Yoon Wonseok, Head of Meta Academy Business Division at RaonMeta (right in the photo), and Jang Yunsu, CEO of YellowBox, are taking a commemorative photo after signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for collaboration on metaverse-based practical content. RaonSecure
RaonMeta, a subsidiary of RaonSecure, will provide powerboat operation training content on its 'MetaDemy' service.
RaonMeta (CEO Lee Soonhyung), a company specializing in generative AI-based metaverse platforms, announced on June 12 that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for collaboration on metaverse-based practical content with YellowBox (CEO Jang Yunsu), a company specializing in the development of VR educational content simulations.
As national income has increased and quality of life has improved, the number of people participating in water leisure activities has steadily grown. Accordingly, more people are obtaining or preparing to obtain licenses for operating powered water leisure equipment such as boats and yachts. This has led to a rising demand for powerboat operation training.
Through this MOU, RaonMeta will add YellowBox's 'Powerboat Operation Training' content to its metaverse-based practical training service, MetaDemy, and offer it within the metaverse environment. In addition, the two companies plan to continue collaborating on practical content, including technology exchanges.
The 'Powerboat Operation Training' content accurately recreates the real marine area of Jinhae-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, to enhance realism. It also applies sea water resistance features based on the speed of objects during powerboat operation, providing an environment similar to actual boat handling situations.
In particular, the system includes evaluation modules for both A and B types of license test courses, which are included in the actual powered water leisure equipment license exam, helping candidates prepare for the test. After obtaining the license, users can improve their proficiency through repeated practice in a realistic environment using the autonomous driving mode.
The 'MetaDemy' service recently underwent a major update, releasing existing B2B-exclusive content such as the world's first laboratory animal autopsy practice, nursing skills, and physical therapy to B2C users. It also added a variety of new practical content in fields such as industry, healthcare, medical, and basic science. Multilingual features, including English, have also been implemented to lay the groundwork for expansion into overseas markets.
YellowBox is a company specializing in the development of educational content and simulations utilizing VR, AR, and XR technologies. It operates in various fields, including IT, eco-friendly shipbuilding, entertainment, and design, and secures differentiated competitiveness in the education and experience-based content market through immersive content that combines technology and creativity.
Yoon Wonseok, Head of Meta Academy Business Division at RaonMeta, said, "The 'MetaDemy' service provides an environment where anyone can practice safely and effectively, even in fields with high costs and high risks such as powerboat operation. We will continue to add specialized content in various fields and lead the metaverse-based practical training market."
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