Incheon TP Develops VR Educational Content for Root Industry... Master Craftsmen Skill Transfer and Talent Cultivation

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Hyesook] Incheon Technopark (Incheon TP) announced on the 7th that it will develop virtual reality (VR) educational content to be used for the transfer of skills from master craftsmen in the root industry and the cultivation of core talents.

This project aims to establish a growth foundation for the root industry, which forms the basis of the national manufacturing industry and future new growth industries. It is part of the "Digital Root Master Education Center Operation Project" supported by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy.

Incheon TP plans to select a service provider through bidding and complete the development of immersive VR educational content that consolidates the know-how of masters in the three major fields of the root industry?casting, welding, and surface treatment?by the end of the year.

VR content development companies wishing to participate in the bidding can submit the bidding application form, proposal, and related documents by the 12th.

An Incheon TP official stated, "We plan to develop an innovative VR education model that can fully transfer the skills of root masters," adding, "We will strive to create a sustainable root industry ecosystem through the production of field-oriented personnel."

Meanwhile, in July, Incheon TP formed a consortium with Inha University, the Welding Industry Association, the Casting Engineering Society, the Surface Treatment Association, and the Industrial Complex Corporation, and was selected for the Ministry of Industry's "Digital Root Master Education Center Operation Project" competition. Over the next three years, it plans to secure 2.18 billion KRW in national funding and other resources to establish a foundation for a sustainable root industry.

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