Virtual reality toepassingen
March, 23 2021
7 business virtual reality applications
The definition of virtual reality (VR): ‘Virtual reality is a technique by which a user enters a computer-generated virtual world. By means of VR glasses, the user can enter this virtual environment.’ The virtual world can be either realistic or fictional. The use of VR can have enormous benefits for many companies. But how is the technology currently being applied? Virtual reality has not been in its infancy for several years. Nowadays, even entire business models are being adapted to VR. In this blog we describe 7 business virtual reality applications.
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1. Virtual reality training
Virtual reality training is currently a business application that is widely used in different industries. VR training can be implemented for a variety of purposes. Companies can use VR to induct new employees or to retrain or educate current employees.
The advantage of training using virtual reality is that the content of the training is almost at the same level as in practice. Time, costs and risks are saved and the trainings are location independent. In addition, it is possible to link VR with your own hardware or operating system that is actually used in practice. Do you find the link between the VR application and your own hardware interesting? Then this case might be something for you.
2. Virtual reality in education
A virtual teaching and learning environment is created with the aim of getting students to collaborate, understand and motivate in an innovative way. Education is gradually digitizing and virtual reality plays an important role in this. Not only does it make classes more engaging, but it also ensures that students develop better.
For example, the Police are developing VR for the Police Academy. For example, they are developing lessons to prepare students for practical classes. Virtual reality is seen as supportive by the Police in education.
3. Applications in healthcare.
Virtual reality is often used in healthcare to aid a patient’s recovery process. The Zorg van Nu blog describes that the technology is used for the purpose of distraction, mainly pain relief and relaxation. In addition, virtual reality can be used to treat anxiety, psychosis, trauma or physical discomfort.
Total Reality has recently developed a vr application for Roessingh. This game is developed for children with motorial learning disabilities. To make the step from cycling in the clinic to cycling on the street smaller, we developed the Roessingh VR Bicycle Game.
4. Prototyping with the help of a 3D model
A prototype of a product can be visualized by creating a 3D model of the prototype. Virtual reality makes it possible, for example, to enter a room to see how it can be arranged efficiently. The biggest advantage is the saving of cost and time. The prototyping process is run through more efficiently and errors are uncovered earlier.
The possibilities are enormous for prototyping. For example, by using augmented reality in combination with virtual reality (mixed reality), it is possible to walk through a virtual space where you can walk around the prototype. For more information about mixed reality and prototyping, we recommend that you visit the following page: https://www.totalreality.nl/solutions/prototyping/
5. Presenting products in VR
At a trade show, VR is increasingly being used. Companies want to present their product(s) in an innovative way to potential customers. To give a new dimension to the customer experience, the product is introduced through virtual reality. Instead of having a sales manager introduce the product, the customer can see and experience the product themselves.
Total Reality developed a VR boot simulator for Straathof Controls. This simulator can be used for training purposes, but also for demonstrations at trade shows.
6. Machines maintanance with VR
Maintenance technicians and end users of machines benefit greatly from virtual reality. With VR glasses, often in combination with augmented reality, operations can be performed hands-free. Information about installations or problems are visualized at the right place in a machine using mixed reality. It is even possible to have an expert call in so that remote assistance is possible. Want to know more about maintenance and support? Then click here.
7: VR videogame
We come across more and more companies that want a VR video game. With the help of this virtual reality game they try to introduce their customers and/or employees to the company. Total Reality has developed a VR game for Topicus where potential, new and current employees are introduced to the various fields in which Topicus is active. In addition, for Kaak Group there is a VR game to appeal to a broad audience. In this game the traditional bread baking is connected with the advanced bakery.
Also use virtual reality for your business?
Using virtual reality for your business can have many benefits and improve business processes in multiple areas. From VR training to visualizing a prototype in the virtual world. Are you ready for it? We explain in 4 steps how you can start to use VR for your business.
