Volkswagen implements AR in digitized training programmes, AI in business admin - automotiveIT International

Volkswagen has held its first Future Training Forum in Wolfsburg to discuss issues including the digitalization of its vocational training programmes and future learning environments. Conference participants included board members, human resources managers, training experts, Works Council members, young people's representatives and apprentices, and Volkswagen plans to repeat this exercise each year at different plants. Around 50 apprentices presented and explained some of the projects they were participating in, including e-learning on i-Pads they had received; the pilot'eKISS' mobile maintenance project involving collaboration with IT specialists on app design, development and implementation; and the use of augmented reality goggles. AR goggles are being used in training procedures for directly targeted information and assistance, and are said to promote self-teaching skills. A further program underway is called Nano-Bug, and in this, apprentices are encouraged to develop a understanding of the latest digitalization technologies, including the programming of microcontrollers.