Mixed Reality - Virtual and Augmented Reality
Virtual Reality
Virtual Reality (VR) is being used widely in many industries and sectors. Its adaptability can take training and education to new levels. VR teaches the learner how to react appropriately until that practice becomes learned behaviour. It helps to develop ‘muscle memory’.
Learning Benefits
In 2020 study of VR in learning PwC discovered that:
VR learners were 4x more focused than those using eLearning
Completed training 1.5x faster than eLearning
2.3x more emotionally connected to the content than eLearners
Up to 275% more confident to act on what they learn
VR is the most cost-effective way of training at scale
Augmented Reality
Augmented Reality, often shortened to AR, is an exciting application that is now available on almost all smartphones so you probably have access to AR right now.
AR is a way to enrich the world around us, bringing static objects to life and putting information at our fingertips. It’s being used in entertainment, cultural experiences, education and training.
Learning Benefits
Benefits of AR training include:
Information can be displayed when and where it is needed
Operates in a real-world environment and reduces overall risk
Mobile AR works on most smart phones
Effective
Hands free training using an AR headset