Overview

Ever accidentally dug into a gas line? No? Let's KEEP it that way. This VR training prototype teaches excavation workers to spot buried utilities BEFORE they make the evening news. Plot twist: you're holding a REAL spade with REAL weight—but the consequences of piercing a gas main stay safely virtual. Muscle memory without the explosions.

Features

A Vive tracking puck lives inside an actual spade handle, and your brain absolutely believes you're digging. Unity physics models soil resistance; the shovel 'feels' different when you're near something dangerous. X-ray vision reveals hidden pipes and cables. Hit something you shouldn't? BOOM—memorable feedback, zero fatalities. Utility warning sign recognition gets drilled into trainees through repetition. This prototype proved VR safety training isn't just cheaper than accidents—it's MORE effective because people can fail repeatedly and learn from every virtual explosion.