The B-MSP (Battery Manufacturing Skills Pathway) project was initially funded by Innovate UK (UKRI). The goal is to aid in reskilling, upskill and hiring an estimated 270,000 specialists across the UK to meet demand identified by the UK government for the transition to the advantages offered by electric vehicles. This has been achieved with a permanent facility hosted by College Birmingham (UCB).

The results of this project offer a unique training opportunity for the EV battery manufacturing workforce. Those attending the specialist training centre will be able to develop their practical skills with direct work on each of the major components of an EV battery system. This is backed-up by appropriate theory covered during breakout classroom activity and reinforced by fully immersive virtual reality experiences that guide users through the major activities in EV battery manufacturing.

To enhance the potential of these earlier designs, we have begun the process to redevelop our work using the Unreal Engine. This will enhance the visual capability and increase the level of immersion during the battery manufacturing process experienced in Virtual Reality. Other prototypes considered for porting to Unreal Engine include EV battery assembly process and systems to explore CAD design assets from multiple perspectives.