Forklift Inspection

Every day, millions of people across industries operate powered industrial trucks—commonly known as forklifts—to move and lift heavy palletized loads. While indispensable in warehouses and logistics, forklifts remain one of the most common sources of serious workplace accidents. In the U.S. alone, about 11% of all forklifts are involved in an accident each year, many resulting in severe injury or even death.

To reduce these risks, companies must ensure that every forklift operator receives practical, standardized training—not only in safe operation but also in daily pre-use inspections and maintenance routines.

An Immersive Simulator

The training scenarios are presented using photorealistic 3D visuals in augmented reality, offering a highly realistic, zero-risk learning environment. The user can walk around a full-size forklift projected into their physical space—office, home, or training room—and inspect it from every angle.

Unlike traditional video or checklist-based training, this interactive format encourages active learning, precise visual scanning, and intuitive decision-making. The virtual forklift is fully interactive and responds just like a real one—including moving parts, operational controls, realistic sounds, and lighting systems.

Training Objectives

This augmented reality simulator empowers both new and experienced workers to perform safe and thorough forklift inspections directly from a smartphone or tablet.

Trainees will:

• Gain hands-on familiarity with key forklift components
• Learn to perform a full pre-operation safety inspection
• Identify potential hazards, wear, or mechanical failure
• Protect themselves and their coworkers from preventable accidents

Target Audience

This simulator is designed for:

• Forklift operators (all experience levels)
• Safety trainers and warehouse supervisors
• Anyone responsible for daily forklift checks or fleet maintenance

Included Scenarios

Scenario 1: Forklift Pre-Use Inspection

The trainee conducts a safety inspection on two forklifts, identifying up to 16 possible defects, which appear randomly in each training session to enhance retention and variability.

The simulator includes detailed, interactive components:

• Forks, pedals, levers, steering wheel
• Safety belt, horn, gauges, warning lights, strobe light
• Even the manufacturer’s manual is modeled in the seat’s back pocket

A complete walk-around is required—only a thorough visual and functional check will uncover all safety issues.

Scenario 2: Functional Test and Control Check

The user takes the driver’s seat and operates the forklift virtually, with access to the full control system: steering wheel, pedals, levers, and forks.

The forklift responds exactly like a real one:

• Move it forward and reverse
• Raise and tilt the forks
• Use lights, horn, and safety systems
• Experience authentic engine sounds and feedback

Trainees can perform all of this in the safety of their own environment—no warehouse or physical forklift needed.

Why Choose AR Forklift Training?

• Photorealistic & immersive – Interact with a full-size forklift in your real space
• Mobile & flexible – No headset required, just a smartphone or tablet
• Zero logistics – No equipment, warehouse, or transport needed
• Unlimited practice – Train as often as needed with random defect scenarios
• Built-in evaluation – Real-time feedback on inspection accuracy

Empower your team. Prevent accidents.

Give your operators the confidence and tools to inspect and operate forklifts safely—with the power of Augmented Reality.