CIVS paper “Effective Training Solutions for New Crane Operators” was featured in the June Issue of Iron & Steel Technology as a technical article. This paper was presented at AISTech 2025.

Authors of the paper include Rohit Kumar Reddy Kovvuri (CIVS Research Engineer), Kyle Toth (CIVS Senior Research Engineer), John “Jack” Moreland (CIVS Senior Research Scientist), and Chenn Zhou (CIVS Director).

Crane operation poses significant safety risks in the steelmaking industry, with accidents potentially resulting in severe injuries or fatalities. Traditional training methods, while useful, often fail to provide the immersive and handson experience required to prepare operators for real-world challenges. This article introduces two advanced crane simulators designed to bridge this gap: a cab-operated version and a ground-operated remote-controlled version. These simulators replicate crane behaviors such as load swing, acceleration and braking through physics-based interactions, delivering a highly realistic training environment. The simulators are designed to mimic site-specific crane configurations, offering a customizable and adaptable training experience that directly mirrors real-world conditions. By combining advanced virtual environments with tailored hardware, these simulators enhance skill development, reduce operational risks and improve efficiency. Demonstrations of their capabilities and practical training scenarios will highlight their transformative potential in industrial safety training.

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