The Train VR for Axon

Axon, the global leader in first responder technology and equipment, has a long-standing commitment to advancing public safety through innovation. One of the most ambitious projects my company ever produced for Axon was The Train, a groundbreaking virtual reality experience designed to showcase the benefits of Axon’s product ecosystem through an immersive, narrative-driven approach.

The Train placed viewers directly alongside volumetrically captured actors as they navigated a realistic police encounter scenario. This project set new benchmarks for the medium, utilizing the largest number of volumetrically captured performers ever assembled, including Axon’s CEO, Rick Smith. To achieve a hyper-realistic environment, real locations were meticulously 3D scanned and integrated into the experience. Despite its technical complexity, the entire production was optimized to run seamlessly in real-time on early mobile VR headsets, making the innovation accessible to a wide audience.

The experience culminated in an interactive segment, allowing participants to handle Axon’s TASER system in a realistic training scenario.

The Train was showcased at numerous high-profile industry events, including the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), one of the nation’s largest gatherings for first responders.