Mining simulator

[1][2] This is often achieved through the use of surrounding three-dimensional imagery, motion platforms, and realistic replicas of actual mining equipment.

[1][2] Trainee operator employees are often taught in a program where they are scored against both their peers and an expert benchmark to produce a final evaluation of competence with the tasks they may need to complete in real-life.

[3] Mining companies that have implemented mining simulators into their training have shown greater employee competence in on-site safety, leading to an overall more productive working environment, and a higher chance of profitability for the company in the long-run[3] by decreasing the risk of accidents, injuries, or deaths on the site though prior education.

[2] A simple simulator setup may only need to be installed on one Personal Computer or a virtual reality headset,[6][7] but most often consist of three to six monitors and a motion platform.

The appeal of the genre of games comes from the ability for them to be played on other than specialized equipment, including more widely available Personal Computers, PlayStation,[13] and Xbox consoles.