The DigiGear project, funded by the Erasmus+ program (KA220-VET), aims to revolutionize professional training in the automotive engineering sector. By integrating Augmented Reality (AR), DigiGear seeks to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical skills, offering cutting-edge, engaging, and future-oriented training paths.
What is the main objective?
The heart of the project is ambitious yet clear: to train a new generation of automotive engineers. In a constantly evolving work environment, digitalization is transforming how technical processes are designed and managed. Thanks to Augmented Reality, DigiGear enables students to simulate real-life scenarios in controlled and safe environments, facilitating practical learning and improving their technical preparedness.
An Outstanding Partnership
DigiGear is not just an innovative idea but the result of collaboration among eight leading organizations in Europe, each contributing specific expertise to achieve the project’s goals:
- The Way S.r.l. Società Benefit (Italy) – The project leader
- AKMI Anonimi Ekpaideftiki Etairia (Greece) – The largest vocational training provider in Greece and one of the biggest in Europe.
- Europäischer Verband Beruflicher Bildungsträger (EVBB, Germany) – A European association of vocational training institutions.
- Newport Group a.s. (Slovakia) – A leading provider of technical training, specializing in dual education.
- BK Consult GmbH (Germany) – Experts in project management and quality assurance in education.
- Instituto de Soldadura e Qualidade (ISQ, Portugal) – A renowned technological center for technical training and innovation.
- Göteborgs Tekniska College AB (Sweden) – A leader in industrial technical training and innovative projects.
- Maggioli S.p.A. (Italy) – An innovative company in the ICT sector and developer of AR applications for training.
This partnership represents a robust network of expertise that allows DigiGear to tackle industry challenges with a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach.
What activities are planned?
DigiGear is structured around a series of key activities designed to transform its vision into tangible results, including:
- Analyzing emerging skills in the automotive sector to align training with market demands.
- Developing innovative teaching materials, such as 3D models and Augmented Reality scenarios.
- Conducting pilot tests in four countries (Sweden, Greece, Portugal, and Slovakia) to validate the tools and methods developed.
- Creating a manual for trainers, offering guidelines on the use of Augmented Reality in education.
What results do we expect?
Among the main expected results is the training of 50 tutors, who will be fully prepared to integrate Augmented Reality into their educational pathways. This will enable them to transmit advanced skills in an innovative and engaging way.
Students will also be protagonists of this change: 100 students will participate in pilot tests, thus having the opportunity to directly experience the tools and materials developed within the project.
It is also planned to create an innovative digital platform, which will include a mobile app and an Augmented Reality environment. The adoption of these technologies will not stop with pilot tests. Four educational institutions will integrate Augmented Reality into their programmes, demonstrating the scalability and feasibility of the educational model proposed by DigiGear.
Finally, the project also aims to provide a solid basis for analysis: detailed reports on emerging skills and existing training gaps will be produced
A Project Looking to the Future
DigiGear is not just an innovative project; it is an opportunity to rethink vocational training. Through the combination of advanced technologies and international collaboration, DigiGear serves as a model for preparing young people to face the challenges of an increasingly complex and digital global market. With DigiGear, vocational training evolves to become dynamic, accessible, and aligned with the real needs of the automotive sector.
