IRVINE, California –August 22, 2024 – EON Reality, the global leader in AI-assisted Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality-based knowledge transfer for industry and education, today announced a groundbreaking achievement in collaboration with South West Gauteng Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College in South Africa. Leveraging EON-XR’s innovative Train AI and EON Portal features, the college has successfully developed 100 new immersive lesson experiences, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of educational content creation.
This remarkable accomplishment is part of a pilot program stemming from a six-year project with the Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority (MerSETA) in South Africa. The project showcases the transformative power of EON-XR’s latest features, which enable educators to rapidly convert traditional learning materials into engaging, interactive 3D experiences.
The success of this initiative was built upon a foundation of extensive training materials developed by MerSETA. These comprehensive manuals, covering a wide range of technical and vocational subjects, served as the primary source for creating the new immersive lessons. The scope of these materials is truly impressive, encompassing key themes such as:
- Automotive Engineering
- Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
- Manufacturing and Production
- Welding and Fabrication
- Air-conditioning, Refrigeration, and Ventilation
- Safety and Quality Management
- Cross-cutting Generic Skills
By leveraging these detailed manuals, South West Gauteng TVET College was able to create a diverse set of lessons that maintain the depth and breadth of the original content while enhancing it with immersive, interactive elements.
Dan Lejerskar, Chairman of EON Reality, expressed his excitement about the project’s success: « What South West Gauteng TVET College has achieved is a perfect demonstration of the power and accessibility of our Train AI and EON Portal features. By simply uploading their existing training materials into the EON-XR platform, they were able to develop 100 full, immersive lesson experiences. This is the future of education – where technology empowers educators to create rich, interactive content with unprecedented ease and speed. »
The key to this rapid development lies in EON-XR’s Institutional Train AI feature, introduced in the recent 10.3 release. This cutting-edge technology can transform up to 500 MB of traditional text and image-based materials into dynamic 3D metaverse experiences, complete with avatar guides and interactive elements. The process is not only fast but also maintains the integrity and educational value of the original content while enhancing it with immersive elements.
Complementing the Train AI feature, the EON Portal introduces AI-powered avatars capable of dynamic, real-time interactions within these newly created 3D knowledge portals. This allows students to engage with virtual tutors in a way that closely mimics real-world interactions, providing a more personalized and effective learning experience.
This successful pilot project with South West Gauteng TVET College serves as a powerful example of how EON-XR’s advanced features can be leveraged to transform education and training across various sectors. As the project with MerSETA continues, EON Reality anticipates further innovations and applications of this technology in the South African education and training landscape.
Educational institutions, corporations, and training organizations interested in revolutionizing their learning and development processes are encouraged to contact EON Reality for more information or to schedule a demonstration of the EON-XR platform.
About EON Reality
EON Reality is a world leader in Augmented and Virtual Reality-based experience creation for education and industry. EON Reality’s AI-powered XR platform has been the primary interface for knowledge transfer and skills development for many institutions and organizations worldwide, contributing to the upskilling and reskilling of millions of individuals globally.
