Benefits of Virtual Reality
Benefits of Virtual Reality
The use of virtual reality as a training tool is well known, in particular in the field of
surgery. Medical schools have adopted this technology as a way of teaching the next
generation of surgeons, for example robotic surgery.The medical uses of virtual reality
are covered in more detail in our training for surgery
article within this section.
The healthcare sector is a major user of virtual reality but there are other sectors who
have equally adopted this technology for training purposes. These include education,
armed forces, construction, telecoms and business.
So what are the advantages of virtual reality training in these sectors and many others?
The benefits are:
Little/no risk Safe, controlled area Realistic scenario Can be done remotely saving time
and money Improves retention and recall Simplifies complex problems/situations
Suitable for different learning styles Innovative and enjoyable.
The last item is an important one. Training is easier if the experience is pleasant or
enjoyable which means higher level of engagement and understanding.
Time and money are also important factors. Training is necessary to ensure that people
are able to perform their jobs or learn a subject in order to be fully productive. But the
costs can be prohibitive, for example, developing a series of prototypes. Virtual reality
removes the needs for repeated prototyping and/or implementation which we know can
be expensive. What it does instead is to replace this with a single model which can be
used time and time again. Plus it can be accessed from different locations. Both of
these
save time and money.
Introduction From 2D to 3D
2D graphics are the more common animation option for company
websites. It’s an older technology stemming back many decades,
but it’s a classic for a reason. These graphics are simpler, visually
appealing, and easy for consumers to ingest without being too
overwhelming or distracting.
Basically, 2D graphics can only be moved in two directions:
horizontally and vertically. Of course, objects and characters can
still move diagonally on these axes, but they’re still confined to the
X and Y axes of your animation. No depth can be added, which
means that you can’t make objects appear closer or further away
from the viewer.
3D:-
Unlike 2D animation, 3D graphics add a Z-axis to their repertoire.
This means that they can move objects and characters forward and
backward as well as horizontally and vertically. 3D animation can
therefore add depth to images so that things in the video seem
closer to the audience.
This makes it possible to animate cubes, prisms, cylinders, and
more instead of just their 2D counterparts. 3D animation is
intended to look more lifelike than the alternative. Many people
therefore find it to be more immersive, which makes it preferable
to some audiences to 2D graphics.
3D animation is essential in industries where you need to see
multiple angles of an object. Applications are usually more
technical, such as showcasing buildings for architecture and
construction firms.