- Posted on 1 Jul 2026
- Rapido case study
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Training Gamification
Collaboratively with Navantia Australia and Eye Candy Animation, we defined, designed and developed cutting-edge training solutions for the defence sector.
Rapido has collaborated closely with Navantia Australia since mid-2020 to deliver R&D projects, with ongoing collaborations around digital twin, ship routing, training gamification, situational awareness systems, and anomaly detection using deep learning models. Our software and UX teams are at the forefront of our collaboration, with the aim of developing sovereign digital technologies for the maritime industry. This partnership led to a bigger collaboration between UTS and Navantia Australia, culminating in the joint institute: Marintec - the Maritime Institute of Technology.
“Our collaboration with UTS focuses on digital innovation, research translation, and workforce development. We leverage complex algorithms and digital twins to advance the industry.”
Jenaro Sanchez
CTO, Navantia Australia
Client need
Boost Navy sailors, trainers, and captains' productivity and confidence with remote training solutions that foster camaraderie, streamline learning, and reduce reliance on costly traditional methods. UX research, game design and mechanics, 2D game interfaces and 3D environments including avatars.
Innovation delivered
Electronic 3D prototypes tested on multi-platform thin-thick client architecture.
Project outcome
Remote access to gamified training that maximises exposure and experience in work practices resulting in accelerated learning, increased knowledge retention, collaboration and work culture experiences, higher satisfaction and enjoyment.
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Client
- Navantia Australia
Industry
- Defence
SDG
- 4. Quality Education
Funding partner
- Industry funded
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UTS Rapido is a fast-paced R&D innovation hub connecting industry and academia. Email Rapido at rapido@uts.edu.au.