Real haptics
Steering wheel, pedals and switches stay physical – only the environment is virtual. Muscle memory develops as in the vehicle.
Mixed reality
MR training: mixed reality for driver training in the armed forces
Mixed reality combines real controls with a virtual operational environment. The result is training that fits into a few square metres, adapts to any vehicle type and teaches groups in parallel.
Mixed reality
What MR adds to classic training
MR does not replace real driving – it is the bridge to it: more repetitions, more situations, less space and material.
Minimal footprint
Several MR stations fit into an ordinary classroom – ideal for barracks without a hall.
Group training
Instructors monitor all stations in parallel, intervene precisely and train as a unit instead of one by one.
Faster learning
Repeating critical sequences without setup time noticeably shortens the path to safe driving competence.
Region and location
Operational areas, weather, time of day and traffic are adapted to your region and shared between locations.
Relocatable
MR sets can be transported and put back into operation at changing locations within hours.
How an MR training session runs
- 01
Briefing
The instructor sets the learning objective, vehicle profile and scenario – for one station or the whole group.
- 02
Driving
The driver operates real controls inside the virtual situation; the instructor injects weather, traffic and faults live.
- 03
Recording
Telemetry, gaze, reaction times and events are logged without gaps.
- 04
Debriefing
Replay with flagged events, objective scoring and a progress report per driver.
- floor space per MR station
- < 8 m²floor space per MR station
- more repetitions per training day
- 3×more repetitions per training day
- languages in the operator interface
- 3languages in the operator interface
Frequently asked questions about MR training
How does MR differ from classic simulation?
In MR the real controls stay visible and tangible while the environment is generated virtually. This preserves vehicle-typical haptics with a minimal footprint.
Does every driver need a dedicated instructor?
No. One instructor supervises several MR stations at once; autonomous training runs with predefined scenarios are also possible.
Can MR be combined with stationary simulators?
Yes. Vehicle profiles, scenarios and scoring logic are identical, so results stay comparable between MR stations and full simulators.
Is MR suitable for initial training?
Yes – especially for fundamentals, operating procedures and hazard perception before the first drives in the real vehicle.
Related pages
Evaluation
Every drive is evaluated
The simulator records every drive in full and assesses it objectively – from a single braking manoeuvre to the training progress of an entire unit. Instructors immediately see what worked and what needs work.
Driving behaviour
Speed, acceleration, braking, steering input, lane discipline and distance – logged to the second.
Rule compliance
Traffic rules, blue-light privileges, right of way, signalling and seatbelt use are checked automatically.
Reaction & hazard perception
Reaction times to obstacles, gaze behaviour and decisions under stress are captured.
Vehicle and material care
Engine speed, gear changes, clutch and brake load, fuel consumption and the effect of payload.
SIFAT Defense in figures
Verifiable key figures, each with the basis it relies on.
| Value | Meaning | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 20+ | years of experience in driving simulation | SIFAT Road Safety GmbH, Berlin |
| 3 | formats: stationary, mobile container, real cabin | Simulators page |
| 100 % | wheeled vehicles – from trucks to 8x8 wheeled armour | Vehicle types page |
| from EUR 5,500 | rental price for 7 days | Rental page, net plus transport |
| ISO 9001 | certified quality management | ISO 9001 page |
Sources and standards
External references our statements are based on.
- ISO 9001:2015 – quality management systems
Basis of our certified quality management.
- Bundeswehr – official portal
Background on training and vehicle fleet of the German armed forces.
- NATO – education and training
Framework for training, exercises and interoperability within the Alliance.
- W3C – WCAG 2.2
Benchmark for the accessibility of this website.
Terms and abbreviations
The key technical terms on this page, written out and explained.
- MR – mixed reality
- A real driver's seat combined with a digital environment: the driver sees hands, steering wheel and controls together with the simulated terrain.
- AAR – after action review
- Structured debrief of an exercise based on recorded telemetry, video and event markers.
- IED – improvised explosive device
- Trained as a threat scenario covering detection and correct driving behaviour.
- 8x8 – eight-wheel drive (8 wheels, all driven)
- Drive configuration of heavy wheeled armour such as Boxer; modelled with its own driving physics.
- ISO 9001 – quality management system standard
- Certified quality management for development, manufacturing and service of the simulators.
Direct contact
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Your benefits
- Driving physics, cockpit and fields of view are mapped 1:1 to Military trucks & logistics vehicles.
- Stationary runs at your own location – no training ground, no wear on vehicles.
- Faster learning: scenarios repeat on demand, errors become visible immediately.
- Objective assessment of every run, including driver file and debriefing.
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