The best video games weave imaginary, immersive worlds. Players are engaged and entertained as they follow the game’s narrative. It’s no coincidence that so many games rely on 3D to help build those worlds. Yet world-building with Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) isn’t limited to video games and, in fact, it’s playing an outsized role in a completely different sphere: virtual stores, warehouses, and training operations. 

3D can transform the way trainees develop skills and revolutionize the notion of hands-on-experience, making the process safer, more efficient, and more engaging than ever before. When it comes to the why and what you’ll need to make the most of this cutting-edge technology for your business, we’ve got you covered.

Why train in 3D? 

Luxury car company Porsche is just one of the leading brands turning to 3D to help their staff reach new levels of expertise. The business used Apple Vision Pro to harness CAD data of a robot and a rotary welding. When they wore the device, employees on the shop-floor of the production plant could see the entire task on their to-do list, step by step. 

Bosch Automotive, logistics company DHL, and whole industries from medicine to construction have turned to AR and VR to augment their industrial training and they have good reason to pursue the technology for learning. 

Choose a safer route with 3D training 

In construction, it’s an unfortunate fact that 90% of crane operating accidents are due to human error. But construction firms have found a solution by training their workers with 3D. 

With VR crane simulation, crane operators are immersed in an environment where they can learn safely. They can be exposed to different hazards such as inclement weather or different terrains without actually being put in danger in real life. The benefits extend to other industries — there are clear advantages when medical staff don’t have to learn from real-life patients. AR and simulation give people a chance to develop the muscle memory necessary to respond to worst case scenarios.

Train workers more efficiently in 3D 

Training workers doesn’t have to mean risking expensive equipment or merchandise, or shutting down operations in the process. With the use of technology, training can take up a much smaller footprint. Research shows that for complex tasks, 3D interactive instructions can reduce training time by more than half. 

Additionally, companies that use 3D in their training make more efficient use of their budgets. There are cost savings when you don’t need physical materials or the logistics of paying a more senior staffer to train a newcomer. Invest once in the 3D models you need to build out your training infrastructure and the necessary AR or VR experiential devices and the same elements can be modified and updated as you go. 

And one more efficiency bonus? 3D also results in more productive workers. In a project introduced by DHL, warehouse employees wearing AR glasses to assist them in the order picking process saw a 25% performance increase. 

Engage your employees with AR and VR learning 

There’s a game-like quality to 3D training. While the subject matter is more serious, there’s no doubt VR and AR are highly engaging for learners. That’s because users are immersed in a 3D environment. They’re noticing things around them in this virtual world in a sensory experience.

They also receive real-time feedback in a gamified format. They can immediately see the results of their work and in some cases receive a star rating based on their performance. 

Bring 3D to your training operations

Whether you’re looking for a 3D instructional video or training modules designed in AR or VR using tools like Unreal Engine 5, the perks are undeniable. So, what does it take to make it all happen?  The most important factor for effective AR or VR training is world-building. The environment has to feel real to your trainees in order to convey the realities of the job. A factory floor, a showroom space, the rugged terrain of a construction site, an operating room – if immersion is the goal, you’ll need a high volume of 3D models. That’s where a 3D content creator like Loft3Di can help. 

Our unmatched scalability pairs AI-driven production technology with the largest workforce of expert modeling and rendering artists. With cutting-edge technology and the best artists in the business, we can help you build the 3D worlds most conducive to training employees who are experts in their own right. 

Don’t miss out on bringing your workforce to the next-level –– partner with our Loft3Di team today.