The use of Augmented Reality (AR) technology is poised to be the next big step forward in corporate training, as it enables trainers to capture the attention of employees in a collaborative virtual environment, while maintaining presence in the classroom or work environment. AR has many unique affordances to offer to corporate training, including the ability to interactively model virtual learning objects into the real world and allows groups of learners to interact with these objects collaboratively (Newman, 2016).
Augmented Reality (AR) can take on the job-training to a whole new level, putting the employee in real world situations in which they must perform their job duties. This kind of training provides hands-on experience without the costs and risks of real hands-on. It is the best of both worlds.
With AR-enabled training, the learning becomes faster and more effective. Unlike in a traditional setup, where you listen to someone explain the process, or read from a manual, the level of engagement here is very high. Also, by pointing an AR device at an equipment, you can access information about its features instantly (Yaskevich, 2017).
Corporate
AR unlocks the potential to put employees into situations that you otherwise could not recreate.
The following are some examples of how AR is used in various industries for employee training.
Why corporations should start using AR
Retaining skills and knowledge
The use of AR systems can retain valuable employee learning and insights.
Save time and Money
Switching to AR drastically speeds up the training process, saving money and enabling employees to do the job faster
Real-Time Information
AR glasses or safety helmets will assist those in the field by being able to recognize equipment and guide workers through step-by-step diagnostics.
Take on-the-job training and retraining to another level
Giving limitless potential for placing trainees in real-world scenarios and situation
