Virtual Reality, VR, Metaverse… Many words define it but what does it actually mean? Virtual reality is an immersive technology that simulates reality with computer-generated 3D content. Even more powerful than cinema or books, this technology lets you live the experience as if you were there! Sounds, lights, textures and more: VR appeals to your senses and stimulates your emotions.
Note: VR is different from augmented reality, which enriches reality by adding 2D and 3D elements.
Two components are essential when talking about VR. The most obvious being the virtual reality headset. It allows the user to be immersed in the world that has been created. Simply adjust the VR headset and grasp the two joysticks to take control of the experience! In other words, this device lets you interact with the projected environment. The second component is the software that lets you build the immersive experiences. And that is where WiXar comes in!
WiXar is the must-have solution that allows you to create immersive experiences on your own. Our teams work hard to offer you no-code software that is as easy to use as a game console. Designing your project becomes child's play! And it all boils down to 4 key steps:
You can then track their progress and even interact with them during the experience! And on top of that, you can also create your experience while wearing the virtual reality headset. With WiXar, there is no room for guesswork. Save time by seeing the rendering in real time!
Note: If you prefer to create your VR project on a computer, you can... But it will be less fun!
Virtual Reality enables you to faithfully reproduce the workplace:
This concept encompasses all technologies that aim to immerse users in a digital environment with which they can interact (e.g. virtual reality). Those technologies rely on complementary ones to capture (location, motion capture, etc.), analyse and process data. The market for immersive technologies is very promising. According to Digi-Capital, it will represent $108 billion in 2021 (worldwide).
Augmented Reality (AR) works through a 3D virtual interface, which adds additional information to reality. First, a camera captures real images (observed by the user). Then, data (virtual objects, animations, etc.) are added on the user's screen (smartphones, glasses, etc.) in real time to enrich what they see.
Virtual reality or VR is set to be the next technological revolution. It is an immersive technology that enables the creation of virtual environments based on visual and auditory projections. Currently, VR is mainly used for 'situation setting' (virtual tour, training and games). It relies on the senses, mainly sight, hearing and touch. Users not only see what they are learning, they live it.
A VR headset is a customized miniature screen in which three-dimensional images are displayed (as in the real world). Position sensors record your movements live and match them to the images viewed in the headset. This immerses you in a virtual world remarkably close to reality.
A user interface is the set of mechanisms, hardware and software that enable users to interact with a computer system. In our case, the interface is the link between you and the immersive experience. For example, the ways in which you are given choices and can answer them depend on the interface. The interface must be user-friendly, meaning easy to use, practical and visually appealing.
The UX (or "User Experience") refers to the users’ emotional feelings during interactions with the interface. Indeed, this concept focuses on the users’ expectations and needs in order to facilitate their immersive experience. The goal is to offer a pleasant, fluid and reassuring environment through a quality interface.
In VR, you can interact with your environment by moving your headset and using controllers (joysticks equipped with laser pointers). You are offered choices involving actions (e.g. Turn right). Moreover, each decision influences your game experience (earning points, completing a level, etc.). In this way, you are involved in your training and retain information much more efficiently.
It is the application of game mechanics in order to convey a message or educate a player. The objective of an educational or serious game is to improve learning through a playful experience in a non-playful environment. Indeed, gamification captures and holds users’ attention in order to boost their information retention.
The 360° video or immersive video is created from real images. A spherical camera is used to film the environment at 360°. Then, thanks to these images, we create a virtual reality universe in which the user can observe his environment in 360°. Also, the content can be viewed in an immersive way thanks to a virtual reality headset and the addition of interactions.
There are a range of 360° cameras available on the market to suit your needs, ranging in price from €300 to €8,000. And by undertaking the dedicated WiXar training programme, our teams can help you create your content.
A VR headset is a customized miniature screen in which three-dimensional images are displayed (as in the real world). Position sensors record your movements live and match them to the images viewed in the headset. This immerses you in a virtual world remarkably close to reality.
We use virtual reality headsets by Oculus Meta and Pico. However, WiXar applications also work on mobiles and tablets (iOS and Android), PC/Mac applications and Web VR.
Virtual reality experiences uploaded and directly accessible via a URL on a web browser.
Most headsets are recommended for users aged 12 or older and the experience is easy to use and accessible to a wide audience. However, VR stimulates the senses and can exacerbate some conditions, so it is not recommended for users with medical conditions (e.g. heart disease), psychiatric disorders (e.g. post-traumatic stress disorder), or physical limitations (e.g. old age or pregnancy). If in doubt, we advise users to consult a doctor before having a go.
This process is used to facilitate the integration of new employees. Our focus is on meeting the members of the team and exploring the new work environment. The goal is to enable new employees to start their new role with confidence and commitment. In addition, onboarding is a reflection of the company's culture. To maintain a positive image, the company must provide quality onboarding.
Unlike hard skills taught in school, soft skills are innate skills. They determine emotional intelligence, in other words the ability to understand and manage one's emotions. Moreover, these skills are essential to establish good social relationships. They are also key to the employee’s personal and professional development, as well as their productivity.
Storytelling involves telling a story to communicate about a product or service. The goal is to capture the user's attention, spark emotion and promote memorisation.
A template is a ready to use theme, which lets you separate the editorial content (text) from its formatting and presentation. Only some elements of this template's design can be modified (menu, colours, images, etc.). Templates are widely used in website design for practical and financial reasons.
We recommend creating sessions of about 15 minutes. This way the user's attention is maximized. With WiXar, you can create multiple experiences in the form of a series by focusing on one key point in each ‘episode’.
Virtual reality does not replace, but complements other learning methods (traditional classroom, e-learning, etc.). Its use is particularly effective when practice is required. Indeed, VR helps people to rapidly retain long-term information, especially for processes, regulations, and specific protocols.
Immersion... Virtual reality projects you in a precise place without you having moved from your chair. In this way, you can enter unlikely places (e.g. virtual tours, difficult to access or even inaccessible sites...), meet almost unreachable people (e.g. CEO of a large structure, manager based in a different city or even a different country...), and protect yourself from risks (e.g. dangerous workstation, imminent change of protocol...). Virtual reality brings you innovative solutions that meet concrete needs.
It depends on whether you have existing 360° media or not. Using a WiXar ready to customize template and associated media, your application can be up and running in less than an hour.
It is possible to have up to 20 users simultaneously in the VR. If more users are needed, this can be considered upon consultation.
By following the dedicated WiXar training you will be fully operational in one day.
Of course ! Each WiXar subscription package allows you to test the tool for 30 days.