The article also highlights the challenges faced by Canada's rural water systems, with nearly 70% at a medium to high risk of disruption, affecting over 500,000 Canadians. The OWL project, funded by DIGITAL (formerly Canada’s Digital Supercluster), addresses this need with immersive training through conversational AI and extended reality (XR) tools. The training app uses kama.ai’s DEI-powered Virtual Support Assistant, “Ask OWL,” to provide trustworthy, real-time answers within the app. The project has seen strong adoption, with over 200 downloads and 50 active users since its launch.
Key takeaways:
- kama.ai is supporting Community Circle's Operator Walkthrough Lab (OWL) project, which provides essential skills in water plant operations to Indigenous and remote communities.
- The OWL project uses kama.ai’s Designed Experiential Intelligence® (DEI) platform to provide real-time training for local water operators.
- The training application was developed by Extended Reality (XR) specialists Transform Interactive and includes an AI-driven support assistant, “Ask OWL,” which provides real-time answers within the app.
- Early results show strong adoption of the OWL project, with over 200 downloads and 50 active users since launch.