In today’s fast-paced work environment, it’s crucial to be well-prepared for emergencies. Whether it’s a fire, a hazardous spill, or a medical emergency, the initial response can significantly impact outcomes. This knowledge is especially important for new employees, who need to be equipped not only with the skills required for their day-to-day responsibilities but also the ability to handle unforeseen crises. Traditionally, emergency preparedness training involves lectures, written materials, and, if one is fortunate, a few drills. However, with the advent of Virtual Reality (VR) technolog ..read more

In the workplace safety landscape, technology integration has opened new horizons for training and compliance. VRdirect is excited to introduce the latest innovation: immersive VR templates designed to revolutionize how companies approach Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) training. What is LOTO? Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) is a safety procedure commonly used in industrial and research settings to ensure dangerous machinery is properly shut down and not restarted before maintenance or repair work is completed. The procedure involves isolating energy sources and locking them in an off position, followed by p ..read more

VRdirect adds a new AI feature within the VRdirect Studio, marking a significant milestone in the field of Virtual Reality project creation. This cutting-edge generative AI feature empowers VRdirect users to generate 360° images for their Virtual Reality projects directly within the VRdirect Studio, eliminating the need to capture 360° scenes with a camera. This feature represents a substantial leap forward in simplifying the creative process, offering a seamless and efficient solution for businesses and creators alike. The introduction of this AI feature simplifies the creation of immersive ..read more

In 2024, the VR/AR headset landscape is poised for exciting releases, with a mix of confirmed and unconfirmed headsets on the horizon. Here’s a summary of the most notable upcoming VR/AR headsets: Apple Vision Pro: A mixed-reality headset expected to retail for $3499, featuring displays with 23 million pixels per lens, providing a pixel density quality above a 4K TV, and ambient spatial audio. For more information click here. Immersed Visor: This VR headset is designed for productivity, featuring 4K resolution per eye, eye tracking, and wireless PC VR capabilities. It is powered by a Qual ..read more

As we look forward to the future of B2B VR, there are several emerging trends that are sure to shape the industry in the coming years. Virtual reality has expanded beyond just gaming and entertainment and is now being utilized in various industries, such as healthcare, education, and manufacturing. In 2024, we expect to see an even greater proliferation of VR technology in B2B applications. The future looks bright for VR, and these trends are just a few examples of the exciting developments we can expect to see in the coming years. 1. VR will become standard practice for Enterprise Use Cases ..read more

The “Analytics” feature in the VRdirect Studio is a powerful tool that allows you to gain valuable insights into your VR projects. With this feature, you can monitor the number of visitors, their interactions, and other important metrics. These metrics provide valuable insights for analyzing both overall projects and specific scenes within them. They include monitoring sessions and unique visitors to gauge user engagement, measuring dwell time to understand how long users interact with content, recording various events like clicks, hovers, scene changes, and time-based actions to assess use ..read more

Try VRdirect for Free! Schedule a Demo Virtual Reality is a groundbreaking technology; there is no doubt about that. And its prowess has revolutionized various industries, including medicine. In recent years, VR has gained significant attention for its transformative impact on the healthcare industry. It is no longer limited to the realms of science fiction. Moreover, with its immersive capabilities, the education landscape in medicine is improving too, while opening new avenues for research. In this blog, we delve into the application of VR in medicine, exploring its emerging importance a ..read more

Try VRdirect for Free! Schedule a Demo The Vision Pro has long been an open secret. But on June 5th, Tim Cook finally let the cat out of the bag at this year’s WWDC, unveiling the company’s first VR/AR headset after more than seven years of development. The Vision Pro can switch smoothly between virtual reality and augmented reality. Apple calls this spatial computing and refers to the headset as a spatial computer. What you can do with Apple Vision Pro Apple is marketing Vision Pro for both professional and personal use. Users simply place and open applications in their physical environ ..read more

Try VRdirect for Free! Schedule a Demo With the rapid growth and diversification of disruptive technologies today, it’s difficult to keep up with the multitude of buzzwords and acronyms that define them. The first thing to know is that the “R” in “XR”, “AR”, “VR”, and “MR” stands for “Reality.” Each one of these forms of media fundamentally changes the user’s perception of reality. It’s the means by which they accomplish this that sets them apart from each other. So, let’s set the record straight and take a look at the definitions and why these terms are so important to be familiar with ri ..read more

VR competition on climate protection Picture: AWEXR New technologies and innovations are needed to raise public awareness about climate change. That is why the organizers of the Augmented World Expo have launched the XR Prize Challenge: Fight Climate Change. Their goal: to use augmented and virtual reality to visualize and communicate the causes and consequences of climate change, as well as possible solutions. The prize: $100,000. Eleven teams were selected from 150 applicants. Their projects fall into four categories: Replacing Wasteful Material Practices, Visualizing the Causes and Impact ..read more