For most of us, when we think of virtual reality, we think of a technology that is only being used for specific purposes such as gaming, in medical fields, for different types of training, or for virtual tours such as in the real estate industry.
Companies using virtual reality to help train their employees was the initial way to introduce VR into the workplace. Now, it’s not uncommon to see companies exploring additional ways to incorporate virtual reality into the workplace, some of which are developed to increase productivity and output from their employees, others to keep their employees happy and engaged.
It’s a smart move, because VR is steadily becoming more mainstream. In fact, according to the 2016 Dell Future Workforce Global Study, 66% of workers are open to the idea of using virtual reality or augmented reality in the workplace, while nearly half of workers don’t find their current workspaces “smart” enough or using enough smart technology.
More companies are realizing the benefits of virtual reality a variety of ways.
For example, the idea of being able to teleport their employees to worlds outside of the office – including on a beach on an island a thousand miles away – may help boost employees’ productivity while reducing their stress level.
Mure VR, an Icelandic company, has found a way to integrate virtual reality with your work with the introduction of Breakroom. According to their website, “Breakroom is the way to turn your virtual reality headset into a multi-monitor system. You open a relaxing virtual environment and open your regular Windows applications as a floating 2D monitor within the virtual world. You are no longer limited by the physical computer monitor and can surround yourself with applications.”
Breakroom allows employees to escape workplaces by creating a workspace – such as on the beach, or in a park – that is stress-reducing, while tailored specifically to their needs. Becoming immersed in your work and blocking out the distractions that come with now-popular open office environments is a practical way that Mure VR is bringing virtual reality into the workplace.
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Source: TNW