State Grid Wuxi Power Supply Company: VR Safety Capsule Brings Power Safety Awareness to Life for Young Students

"After putting on the VR headset, the accident scenes felt so real—it was like they were happening right before my eyes! I’ll definitely tell my parents and classmates to be extra careful with electricity!" exclaimed a student from Tianyi No. 2 Experimental Primary School in Huishan District, Wuxi, after experiencing the "Mobile Power Safety Experience Capsule."

Primary school students experience a simulated fall from height through VR

Photo by Li Zhaohui

Just before summer vacation, State Grid Wuxi Power Supply Company meticulously planned and brought a high-tech "Mobile Power Safety Experience Capsule" to the spacious playground of Tianyi No. 2 Experimental Primary School. This mobile safety classroom sparked the children’s curiosity. Under the bright sun, they eagerly formed a winding line, their eyes shining with anticipation for their turn to experience the unknown.

Guided by young volunteers from the power company, the children put on VR headsets one by one. Instantly, they were immersed in realistic virtual scenarios: the terrifying jolt of an electric shock, the intense weightlessness of a fall during high-altitude work, and the panic of an electrical fire spreading. The multi-sensory stimulation of sight, sound, and touch transformed abstract safety warnings into tangible, visceral experiences. This immersive experience was far more effective than any lecture, leaving a deep impression on the children’s minds: "Violating electrical safety rules means danger."

This power safety outreach activity cleverly used cutting-edge VR technology to deliver a meaningful lesson, building a proactive safety mindset in the children. When technology enhances safety education, knowledge goes beyond being static text in textbooks—it becomes a form of protection, like sturdy armor safeguarding young lives. Undoubtedly, this is one of the best gifts for their growth and safety.