The XR Lathe Trainer, an educational simulator for conventional lathes that combines XR technology with haptic devices, has launched and begun accepting orders. It was first unveiled at JIMTOF2026 in 2026, with shipments scheduled to begin in February 2027.
The XR Lathe Trainer, an educational XR simulator for conventional lathes jointly developed by 株式会社Cominix and YRMKエンジニアリング, has officially launched and begun accepting orders. It was first unveiled at JIMTOF2026 in 2026, where many visitors tried it.
The product features haptics that reproduce resistance during cutting and intuitive operation through hand movements. It aims to provide an environment in which students and new employees can learn independently, without an instructor being constantly present. The ability to safely experience dangerous operations in a virtual environment is also emphasized.
Key features include reproducing the feel of cutting, learning through experiencing hazardous situations, learning in line with the workflow, operation through hand tracking, a self-directed learning environment that does not require an instructor, and applications at educational institutions and in new-employee training. Shipments of the official version are scheduled to begin in February 2027.
The official version is designed for conventional lathes and comprises software and a haptic device. The required equipment is a PC and VR headset, and the learning process covers everything from setup through measurement. The price is ¥3.5 million (excluding tax), and shipments are scheduled to begin in February 2027.