Virtual Reality is a particularly realistic computer technique that forms a simulation with another reality. The VR glasses show an environment of 360 degrees that moves with your head movements. The environment is as realistic as the environment you find yourself in. The simulator can play a lot of programs. In addition to games, sports and fantasy worlds, you can also simulate a practice or rehearsal room with VR. This is ideal for education and training. You can think of operating machines in a Virtual Reality environment on a conveyor belt or performing an operation on a virtual patient and virtual hospital room. Special software can be downloaded for this for the VR glasses. With the controllers you can put exercises into practice. The controllers of the most advanced VR glasses can pick up and apply things. For example, you can use it to draw, operate a car, operate a machine, assemble electrical appliances or perform CPR on a virtual victim. So the possibilities are endless.
VR for professions and training
For most professional groups, a Virtual Reality simulation training is the solution to be able to practice safely in practice. Mistakes you make have no consequences for the actual performance of the profession. This way you cannot harm anyone if you perform a virtual surgery while you are still a doctor in training. You can also think of virtual conversations with clients who have psychological problems. You then talk to the computer, but you are expected to work professionally as a psychologist by means of computer simulated role plays. Furthermore, a VR training is very suitable for military purposes such as tasks that are performed in the navy, combat training and technical training. You can also learn various sports with VR. You learn the techniques of a martial art safely or operate a Formula 1 car on a virtual race track.
Types of VR workouts
You can also use VR glasses for training for tours within organizations. Think of 360 degree photography of the entire company building. You also get to know your colleagues virtually without having to physically disturb them during the tour. Semi-active training includes organizational protocols, safety training such as dealing with a major fire and communication training. In an interactive way, tasks and physical processes within an organization can be performed, learn how to handle machines and devices safely and follow safety training in an interactive way. Of course, the VR training courses can also be used very well at schools and universities. Virtual Reality is therefore cheap, accessible and also very interesting.
Benefits of training with VR
- Location independent
- Interactive learning environment
- Better absorbing and storing learning material