Demo #3

DEMO - JUNE 18, 2026

H-PORT is an AI-powered, VR-based simulation platform developed by XR Solution in partnership with the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Research Team of the DIMEG Department at Università della Calabria. The system combines digital twin technology with immersive extended reality to model, test, and optimize real port operations in the context of next-generation hydrogen energy hubs.
The platform enables field operators, technicians, supervisors, and engineering students to safely practice high-risk hydrogen procedures across four core training modules: gaseous hydrogen yard and cascade management, dispenser operations, cryogenic LH₂ storage and cold box handling, and bunkering jetty ship-to-shore operations. Each scenario replicates operational cause-and-effect logic, alarms, safety interlocks, and abnormal event response bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world hydrogen workflows.
A key innovation of H-PORT is its AI tutor AURORA, which provides in-session guided learning and structured post-scenario debriefing. Combined with KPI-based performance reporting, the system enables repeatable, measurable, and auditable training sessions. The underlying digital twin simulator supports decision-making across logistics, energy flows, and safety optimization, providing a robust validation environment for hydrogen hub layouts and operational protocols.
The modular architecture is designed for replicability across multiple European port contexts, from land-side electrolysis and compression systems to future bunkering operations, with full compliance with international safety standards. Target impact metrics include a 30% reduction in CO₂ emissions, a 20% increase in port throughput, and over €1M in annual operational savings.

Mattia Pedroncelli is CEO and Founder of XR Solution S.r.l., an Italian technology company specializing in AI-powered immersive learning systems at the intersection of extended reality, digital twin simulation, and enterprise training. The group's R&D activities are anchored in Switzerland through XR Solution SAGL, based at Tecnopolo Ticino in Lugano. He leads the development of XR-based platforms for industrial and academic clients, with a focus on high-stakes operational environments where simulation can replace or complement real-world risk exposure. His work spans applied XR projects in energy, logistics, and workforce development, including collaborations with Italian universities and research institutions. Pedroncelli is also the creator of Skylliq, an AI-powered co-learning SaaS platform for enterprise L&D. He is an active voice in the Italian and European XR ecosystem, promoting the use of immersive technology as a strategic tool for sustainability, safety, and human capital development.