Forrester study: XR boosts ROI, onboarding, and reduces training time

219% ROI. Payback in under 6 months. 🚀 Forrester’s latest study on Meta Quest proves what enterprises are already experiencing: - Faster onboarding (25% quicker) - Task worker training cut by 75% - $1.6M saved on travel & in-person costs - $6.1M in total benefits over 3 years Training that’s faster, safer, and more engaging isn’t just innovation — it’s a business advantage. At Kinemeric, we help organizations turn these numbers into reality with XR/AI training that scales. Smarter learning isn’t the future — it’s ROI today. #XR #AI #EnterpriseTraining #FutureOfWork

Manufacturing is facing a skills crisis—and traditional training isn’t going to fix it. With the UK losing around £6 billion annually due to long-term vacancies, traditional training just isn’t enough anymore. What if instead of shadowing and classroom sessions, we gave people VR headsets, AI mentors, and immersive experiences designed to let them learn by doing and add value from day one? In my team’s latest article for frog Design Mind, we argue that design and AI powered experiential learning isn’t just a nice-to-have. It is the only way forward if we want to close the skills gap and build a resilient future workforce, faster. 👉 Read here: https://lnkd.in/etb3eBfq Shoutout to my co-creators Arlene Carsley FCIPD Jessica Ayuya Jaedan E. Oliver Harvey #AI #Aerospace #Manufacturing #DesigningAI #DSEIUK2025

Many manufacturing and engineering organisations are facing the risk of a knowledge cliff edge. Intense competition in hiring and a high number of unfulfilled vacancies is challenging in itself. But this is happening at the same time as many experienced workers are approaching retirement. Could experiential learning be the answer? AI guided human-led experiences that help people learn - in a personalised way - at the moments that matter. We at frog have been exploring this a lot recently. If you are facing these challenges, I’d encourage you to read this article by my wonderful colleague Melodie Hoke.

🌍 🌎 🌏 At Many Worlds, we believe training should go beyond “practice” — it should provide measurable insights. 🤖 That’s why our AI-powered VR training platform doesn’t just immerse learners in realistic scenarios, it also collects meaningful data while they train. In this demo, you’ll see how our Active Listening Simulation not only challenges trainees to handle a tough workplace interaction, but also generates AI-driven evaluation reports that: ✅ Track progress and skill development over time ✅ Highlight strengths and areas for improvement ✅ Provide actionable insights to adjust training strategies 💡 This means organisations don’t just hope their teams are improving — they can see it, measure it, and refine it. 🚨 And while this demo focuses on Active Listening, the same platform can be customised to train any skill critical to your organisation — from leadership and communication to technical or compliance scenarios. 🎥 Watch the full demo below, with timestamps for quick navigation: 00:00 Sneak peek 00:46 Introduction 02:39 Launching the simulation 03:38 Full training simulation demo 08:17 AI generated report 09:20 Analytics dashboard 09:52 Other dashboard features 10:18 Conclusion 🤩 This is just the beginning of what’s possible with data-driven immersive training. #VRTraining #AI #LearningAndDevelopment #FutureOfWork #HRTech #ManyWorlds

💡 Over the last few days, I’ve had inspiring conversations with people across very different industries. Despite the diversity, one theme kept coming up: how do we improve, support better, and take what we do to the next level? At the heart of every conversation was the same focus — people: ❓ How can we train new recruits more effectively? ❓ How do we evaluate candidates with greater fairness and accuracy? ❓ What support can we give students preparing to enter the workforce? ❓ Which strategies will help us retain talent and foster real growth? 👏 The answer isn’t more theory — it’s learning by doing. It’s capturing authentic data. And it’s shaping strategies around that data to create real impact. 🤖 With Virtual Reality and AI transforming the way we live and work, there’s no reason why the next step in professional, personal, and academic evolution can’t start today. #FutureOfWork #LearningAndDevelopment #VRTraining #AIinHR #EmployeeGrowth #EdTech #HRInnovation #LeadershipDevelopment #WorkforceDevelopment #ManyWorlds

