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Learning the basics

You've decided to begin with VR, now, let's take care of some background and key concepts.

Is this AR, XR or VR?

Immersive learning is a catch-all term for VR, XR, and AR learning. It puts the learner into the environment in an immersive manner, allowing them to practice in real-time, without the consequences or costs of needing to appear in person. For a comprehensive guide, head over to our full guide on immersive learning.

The evolution and challenges of immersive VR technologies

The landscape of Virtual Reality (VR) has undergone a significant transformation, moving from expensive, specialized equipment to powerful, user-friendly solutions now widely adopted in corporate and educational sectors. This expansion is evident in the diverse array of available devices, spanning from high-fidelity professional systems, to more economical and accessible models. In addition, VR as a training and learning method has grown significantly in recent years and is predicted to grow at an exponential rate.

When it comes to hardware, there are a few go-to options. Perhaps the most popular suppliers for large scale immersive learning are Pico and Meta. For Meta, you'll likely be looking at the Meta Quest and for Pico the Pico 3 or 4, it will depend on your budget and the longevity your organization is looking for.

There are other options of course, such as the Apple Vision Pro, which is a more high-quality and expensive option, but popular nonetheless.

The Apple Vision Pro on the left and the Meta Quest 3 on the right.

Applications and benefits

Immersive VR learning fundamentally transforms how individuals acquire knowledge and master practical skills.

It provides highly realistic, risk-free environments for practicing challenging tasks, preparing for complex real-world situations, and navigating demanding scenarios without consequence. For learners, this technology vividly brings abstract concepts to life, fostering deeper engagement and accelerating comprehension.

By offering immersive, hands-on experiences, VR consistently drives significant cost efficiencies, elevates safety standards, and delivers superior learning outcomes across all developmental and educational programs. The results do vary from case to case, due to things like the number of trainees, frequency of training, or cost of training before switching to VR. It's difficult to give an average, instead, it's better to contact us directly and we'll help you to develop your use case.

The activity dashboard in Warp Studio

Warp VR specifically also allows for the monitoring of progress to analytics tools. Here, you will be able to see how well trainees are performing as well as how affective the trainings are themselves.

Conclusion

Immersive learning is an umbrella term for AR, VR, and XR. It represents a powerful shift in how we acquire knowledge and master skills, moving beyond traditional methods to create deeply engaging, experiential learning environments. By leveraging advanced technologies to simulate real-world scenarios, immersive learning allows individuals to practice, explore, and make decisions in a safe, controlled space. This approach not only boosts engagement and knowledge retention but also delivers significant advantages in terms of cost-efficiency and safety across all types of training and educational programs.

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