Professions of all kind turn to VR for accurate and efficient education
Implications - A clever means to ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of complex employee training programs, virtual reality tools have the power to streamline the process while lessening the strain on human resources. In simulating the multisensory stresses likely to be faced on the job, employers can invest in the preparedness of employees on all fronts and in ways that could potentially prove more exact than traditional means.
Workshop Question - How could your company utilize virtual reality technology as part of the employee training process?
Trend Themes
1. Virtual Reality Training - Virtual reality tools have the power to streamline employee training programs, making it more accurate and efficient than traditional training methods.
2. Interactive Gaming for Job Training - Interactive gaming for job training like UberDRIVE offers a fun and friendly approach to employee training and can revolutionize the traditional approach to learning.
3. Administrative Office Robots - Office robots, like Howdy, can take on the menial but necessary tasks in the workplace, freeing up employees to focus on more complex tasks and increasing overall efficiency.
Industry Implications
1. Health and Medical Training - Virtual reality medical simulators like those offered by zSpace can offer a more immersive and realistic training experience for physicians and surgeons.
2. Military Training - Augmented-Reality War Simulators like the Future Holistic Training Environment Live Synthetic program by the US Army can create a comprehensive and realistic combat simulator to better prepare soldiers for modern warfare.
3. Transportation and Ride-sharing - Interactive training tools like UberDRIVE can enhance driver's navigational skills, providing a better experience for passengers and increasing driver satisfaction.
