Indra Releases New VR-Based Víctrix Simulator

Indra has introduced a new version of the Víctrix simulator, immersing soldiers in a virtual urban environment in which they can prepare their missions with detail and accuracy until they achieve perfect execution.

The Víctrix system allows users to share a virtual scenario and train together. Groups can advance through different streets until they meet at the agreed point to advance together, and they are able to interact with each other. Indra’s spokesman explained that “the number of rooms that can join the exercise is practically unlimited, eliminating any geographical barriers preventing the training”.

The simulator combines the use of 3D rendering and optical positioning technologies that can locate and track objects with millimeter precision and low latency. Each soldier wears sensors on his body so that the simulator detects his position and replicates virtually all his movements. "They can move forward, duck, take cover from snipers or signal to their comrades," the company explains.

The solution allows the operation to be repeated as many times as necessary until perfect coordination is achieved. The participating units can analyze the risks they face, study different tactics and anticipate the adversary’s potential response.

“The system is the closest thing to real training, achieving a degree of realism similar to a laser duel but with the benefits of being able to introduce all kinds of synthetic elements, such as tanks and helicopters, and configuring other parameters, such as the city in which the action takes place, the number of adversaries, the means at their disposal, the degree of resistance they offer, the time of day, the visibility and so on”, the spokesman pointed out.

It also measures the performance of each soldier. The instructors can review each movement to remedy any errors. The zenithal view provides them with complete understanding of the position of the whole group so as to improve its coordination. As the soldiers complete the exercises, their progress is noted. The new simulator constitutes a huge technological leap compared to the first version, from projecting the scenario onto a screen to generating a virtual scenario in which the soldiers can move around freely.

The initial version of the Víctrix is currently installed at more than 40 military bases belonging to the Spanish Armed Forces. This experience has now enabled Indra to develop a much more advanced solution. The Víctrix system also facilitates training adapted to each phase of instruction, taking the soldier from training in the handling of the weapon to preparation for demanding tactical operations.