The Grid - Near Miss
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Developed for Canadian National Railway (CN), the Near Miss module utilizes the high-fidelity passthrough of the Pico 4 Ultra Enterprise to immerse users in "Life Critical" augmented reality training. The experience focuses on the high-stakes discipline of crossing a single set of tracks, where situational awareness is non-negotiable. Users must physically throw a manual switch and perform the Point and Call protocol to verify their actions, building the essential muscle memory required for safe field operations.
The simulation emphasizes the immediate consequences of a safety lapse: if a user forgets to look both ways before stepping across the tracks, they are struck by an oncoming train. By prioritizing this direct, visceral outcome over complex menus, the module reinforces a vital lesson for CN personnel—that consistent, disciplined safety checks are the only way to prevent fatal accidents.