Ford Motor Company and tech supplier Bosch have partnered to create a virtual reality training program for the Mustang Mach-E. This new program will allow technicians to learn how to service and maintain the all-electric vehicle without needing access to a physical model. In addition to teaching technicians how to perform diagnostics and services related to the Mach-E’s high-voltage system, virtual reality acts as an ongoing training tool that provides opportunities to pick up niche skills in the future. “The virtual reality training solution is about new technology that builds efficiency,” said Geoff Mee, director of operations for Bosch in the company’s Friday press release. “By improving the diagnostic process, technicians are able to perform maintenance and make repairs faster and more easily.” Ford is the first in the automotive industry to adopt Bosch’s program for its service technician powertrain repair course. Bosch arrived at proof of concept for their automotive repair training via virtual reality in 2019. Both Bosch and Ford make use of Facebook’s Oculus Quest headset, which allows organizations to scale their virtual reality applications. Companies like DHL, Johnson & Johnson, and Farmers Insurance have also adopted the Oculus for Business. The headset provides access to training in low-resource areas, safe training in risky fields, and collaborative work at all distances.
Dave Johnson, the director of Ford service engineering operations described the process, saying, “Technicians will be immersed in a simulated and gamified world, meaning they won’t need to rely on actual Mustang Mach-E vehicles to learn about …
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