Polar Crane

Virtual Reality Simulator

The ITI VR Crane Simulation Library is the most comprehensive and widely used VR crane training simulator in the world. Developed in partnership with global crane leaders like Bechtel, Mammoet, and in the case of Polar Crane, Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA).
 

175 Ton Capacity - Built to Handle Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) Components

The ITI VR Polar Crane, sometimes referred to as Reactor Servicing Cranes, operate on a circular track or runway, within containment/reactor facilities. Polar cranes' primary function is removal and replacement of reactor components, and are also utilized during the refueling and outage process. 

Due to the highly specialized environment and use cases, training for polar crane operators presents a number of challenges. 

 

Our Mission

ITI VR and Serious Labs have partnered to deliver the most robust Crane Simulation Library in the world, featuring over 1,000 scenarios across 9 crane models to a community of subscribers that benefit with each new crane model, scenario,
and feature released.

Hardware Options

All ITI VR Station Base Options Include:

  • High Powered VR Laptop
  • Oculus Headset & 2 Oculus Sensors
  • Configuration Pod Mounts
  • Controller Pods
MOTION BASE SIMULATOR STATION
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w/Controller Pods and Footpedals
DESKTOP SIMULATOR STATION
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Shown w/Twin Single Axis and Multi-Axis Control Pods
TRIPLE SINGLE AXIS POD
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TWIN SINGLE AXIS POD
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MULTI-AXIS POD
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MODULAR FOOT PEDAL
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More than 70 unique polar crane operator learning scenarios!

High Level Objectives include:

Tutorial

  • Learn basic functions, controls, and operation techniques.

Hook & Pole

  • Repetitions focusing on hook manipulation.
  • Repetitions focusing on load control.

Barrel

  • Learn rotate and trolley control functions.
  • Learn how to catch the swing of the block.
  • Repetitions with a focus on precision and accuracy.

Full Lift Execution

  • Utilize multiple functions to handle large loads safely and efficiently.
  • Multiple loads unique to the nuclear environment including - Missile Shields, Gate Blocks, Reactor Vessel Head, and Internal Components.

Signal Scenarios

  • Learn voice signals for Polar Crane operation.

Stacking Scenarios

  • Utilize multiple functions to lift and place practice loads (blocks), safely and efficiently.