How To Use VR For Security & Digital Occasions
VR training to reduce risk and increase user engagement
Much is at stake in workplace security, counter-terrorism training and threat identification. It is also difficult to realistically replicate these situations for training purposes. When real life mistakes can be costly or dangerous, virtual reality training is the perfect alternative. VR works well for many types of safety training, such as:
- Office, warehouse or construction site security
- Security and situation awareness
- Active shooting training
- First aid training
- Environmental threats
- Disaster planning
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Two very different types of safety training that benefit from an immersive learning strategy
1. First responder training
In a fire drill developed by Video Interact in South Wales, firefighters respond to the scene of a collision where they extract and rescue a victim. Whether on a desktop or a mobile device, the viewer can interact with filmed images of people, objects and the environment from multiple angles. Features include extensions and on-screen question sets, dots, a home button, expert statements, and action footage captured on GoPros that the team carries during the rescue operations.
Why it works
Immersive fire protection training can be carried out over and over again without additional wear and tear on personal protective equipment (PPE) and response equipment. In addition, the virtual training means that all devices and vehicles remain available in an emergency. A simulated emergency situation allows firefighters to test their skills without taking any risk. A 360-degree video enables first responders to see the situation from all angles, and the visual representation promotes better retention compared to text-based training manuals.
2. Security: threat detection
Luxury retailer Fendi hired Video Interact to involve and train 1,800 international salespeople on essential health, safety and security information to reduce in-store theft, among other things. The training needed to be mobile-friendly and conducted in a way that salespeople were both engaging and informative. Part of the program was an interactive 360VR module that focuses on identifying security risks in stores. Due to the high retail value of Fendi’s products, reducing theft has a huge impact on the bottom line.
Why it works
All elements were shot on location in their London flagship store to encourage learning that employees would recognize and relate to. By embedding the immersive video in a mobile learning module, employees were able to complete the exercise on their mobile devices without the need for a desktop computer or VR headset.
By viewing all security vulnerabilities in virtual reality, employees were able to encounter scenarios without compromising the actual product. With this knowledge, you can prevent these situations from occurring in the first place in your branches.
Fendi achieved a 55% reduction in theft and a 400% ROI through interactive health, safety and security training. Not only was the course extremely effective, it was also popular with employees, reaching 80% of its target audience within 6 months of its launch (the highest number possible given the often temporary nature of the employees).
VR for virtual events
Until recently, remote event technology adoption has been slow. The personal commitment and the activities make an event special, right? However, the sudden cancellation of almost all live trade shows and conferences in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic was a massive disruption.
Promoters had to find alternatives, even though it was widely believed that face-to-face interactions were critical to the sales funnel. Most industry professionals, including the younger generations, prefer live events to virtual ones. However, with the right technology, virtual experiences can deliver as much value as physical – if not more!
So how can you create an engaging virtual event? Here is an example.
Virtual health fair
The Clinical Research Participation Information and Study Center (CISCRP) hosts a series of events called AWARE for All – Free Clinical Research Education Health Fairs, which include informational displays with community groups, health association research centers, local doctors and patient speakers as Receptions in honor of clinical research participants. AWARE for All events take place several times a year in different cities across the country.
As a replacement for the personal events canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, CISCRP commissioned an agency, Illumina Interactive, to create a comprehensive 360 ° behavior for a virtual reality health fair.
Illumina Interactive used CenarioVR®, a virtual reality course creation application, to create an engaging, interactive VR health fair where attendees visit over 30 virtual sponsor and exhibitor booths, learn about each exhibitor through posters, text, and short introductory videos those can visit the CISCRP theaters to view a series of short videos on clinical research studies.
Conclusion
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