2.2.2 The different VR training solutions in the automotive industry
3. Why is the automobile industry interested in implementing VR solutions?
Training is a set of activities to guide a new employee or improve the performance of an employee in the current position. Well-developed employee training program increases their productivity and loyalty. In the end, it’s people who directly influence the financial results of the enterprise.
Most automakers use a standard approach to train their employees. First of all, employees complete a theoretical training and then practice to work with real operation equipment and materials under supervision.
Аt the practice stage employees feel much stress and make mistakes. Some of the mistakes may be harmful to the employee or lead to equipment damages.
VR training immerses the trainee in a three-dimensional space, simulating a real working environment. Thus, the trainee can start practicing skills in a safe environment from the very beginning of the training.
Mistakes сause no harm in the VR environment, so the trainee feels quite confident. In the virtual reality app, the trainee may repeat actions as many times as it is necessary to make them fluent.
Virtual reality allows you to safely put trainees in any situation and teach them the best working scenarios.