Welcome to our recurring post, 3D Interactive Tech Talk, highlighting how interactive technology is being used right now and where it’s headed.
Jiffy Lube Lands Top Training Spot Using Gaming Technology
Jiffy Lube, the vehicle maintenance company locks up the top spot on the ‘2014 Training Top 125’ and guess what they use as a training tool? – yup, gaming technology! It takes the form of a “Virtual Garage” where employees experience a change in roles when the service center team changes from a five-person to a four-person to a three-person team. The visual nature of the simulation simplifies learning and continues to hit the mark with service center employees.
Looking ahead, the three items on Jiffy Lube’s training wish list include:
1. Greater use of mobile and simulation platforms (they are already deploying it)
2. Multi-language modules
3. Tablets for use by Jiffy Lube employees during ILT sessions
Facebook’s $2B Oculus Purchase Will Revolutionize Training Simulations
If you had any doubt about the viability of virtual reality as ‘the next big thing’ – it’s time to reconsider. Facebook’s acquisition of Oculus Rift, “the startup that makes virtual reality video game headsets” is significant. According to a Facebook post from CEO Mark Zuckerberg, the company plans to expand Oculus beyond gaming:
“After games, we’re going to make Oculus a platform for many other experiences. Imagine enjoying a court side seat at a game, studying in a classroom of students and teachers all over the world or consulting with a doctor face-to-face — just by putting on goggles in your home.”
Heartwood is extremely excited about this development as ALL of our applications are developed as ‘plug and play’ for the Oculus Rift. The sensation of ‘being there’ during a training simulation just became that much closer!
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