Virtual Mixed Reality
Virtual Mixed Reality (MxR) is a technology that combines the best of Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR).
What is virtual mixed reality?
Virtual Mixed Reality (MxR) is a technology that combines the best of Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR). MxR allows users to interact with digital content that is seamlessly integrated into the real world, creating immersive and engaging experiences.
Here are some benefits, tips and examples of MxR for companies:
Benefits
- It enables companies to improve their productivity, efficiency, innovation and collaboration in various fields such as manufacturing, healthcare, defence, construction, etc.
- Improve training and education of employees and customers by providing realistic simulations and feedback.
- It helps reduce the costs and risks associated with physical prototyping, testing and maintenance by enabling virtual models and wizards.
- It supports the creativity and problem-solving skills of workers and designers by enabling them to process and visualise data in 3D.
- It supports productive communication and collaboration between remote teams and partners by enabling shared virtual environments and experiences.
To effectively use MxR technology, companies need to consider some factors such as hardware requirements, software development, user interface design, and user experience evaluation. Some of the tips for using MxR are:
Tips for using MxR:
- Evaluate user experience using quantitative and qualitative methods such as performance metrics, questionnaires, interviews or observations. Address any health, safety, and convenience concerns during the purchase experience.
- In healthcare, MxR can be used for medical education, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation. For example, Microsoft HoloLens is used to create 3D holograms of human anatomy to teach medical students. Another example is VRHealth, which provides VR therapy for pain management, anxiety reduction, and cognitive rehabilitation.
- Creating training applications for employees, for example, when introducing a new product into production - allows real-time simulation with recognition of tools and parts used, or creating a step-by-step 3D simulation.
- Train employees in various aspects of retail, from customer service to logistics. The result is a more confident and informed staff - Wallmart, USA, has done it
- A virtual showroom that allows potential buyers to explore and configure vehicles/technology or just select from online catalogues in a fully immersive virtual environment. This will not only improve the customer experience but also increase sales.
