Virtual and Augmented Reality
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Unlocking the Potential of AR/VR Technology

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Automation Alley
September 24, 2024
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Summary

Our latest Integr8 Playbook launched on the topic of Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR). Sponsored by Oakland University, this playbook features key insights from industry experts on the advantages and challenges of implementing AR/VR.

Humans are vision-driven creatures, and the saying “seeing is believing” is not just another cliché. Eighty percent of all learning comes through vision. Therefore, it is no wonder that Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality (AR and VR) hold so much promise in the future of industries, whether it is for training purposes, collaboration across continents or understanding design changes in real time. 

However, bridging the physical and digital world is no easy task. High development costs, technical limitations, and the need for more immersive and user-friendly experiences are significant hurdles facing the AR and VR market today. 

These issues can cause businesses to be hesitant to adapt to AR and VR work due to unclear ROI. But a churning workforce may be just one case that pushes adoption over the edge. 

Training with AR and VR provides a substantial fast-tracked and enhanced way to educate prospective employees in a safe setting with negligible risk to themselves and the company. This way, the learning curve is not a learning cliff. 

In an Airforce study on virtual reality training for avionic maintenance, AR/VR technology cut 20 days worth of traditional coursework off the syllabus for airmen to gain proficiency. 

Furthermore, in design, AR and VR are providing new ways to collaboratively work on projects within the cloud across vast locations in real time. 

Join us as we explore the future of AR and VR with thought leaders and innovators from across industries. Our experts will share insights on the latest advancements, discuss the challenges of integrating AR and VR into existing workflows, and examine how these technologies can drive innovation and growth. 

We are at the cusp of a new era in human computer interaction. Let us embrace the possibilities of AR and VR as we shape the future together. 

Read the Integr8 Playbook, "Immersive Horizons: How AR and VR are Redefining the Digital Experience," here.

Automation Alley
Automation Alley

Automation Alley is a nonprofit technology business association and Digital Transformation Insight Center focused on driving the growth and success of businesses in Michigan and beyond through innovation and automation. With a global outlook and a regional focus, we foster a vibrant community of innovators, entrepreneurs, and business leaders through opportunities for collaboration and learning. Our programs and services help businesses develop the skills and expertise needed to effectively jumpstart or accelerate digital transformation. By bringing together industry, academia, and government, we aim to create a dynamic ecosystem that drives innovation and growth across Michigan.

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