While all of these virtual reality authoring tools are excellent, the requirements of your VR training are going to inform which of these engines make the most sense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the case of PIXO VR, we specialize in and have developed a growing library of safety and high-impact training content for the construction, manufacturing, energy & utility verticals<\/a>. We\u2019ve found that, for these training programs, the superior visual fidelity and full access to the C++ source code allows for our proprietary forking of the Unreal engine, creating an improvement in quality of experience over our previous use of Unity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even though this article is about VR software, it\u2019s essential we touch on hardware. The virtual reality immersive experience is highly dependent on the headset, and your VR hardware requirements can influence your VR software decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here is a brief rundown of VR hardware and the ideal VR training uses of each.<\/p>\n\n\n\n HTC Vive Pro – HTC\u2019s Vive and Vive Pro are among the most advanced VR headsets on the market today. This headset is going to deliver some of the most realistic training experiences and leave your employees actually asking for more training time. Crazy resolutions, powerful hardware, and tons of sensors make this the preference for enterprise training departments in need of highly realistic and detailed VR content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Windows Mixed Reality – Microsoft has taken a slightly different approach to the VR headset, using a variety of hardware manufacturers (HP, Lenovo, Dell, etc.), allowing it to run on both high-end and more basic desktops. As the name suggests, the Mixed Reality headset straddles the fence between VR and AR experiences, accommodating both. Critically, the HP Windows Mixed Reality headset can be paired with the HP Z VR Backpack \u2014 a high-powered wearable unit that allows for a tetherless VR experience. For pure mobility, the WMR and HP Z can\u2019t be beat. (If, for whatever reason, a tetherless experience isn\u2019t necessary, the HP Z can also be run in a more basic docked, desktop mode.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Oculus Rift \u2014 As \u201cthe one that started it all\u201d, Oculus has been aggressively improving their platforms since the debut of the Rift i Sony PlayStation VR \u2014 If you\u2019re a console gamer this is a great way to get a pretty good first virtual reality experience within a consumer price range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The last three headsets on our list are only recommended as entrees into the world of virtual reality \u2014 \u201cbeginner-level\u201d, if you will. These are meant to work with your mobile phone and can provide a teasing glimpse into the potential of a more complete virtual reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n IMPORTANT NOTE: If you\u2019re serious about sampling a true VR training experience, buy one of these if you like, but know they are not the final destination of your journey, merely the first steps. If you want to jump ahead to the good stuff, contact one of our VR training experts<\/a>, and we\u2019ll bring \u201cthe real thing\u201d to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As you start considering an investment in VR training, here are the most crucial steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Getting Started with VR: The Best Software Tools are Free<\/a>, Makezine<\/p>\n\n\n\n Feature Photo by Lux Interaction<\/a> on Unsplash<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Popular VR Headsets and Environments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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