Why use Virtual Reality simulations in technical training?
Computer-based virtual reality training is ideal when real reality training would be too expensive, too dangerous, inconvenient, or unavailable. Our first simulation project, for example, will create a training simulation of setting up a CNC lathe. The real machine is worth about a half-million dollars, and the simulation will let people learn off-line while the real machine stays in production. Where did the Johnson in the Johnson Center for Virtual Reality come from? The center name honors the late Minnesota State Senator, Janet Johnson. Senator Johnson was a strong advocate for Pine Technical College and public education during her whole distinguished political career. Her untimely and sudden death in August of 1999 was a deep loss to the state and region. We chose this way to commemorate her. Partners Minnesota Job Skills Partnership MnSCU Emerging Curriculum Program Atscott Manufacturing Company, Inc. in Pine City, Minnesota Glenn Metalcraft, Inc. in Princeton, Minnesota Raven Mac
