Here at Mersus Technologies, we are constantly witnessing firsthand how the success stories of virtual reality training are revolutionising the way businesses onboard and upskill their workforce. As an immersive experience, VR empowers organizations to prepare employees for various scenarios more efficiently, safely, and effectively, driving higher performance and engagement
In addition to our own virtual reality platform, Avatar Academy, which is currently accessible on the Meta Quest Store, we are witnessing additional successes from major corporations in a variety of industries, including Walmart, Boeing, and Verizon, who are actively promoting the efficiency of virtual reality in reducing training time, increasing retention, and improving skill transfer, all of which contribute to effective workforce performance.
Therefore, as the technology is still in its emergence stage, the most common question we get from potential clients is, How does VR outperform traditional training methods, and why do we consider this technology essential for moving forward in any industry?
Why VR Training is a Game-Changer
VR training allows employees to actively engage in realistic, hands-on learning simulations, replacing outdated video presentations and resource-heavy training days. As for us at Mersus Technologies, we specialise in creating cutting-edge VR training solutions that deliver performance-driven results through Avatar Academy.
The Key Benefits of VR Training and Avatar Academy:
- Faster Learning: We’ve seen training time cut by 40-60% compared to traditional methods.
- Higher Retention Rates: Immersive learning leads to up to 80% better knowledge retention 12 months later.
- Enhanced Safety: Hazardous job training becomes risk-free, reducing workplace accidents.
- Cost Efficiency: Avatar Academy provides the opportunity to scale your training as needed regardless of location. All your trainer and trainee would need is a headset!
- Real-Time Analytics: We provide advanced behaviour tracking and performance assessments, ensuring skill mastery before employees take on real-world tasks.
Not convinced yet? That is completely understandable—we know it might seem like we are just promoting our platform. But do not just take our word for it. The success of VR training is well-documented across industries. With that in mind, here are some of the most compelling success stories we have found!
Success Stories: VR Training’s Impact Across Industries
- Walmart: Cutting Training Time from Weeks to Minutes
At Walmart, training employees to manage the “wet wall” (the produce section of the store) was a long, inefficient process. Before VR, it took two weeks to train an employee effectively.
Walmart replaced this training with a three-minute immersive simulation where employees identified and resolved common issues in real time. The impact?
- Training time dropped from two weeks to just three minutes.
- Turnover rates declined significantly.
- Employees retained skills better through hands-on practice.
- Boeing: 75% Reduction in Equipment Training Time
Boeing needed a more efficient way to train technicians on complex aircraft components. Traditional methods relied heavily on manuals and supervised training, leading to long learning curves and a resource-intensive process.
With VR, Boeing was able to reduce equipment training time by 75%, allowing employees to practice safely in a virtual environment before working on actual aircraft. The result? A more skilled, confident workforce and faster onboarding.
- Verizon: Scaling Safety Training for 22,000 Employees
Verizon turned to VR to improve workplace safety training. Previously, employees had to sit through static lessons on how to handle high-risk situations like robberies and emergencies.
With VR, Verizon introduced interactive, scenario-based training that prepared employees for real-world incidents. This led to:
- Higher engagement rates compared to traditional methods.
- Improved emergency preparedness, ensuring employees knew exactly how to react.
- Scalable training that reached 22,000 employees across 1,600 locations.
- Healthcare: Improving Surgical Precision with VR
A study at Yale University found that VR-trained surgeons performed 29% faster and made six times fewer errors than those trained using traditional methods. This underscores VR’s potential in medical training, where precision is critical.
In summary, as virtual reality technology continues to evolve, businesses that invest in immersive training today will gain a competitive edge. Their employees will receive faster, more engaging, and cost-effective training, leading to a higher return on investment. With a better-prepared and more skilled workforce, organisations can elevate their overall performance, efficiency, and long-term success. At Mersus Technologies, we believe that the success stories of virtual reality training will continue to grow year after year, especially as the technology becomes more accessible.
Intrigued? Let’s talk! Contact us today to discover how Avatar Academy can help with digitising, transforming, and revolutionising your training processes and procedures. Together we will empower your workforce to reach their full potential!
