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Here is Why Virtual Reality is the Future of Workforce Training

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Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the ability to work from home became a necessity, immersive virtual reality (VR) technology played a major role is allowing people to effectively work from home. In recent times, VR has moved from the Gaming and Entertainment industry and is making a mark in diverse fields. The shift to working from home has accelerated the need for virtual reality applications in the workplace, especially for employee training purposes. VR engages the senses and immerses learners in life-like simulations, resulting in better training outcomes. More organizations are starting to use VR for workforce training, as the immersive nature of virtual reality offers numerous benefits to learners and organizations alike. Do you want to learn more about using VR in the workplace? On 9 August 2022, 11:00 a.m. EST, XR Guru is conducting a webinar on "Using Virtual Reality for Workforce Readiness." Join the webinar to learn more about using VR for e

What is Virtual Reality and How Does it Work?

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Virtual reality is an exciting and expanding world. In the past, it has been mainly associated with video games, but the list of industries incorporating VR technology is growing larger. To better understand virtual reality, it’s important to know what it is and how it works. The blog covers: 1. What is Virtual Reality? 2. What is virtual reality used for?      2.1. Virtual reality in education      2.2. Virtual reality in job training      2.3. Virtual reality in healthcare      2.4. Endless uses for virtual reality 3. How does virtual reality work?      3.1. Hardware for different types of virtual reality           3.1.1. PC-based Virtual reality           3.1.2.

Why Use Virtual Reality for OSHA Training- Learn How VR Training Can Make the Workplace Safer

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When it comes to Health and Safety training, motivating and engaging employees in the training programs is a major challenge for organizations. Sometimes these training programs can lack relevance to real-life scenarios. Organizations are exploring different options to overcome these challenges, and virtual reality (VR) technology is emerging as an effective alternative to real-life training activities. In fact, a study shows that using virtual reality in Health & Safety training can improve employee safety. Immersive VR content has the potential to enhance the training experience and improve employee engagement levels, ensuring a better ROI on training programs. Are you interested in adopting VR for OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) training? On 28 July 2022, 01:30 p.m. EST, XR Guru is conducting a webinar on "Virtual Reality OSHA Training." Join our webinar to learn more about using virtual reality for corporate training. Here is an Overview of Our

What You Need for Virtual Reality Content Creation

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In the modern era, where the attention span of young people is diminishing with each passing day, educators are constantly looking for methods to improve the learning/training experience. Educators often wonder, "How do you improve student engagement?" "How do you get people excited about learning/training?" One of the more effective methods to drive student engagement is using virtual reality in education. An eMarketer's report  predicts that 57.1 million people in the US will use VR at least once per month in 2021. These numbers suggest that VR is becoming more popular in the education market, and more educators are starting to use VR content in classrooms as the immersive nature of virtual reality makes learning fun and engaging. The steady growth of virtual reality in the education market has left many educators wondering how to develop VR content and create VR simulations. Creating immersive VR content is simpler than people think; there are more quality op

How Can You Use XR Tech to Achieve Your Business Goals?

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In the rapidly changing world of business dynamics, most businesses start up, and then fail within their first year. There is a myriad of reasons for this, a lot of them out of the business owner’s control. Sometimes it can be because the economy shifts so suddenly, any new and unestablished company will get whiplash. Sometimes it’s because the business plan didn’t include a step to mitigate these changes. Sometimes it’s because of improperly trained employees or negative customer experiences. New technologies and social media platforms arise that can change the way that even well-established companies operate. These changes can be good, or they can be bad, but it’s all really in how businesses utilize them. Enter extended reality. With the implementation of XR technology, new and old businesses alike can make positive changes in their operating procedures to make their companies better. Here’s how you can use XR tech to achieve your business goals. The blog covers:

Utilize Virtual Reality to Find Your Ideal Career

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Choosing a career is one of the most significant decisions for an individual. Unfortunately, students often find it exhausting to select the right career path as there are plenty of opportunities and several uncertainties. Generally, students depend on guidance programs, career aptitude tests, and other similar techniques to decide their future. However, we cannot ignore the question, " How effective are these methods? " With a report suggesting that almost 70% of workers in the US are not satisfied with their career choices, it is clear something needs to change. Luckily, we live in an era where virtual reality (VR) technology is gaining prominence in all industries. Virtual reality makes it much easier for young people to better understand their preferred occupation and explore different career options. Virtual reality adds a new dimension to career exploration and offers students a first-hand experience of different career options. Do you want to learn more about using VR