🔄 AI-Powered Employee Training: Personalized & Immersive Learning Platforms like Coursera and Microsoft use AI and VR to tailor training, enhancing skill development and career growth. Explore: https://lnkd.in/gQsbXp9s #AI #Learning #CareerDevelopment

A recent study found that interactive VR classrooms significantly elevate student engagement, empathy, focus, and knowledge retention compared to traditional video lessons. Immersive VR environments improve learning outcomes with interactivity and sensory engagement. We bring these benefits into real-world education with intuitive 3D spaces. With Metasteps, educators can: ✅ Design 3D learning environments in minutes with ease that reflect their unique teaching style ✅ Turn passive learning into active discovery that inspires curiosity and participation ✅ Transform assignments into interactive virtual experiences Make every lesson unforgettable through immersive learning. https://lnkd.in/d9VzTmBq #EdTech #VirtualReality #ImmersiveLearning #Metasteps

🚨 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗜 + 𝗩𝗥 𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝗶𝗹 & 𝗚𝗮𝘀 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗹𝘆 - 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘀. ⛽ In Oil & Gas, every day without immersive training means higher risks and higher costs. One mistake on-site can cost 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀. Yet many still rely on outdated training. Here’s the shift AI + VR brings: ✅ Simulate high-risk environments safely ✅ Train faster, at scale ✅ Cut costs by 35% ✅ Reduce risks by 40% ⏳ Delay isn’t neutral - it’s dangerous. Every day you wait, competitors move ahead. 👉 If you’re in Oil & Gas (or any high-risk industry), let’s connect. I’ll share how enterprises are already transforming safety and efficiency with AI + VR. 💡 Like, comment, and share if you agree - it’s time to stop waiting and start innovating. 🔔 Follow me Ankur Joshi for more insights on how 𝗔𝗜 + 𝗩𝗥 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸. #VirtualReality #VRTraining #AI #VR #Innovation #EmergingTech

Just wrapped up an excellent webinar on "Workforce Training Tools Employees Love" hosted by Hospitality Technology moderated by Robert Firpo-Cappiello with special guest, Felicia White Ed.D, CHT. Key takeaways that really stood out to me: 📱 Next-gen training goes beyond static LMS systems—leveraging AI, chatbots, and microlearning for real-time, just-in-time learning. 🎮 Gamification is proving powerful for engagement, retention, and even surfacing leadership potential. 🥽 Most exciting: the emphasis on VR training—from simulating stressful guest interactions to hands-on food safety, VR delivers realistic scenarios, actionable coaching, and measurable ROI. I truly enjoyed the session and it reinforced how critical innovative training is for both employees and operators. 👉 If you’re exploring VR training solutions for your hospitality brand, consider Magicgate as your partner. We’re at the forefront of XR in restaurants and hotels, and ready to help you implement scalable, real-world solutions. #HospitalityTech #VRTraining #AI #RestaurantTechnology #Magicgate #RestaurantTraining Restaurant Technology Network, EnsembleIQ

A Tutor for Everyone: Inside Khan’s Plan for Trustworthy AI Salman Khan outlines how AI can act as a personal tutor and teaching assistant at scale, with Khanmigo already serving over a million learners. The promise: automate grading and lesson planning so teachers can coach higher-order thinking, while students get interactive guidance—Socratic chats, scenario-based practice, even VR simulations—that keeps them engaged. Khan stresses that trust comes first: tightly designed guardrails, low error rates, and human-in-the-loop oversight to ensure pedagogy and prevent cheating. His horizon is less about shortcuts and more about capacity-building—using AI to cultivate critical thinking and an entrepreneurial mindset in a rapidly changing world. #learningdispatch #education #innovation #creativity #inspiration #Coaching #Learning Source video: https://lnkd.in/g7aSrJ9e