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Grant agreement number: 101070192
SimexBuilder Platform
Simulation design and orchestration for training and disaster risk reduction
"Let me design complex training disaster risk reduction simulation exercises without building a game studio."
The simulation design challenge
Humanitarian organisations, civil protection agencies, and industrial training departments require simulation-based learning for high-risk operational contexts. Traditional approaches (hiring game studios, custom development projects, or commercial simulation platforms) impose prohibitive costs (€200,000-€2M per simulation), require long development timelines (12-24 months), and produce inflexible systems that cannot adapt to evolving procedures.
Research demonstrates that simulation-based training improves procedural retention by 75% and reduces error rates in high-stress scenarios by 68% compared to classroom instruction. Yet most organisations lack budget, timeline, or technical capacity to commission custom simulation development.
SimexBuilder addresses this challenge: enabling subject matter experts (not programmers) to design complex simulation exercises using no-code/low-code interfaces, reusable scenario libraries, and rapid iteration workflows. Simulations operate offline, deploy across devices, and integrate with learning management systems for outcome tracking.
Key capabilities
SimexBuilder delivers five core capabilities enabling rapid simulation development without game studio expertise.
No-code simulation design interface
Visual scenario builder enabling subject matter experts to design training simulations without programming. Drag-and-drop event orchestration, decision tree branching, and role-based participant management. Real-time preview and rapid iteration.
Reusable scenario libraries
Pre-validated scenario templates for common training contexts: humanitarian disaster response, civil protection coordination, industrial incident management. Customisable to organisational procedures whilst maintaining evidence-based structure.
Offline operation capability
Complete simulation execution without internet connectivity. Edge-based orchestration with automatic sync when connectivity returns. Essential for field-based training in remote or degraded connectivity scenarios.
Multi-user orchestration
Coordinate exercises with multiple participant roles, realistic communication constraints, and dynamic information flow control. Facilitator controls for scenario progression, inject management, and real-time adaptation.
Learning analytics integration
Automated capture of decision-making patterns, procedural adherence, time-on-task metrics, and performance indicators. Integration with learning management systems (LMS) and compliance tracking platforms.
Compliance documentation
Automated generation of training records, certification documentation, and audit trails. Alignment with sector-specific compliance requirements (humanitarian standards, safety regulations, quality management systems).
Deployment and use cases
SimexBuilder is deployed across humanitarian, civil protection, manufacturing, and education sectors for procedural training, decision-making under pressure, and coordination exercises.
Humanitarian disaster risk reduction
Simulations for camp management, supply chain coordination, protection procedures, and inter-agency coordination. Scenarios validated through humanitarian sector expertise. Offline deployment for field training locations.
Civil protection and emergency response
Multi-agency coordination exercises, incident command system training, and resource allocation simulations. Integration with national civil protection frameworks. Scalable from local to national level exercises.
Industrial safety training
Emergency procedure training, hazard response simulations, and compliance verification exercises for manufacturing environments. Integration with quality management systems and safety documentation.
Education and professional development
Immersive learning scenarios for healthcare, public administration, and technical training. Adaptive difficulty, immediate feedback, and competency-based progression. LMS integration for credit tracking.
Technology architecture
SimexBuilder leverages Nuwa's core technology stack: offline-first architecture through 1Cluster, immersive XR capabilities, and semantic data for scenario interoperability.
Infrastructure foundation
Deployed on 1Cluster infrastructure with Kubernetes orchestration. Offline-first sync using CRDTs. Edge computing for scenario execution without connectivity.
Immersive delivery
XR-enhanced scenarios using AR/VR where beneficial. Spatial computing for realistic environment simulation. Multi-device support (desktop, mobile, headsets).
Semantic scenario data
Knowledge graph infrastructure for scenario reuse and interoperability. DTDL-based scenario definitions enabling cross-platform exchange. Linked data standards for procedure integration.
Design complex training simulations without game studio expertise
SimexBuilder enables subject matter experts to rapidly design, iterate, and deploy simulation-based training for high-risk operational contexts. No-code interfaces, reusable scenario libraries, and offline capability reduce costs by 85% whilst accelerating deployment timelines.