JENII (Jumeaux d’Enseignement Numériques Immersifs et Interactifs) project in bullet points:
- Project Overview:
- Innovative project dedicated to training via digital twins and immersive virtual environments.
- Helps train future engineers with the digital twins they will encounter in the industry.
- Launch and Coordination:
- Launched in 2021 and selected as one of 17 winners of the "DemoES" initiative. > Budget 18 M$ on which 10 M$ French Gov subvention
- Coordinated by Arts et Métiers, with participation from CEA, CNAM, and CESI.
- Complete Toolkit:
- Digital twin design platform, diffusion platform, immersive virtual campus.
- Includes guides, learning scenarios, practical examples of industrial digital twins.
- Learning Goals:
- Offers immersive, interactive, and personalized learning experiences with virtual systems in a safe environment.
- Provides students with exploration and interaction opportunities that are cost-effective and low-risk.
- Objectives:
- Bridge the gap between the academic and professional worlds through interactive simulations.
- Help students gain practical knowledge aligned with industry challenges.
- Key Innovations:
- Digital Twin Integration: Recreates complex industrial systems in a virtual, safe environment.
- Immersive Virtual Environment: An interactive virtual campus enhances learning and engagement.
- Personalized Learning: Adapts to individual learning needs, letting students progress at their own pace.
- Industry Connection: Familiarizes students with real-world technologies for better career preparation.
- Pedagogical Innovation: Develops educational guides and scenarios that leverage virtual reality.
- Continuous Evaluation: Collects learner feedback for ongoing improvement.
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Digital Twin Integration:
- The project creates a digital replica (or twin) of real-world industrial systems in a virtual, safe environment.
- Students can observe, interact with, and experiment on these digital twins, allowing them to visualize processes and workflows without the constraints of physical manipulation.
Immersive Virtual Environment:
- An interactive virtual campus simulates real-life scenarios in a controlled setting.
- This virtual campus engages students by providing a hands-on, explorative experience, leading to a deeper understanding of the concepts.
Personalized Learning:
- Learning programs can be tailored to individual student needs and progress.
- This self-paced approach reinforces comprehension and builds confidence, allowing learners to practice and refine their skills based on personalized feedback.
Industry Connection:
- By exposing students to digital replicas of technologies used in the industry, JENII prepares them for real-world challenges and situations.
- This integration ensures that learners are familiar with practical applications and better prepared for professional roles.
Pedagogical Innovation:
- The project develops educational guides and scenarios specifically designed for virtual environments, maximizing the potential of immersive technologies.
- These scenarios make teaching more effective and adaptive, allowing educators to take full advantage of virtual reality tools.
Continuous Evaluation:
- JENII collects feedback from learners throughout the training process to refine and improve its methods.
- This ensures a dynamic and ever-evolving learning experience that meets the changing needs of students and industries.