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Augmented Reality – What It Is, Isn’t, and Why You Need It in Your Training Arsenal

Coreaxis

Augmented reality (A/R). In the past several years there has been a lot of discussion on the use of enhanced reality in learning and development. Companies like Apple and Microsoft are betting on it to deliver unique user experiences and drive sales of their enhanced reality-compatible devices and apps.

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Will augmented reality revolutionize training?

Matrix

Wearable computers are the means and augmented reality is the interface between what we know to be the real world and the so called virtual world. Augmented reality (AR) although still in its infancy if we consider its spread, promises to set high standards of connectivity for the not so distant future.

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Pokemon Go: Does this mean augmented reality learning is a thing?

TalentLMS

Sure, augmented reality is nothing new. We have been going at it for years, in expensive labs, prototypes, and early-adopter products. What Pokemon Go achieved, though, is making augmented reality not only popular and tangible for millions of people, but also fun. Enter Pokemon Go. And that’s a big deal.

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Mobile App Trends for 2018

Origin Learning

Apps that integrate Blockchain and allow businesses to combine the technology with their existing products/technology will gain traction. Most major LMS-players offer an ‘app’ variant of their product. Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality. Our big bet in terms of mobile apps is on ‘ Blockchain’. Digital Payments.

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Making Employee Onboarding an Immersive Experience with Mixed Reality

Origin Learning

Mixed Reality is a phrase used to describe technologies like Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality. Science fiction foresaw the use of an alternate reality and immersive technologies well before humankind actually developed such advanced technologies. The 80s saw the release of a movie titled ‘Tron’.

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ATD Buzz: What we heard around the conference

Rustici Software

Virtual reality and augmented reality aren’t new concepts, but they are making their way into more training programs in varied ways. The virtual aspect creates a safe environment for employees to practice their tasks and build muscle memory without harm or loss of product. Metaverse is here.

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What Is Extended Reality?An Introduction to XR

STRIVR

Technically, XR covers three different technology possibilities: Virtual reality (VR) inserts learners inside a 360° simulated environment where they can practice skills, converse with avatars, and interact with realistic objects within an entirely safe, distraction-free, fully immersed setting.