Release Notes 4/23/2018

Basic Training Suite
software update as of 4/23/2018

Additions:

RTO (Our tray application) now allows you to register your computer as a simulator. Right click the icon and click open. Once open go to edit license. Clicking activate will activate your computer as a simulator that will be visible in Command Post for connecting.
First two lessons (Press ‘T’)
Lessons will have voice-over instruction
Lesson 101 is a forklift familiarization course
Lesson 102 teaches the user basic controls of driving in forward and reverse
End session – User config keymap. Defaults to ‘E’ key.
End session and reset timer
Sends event log file email
Doesn’t reset anything at this time.
Toggle electric truck mode – User config keymap. Defaults to ‘F’ key
Disable inching pedal
Remove neutral free-rev
Removed throttle adjustable fork lift rate
Increased the closed throttle decal to simulate regenerative braking
Adjustable parameters that will be available to end-user in a future update
Working headlights and brake lights
Highlight forklift controls when activated.
Additional training interfaces for initial instruction and orientation
Training mode – user config keymap. Defaults to ‘F5’.
Toggle the instructional layers to help new operators learn about all the controls on the forklift.
Driver display can now be turned-off
Digital dash display for speed and gear selector. (known issue when seatbelt is engaged that changes display)
Pedals move when pressed
KPI improper fork height. This parameter is adjustable, but not yet exposed to end-user
Camera-view – user config keymap. Defaults to ‘F5’
Beta version of the ‘Blake’ added. The Blake is an algorithm that addresses field of view and lack of eye-tracking with VR headsets
Helps drivers who primarily drive their forklift in reverse to see what they expect to see when looking behind them.
Reduces the amount of driver strain to look behind them
Configurable (not yet exposed to user)
Auto-detects VR headset and disables for non-VR operation

Improvements:

Current version now appears in Basic training suite
Pallet handling and sensitivity of boxes on pallet
Data collection layer.
Modularized to allow forklift and/or attachment swapping
Central telemetry gateway gathers all data to send to on-screen notifications or to the event log files
Segregated force feedback from events. Now more control over the level of force feedback
VR calibration tool
Initial auto-calibrate will occur when first putting on HMD
All adjustments via forklift controls
All settings saved locally for all users
Restore default option added
Auto-detects presence of VR headset and will disable calibration mode automatically
Performance reduction algorithm now adjusts for non-VR usage.
Initial monitor view will be 3rd person view when starting or when the VR headset isn’t being worn
This prevents screen freeze when the VR headset isn’t being worn
Provides transitioned loading when operator first puts on headset after startup

Fixes:

Reduced notification message length for better display on monitor and driver display
Event messages will now disappear after 5 seconds
Fixed jittery telemetry display
Improved load time and added proper initialization checks to all modules
All events now log based on session time and not actual time.

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