In the latest episode of Sploro’s Efecto Cascada Podcast – Episode 29: “XR2Learn Pt. 2: XR Journeys in Aerospace and Industrial Training”, two outstanding winners from XR2Learn’s Open Call 1 share their groundbreaking work in immersive training technologies.
This special roundtable edition features:
- CARATE – Represented by Fridolin Wild, Mikhail Fominykh, and Stephan Pascall, the team is pioneering XR tools that take aerospace and astronaut training far beyond traditional classrooms, simulating complex missions and high-pressure scenarios in an immersive, realistic environment. Their work is helping prepare space professionals for the challenges of operating in orbit and beyond.
- XR4HRC – Led by Berk Kaan, this project is transforming industrial training. By leveraging immersive XR simulations, they enable workers to practice and perfect real-world skills in a safe, controlled environment — boosting efficiency, safety, and confidence before stepping onto the factory floor.
During the discussion, the guests reveal:
Their biggest success stories and milestones so far
Lessons learned from building and testing XR applications in demanding sectors
Surprising insights that emerged along the way
What it really takes to get cutting-edge XR innovations from lab to launchpad
This episode offers an inspiring inside look at how XR2Learn-supported projects are making a tangible impact in aerospace and industrial training — and why these technologies could shape the future of education and skills development.