Multi-screens no problem

Our suite of XR driver training solutions encompasses experiences that span the use of multiple devices including virtual reality using...

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A blog to keep you up-to-date on
VIRTUAL TRAINING
(Mobile, VR, AR, AI, Drive Sims, News, Events, etc)