JLG Launches AccessReady XR Operator Training Simulator

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JLG recently announced the availability of its new AccessReady XR Operator Training simulator, which will be on display at the American Rental Association’s ARA Show from February 18 to 20 in Anaheim, California. The simulator offers a safe way for boom lift operators to engage with efficient training programs that offer real-time feedback, quicker skill evaluations, and less idle time in order to meet ANSI standards. With AccessReady XR, you have real-world controls but can also see your hands represented virtually for a one-to-one connection. Other features include a multi-user mode, various training environments to choose from, customized metrics, and much more.

“We are excited to bring this revolutionary virtual-reality training program to our customers,” says Rick Smith, senior director of global product training for JLG Industries. “After years of testing, we feel this technology will help train boom lift operators faster and more effectively, which will significantly help to improve safety and jobsite performance.”

Pilot Program

The release of AccessReady XR comes after a year of rigorous testing to get feedback from customers, trade show attendees, and other parties to help fine-tune the simulation. “It’s been a privilege to pilot the AccessReady XR system for JLG this past year,” says Steve Wozniak, product support representative for Cloverdale Equipment Company. “My customers look forward to working with the VR kit at operator training classes. I’ve found it to be an extremely helpful training tool overall, but especially with my novice personnel. Putting them in the JLG VR system gives them real-world experience in a safe environment.”

Complete Package

The goal of the AccessReady XR Operator Training simulator is to replicate the experience of operating a boom lift, which is why the entire system is based on a JLG 800S platform complete with controls and a footswitch. The virtual-reality component includes a HTC Vive VR headset with sensors and a tracker as well as a Leap Motion camera. It also has a VR-compatible computer to run the AccessReady XR software, a keyboard and a monitor, a portable cabinet for storing the PC and VR equipment, and instructions for setup and ongoing operation.

If you’re interesting in purchasing some actual machines to go along with JLG’s virtual training, you’ll find a large selection of new and used JLG boom lifts and other JLG equipment for sale at MachineryTrader.com.

Source: JLG

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