How Wärtsilä Revolutionizes Maritime Training with Varjo’s XR Technology
Wärtsilä is developing innovative mixed reality training solutions that hold potential to revolutionize the way seafarers are trained.
Naval crews are already using Varjo XR to practise navigation, seamanship, and weapons procedures in immersive simulations that mirror the reality of operations at sea.
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INDUSTRY LEADERS CHOOSE VARJO FOR ADVANCED SHIP AND CREW TRAINING IN MIXED REALITY.
Read case study“In the future, mixed reality is going to be one of the cornerstone technologies of maritime training.”
Johan Ekvall - Head of Products, Wärtsilä Voyage
Read case study“The advantages are clear, and the industry-leading visual quality of Varjo headsets make them the perfect fit for our needs.”
Jan Michelsen - Director of Department, Simulation, Ports & Training, Force Technology
Read case study“Back in the day, synthetic training was good to have. Now I believe it is fundamentally necessary.”
Rahul C. Thakkar - President of Bohemia Interactive Simulations
FORCE Technology
FORCE Technology used Varjo headsets to transform maritime training, achieving up to a thousand-fold reduction in operating costs. By replacing costly traditional simulators with portable, headset-based systems, they brought high-fidelity bridge training closer to the point of need and made immersive, scalable practice accessible for more crews.
Clarity and comfort
The Varjo XR-4 Series delivers unmatched realism in maritime training, using advanced video pass-through, dual 4K displays, and LiDAR sensors to align physical and virtual elements seamlessly. Bridge crews and ship teams can work naturally with instruments, controls, and systems while avoiding negative training risk. Ergonomic features — such as a zero-gravity headband, automatic IPD adjustment, and active cooling — make extended navigation and scenario drills comfortable and effective even in demanding environments.
The varjo advantage
Varjo’s XR solutions provide the realism, interoperability, and security needed to prepare personnel for mission-critical operations. The XR-4 Series delivers uncompromising fidelity and integrates seamlessly with leading simulators, software, and hardware. Built for portability and scalability, and backed by Varjo’s defense-certified expert services, it is the trusted foundation for the future of training.
Wärtsilä is developing innovative mixed reality training solutions that hold potential to revolutionize the way seafarers are trained.
FORCE Technology is bringing about a second generational shift in maritime training with the help of Varjo’s virtual and mixed reality.
Company News / March 18, 2024
FORCE Technology and Varjo have signed a strategic frame agreement to bring VR/XR solutions to the maritime training industry.
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