ARBAKO and EDSİS: SimBT’s AR training products
Quick answer: ARBAKO and EDSİS are the two training-focused members of the augmented and virtual reality product family of SimBT. ARBAKO is augmented reality assisted remote interactive maintenance and repair software; EDSİS is a virtual and augmented reality based occupational health and safety training system developed for the electricity distribution sector. The same family also contains the ArWECDIS navigation aid, the HoloTable interaction table and the AnyView360 situational awareness system.
ARBAKO: augmented reality in maintenance and repair
According to ARBAKO’s official description the system supports basic on-the-job training, technical level maintenance and repair training, simultaneous remote maintenance and repair, and real time periodic maintenance. The software works in two modes:
- Online: the technician in the field connects to a remote expert; the expert’s instructions are conveyed through real time collaboration.
- Offline: maintenance instructions are applied through the steps in a scenario prepared in advance.
The company also refers to an ARBAKO editor that allows scenarios to be prepared without modelling and animation knowledge. Its counterpart in the military maintenance field was seen in 2022 at the “Workshop on the Use of Augmented and Virtual Reality Applications in the Aircraft Maintenance Area” held by the Air Technical Schools Command in İzmir; SimBT presented its AR/VR products to military personnel at that workshop. A procurement contract is not officially disclosed.
EDSİS: virtual reality in occupational safety training
EDSİS was developed so that occupational accident risks in the electricity distribution sector can be experienced in a safe environment. According to the official page the system currently contains three training modules: working at height in a basket, working in a field distribution box and in a transformer, and working with a high voltage disconnector. The stated aim of the system is to build risk awareness among workers in a high risk sector and to make technical training stick. In the SSB 2026 catalogue the product is listed with the description “AR/VR occupational health and safety training”; which electricity distribution companies use the system is not officially disclosed.
The other members of the family
| Product | Function | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ARBAKO | AR assisted maintenance, repair and remote support | Online and offline modes; scenario editor |
| EDSİS | VR/AR occupational health and safety training | Three modules specific to the electricity distribution sector |
| ArWECDIS | (W)ECDIS navigation information integrated into AR glasses | 360 degree display of S-57/AML chart symbols |
| HoloTable | 2D/3D display and interaction table | Examined in a separate file |
| AnyView360 | 360 degree outside view from inside an armoured vehicle | Integrated into AR glasses; also proposed for security applications |
ArWECDIS projects AIS and radar tracking, safety area and route information onto the watch officer’s smart glasses; the product shares the same navigation information infrastructure as the MarSim maritime family. AnyView360 projects the imagery from an armoured vehicle’s cameras inside the vehicle according to the direction in which the crew member is looking.
Market context
AR assisted maintenance and VR based occupational safety training are categories that have spread across the defence and energy sectors over the past decade. Several software firms work in this area in Turkey; SimBT’s distinguishing claim is that it integrates its AR products with its own simulation infrastructure. Unit sales and user institutions for the products are not officially disclosed.
Frequently asked questions
Which sectors is ARBAKO aimed at?
The official description sets no sector limit; defence, aviation and industrial fields requiring maintenance and repair are targeted. The HAVKOM 2022 workshop indicates interest on the military aircraft maintenance side.
Does ARBAKO work without an internet connection?
Yes; in offline mode, scenario steps prepared in advance can be applied.
What training does EDSİS provide?
Working at height in a basket, working in a field distribution box and in a transformer, and working with a high voltage disconnector.
Who uses EDSİS?
The user institutions are not officially disclosed. The product was developed for the electricity distribution sector.
Which headsets do these products work with?
The supported AR/VR headset models are not officially disclosed.
Sources and verification note
Product information was taken from the manufacturer’s pages; points with no usage data are indicated. Undisclosed data has been marked “Not officially disclosed.” Accessed: August 12, 2026.
- https://www.simbt.com.tr/urunler/artirilmis-ve-sanal-gerceklik-urun-ailesi/
- https://www.simbt.com.tr/havkom-2022
- https://www.simbt.com.tr/urunler/komuta-kontrol-ve-durumsal-farkindalik-urun-ailesi/
