Japan’s IHI, Mitsubishi Heavy race to train nuclear plant workers

Energy

AI-linked demand for nuclear energy highlights lack of workers

IHI’s video training materials, on the screen on the right, allow learners to view footage of both the welder’s hand movements and their posture during the welding process. (IHI)

EISAKU NITTA and KENTO FUKUI

TOKYO — Japanese nuclear power plant makers are rushing to train manufacturing and maintenance workers, turning to virtual reality and other digital technologies, as the country considers a new facility after a long hiatus following the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster.