VREnergy: A simulator for critical operating procedures in electrical substations with evaluation process

• Saulo P. Ribeiro Universidade Vila Velha https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4301-1538
• Thiago Silva Martins Vale S.A. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7297-2413
• Gabriel Alejandro Meynard Universidade Vila Velha https://orcid.org/0009-0006-5223-2892
• Lucas Bertolino Santos Costa Universidade Vila Velha http://orcid.org/0009-0004-6969-8985
• Gabriel de O. M. Santos Universidade Vila Velha https://orcid.org/0009-0001-6165-1988
• André Coco Pereira Melotti Universidade Vila Velha https://orcid.org/0009-0004-7052-2223
• Gabriel Cordeiro de Carvalho Universidade Vila Velha
• Matheus Muruci de S. Lopes Universidade Vila Velha https://orcid.org/0009-0009-3532-3882

Resumo

This article presents a VR simulator developed with Unity 3D for critical electrical maintenance procedures in a factory setting. The simulator offers two modes: tutorial, for guided step-by-step instruction, and free mode, for independent skill testing. Upon completion, operators receive detailed performance reports with scores based on their procedural errors. The simulator has proven effective in reducing factory accidents and increasing operator engagement in training sessions.

Palavras-chave: Training, simulation, safety, industrial processes, virtual reality, Unity 3D

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