How Enterprises Integrate the Pico Neo 3 in Employee Training and Development
Since it hit the market in May 2021, the Pico Neo 3 Pro has been one of Pico’s most successful headsets. Along with its sister product, the Pico Neo 3 Pro Eye, this device delivers impressive specs and advanced features at a competitive price point for enterprise VR.
And while any business-centric XR headset is only as good as its real-world applications, the Neo 3 Pro is no slouch in this department.
Over the past few years, the Neo 3 Pro and Pro Eye have been used across countless industries to help new employees get familiar with their job duties and learn new skills. Read on to learn how enterprises use these headsets for employee training and development—and how your company can get the most out of these powerful products.
About the Pico Neo 3
Compared to Pico’s last-gen 6DoF headsets, the Neo 3 Pro headsets and their fully-redesigned controllers boast significantly improved latency. These cordless devices are lighter and less bulky than their predecessors, allowing for maximum comfort during training sessions.
Both Neo 3 Pro headsets are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 processor and have 256GB of built-in storage. They display realistic graphics on a 3664x1920 LCD screen, with a refresh rate of up to 90Hz and a PPI of 773. The headset’s audio is equally immersive thanks to its spatial stereo speakers.
Meanwhile, four wide-angle cameras built into the headset itself and 32 optical tracking sensors in the device’s controllers are responsible for tracking.
Neo 3 Pro vs. Neo 3 Pro Eye
At this point, you may be wondering if there are any actual differences between the Neo 3 Pro and the Neo 3 Pro Eye. While these headsets are very similar, they diverge in one significant way—namely, eye tracking.
The Neo 3 Pro Eye offers all the features of the Neo 3 Pro but also brings integrated eye tracking to the table. That lets the headset know where users are looking, allowing for enhanced data collection. Additionally, the Neo 3 Pro Eye has 8GB of RAM compared to the Neo 3 Pro’s 6GB.
Pico Neo 3 for Employee Training and Development
The cutting-edge features included in Pico’s Neo 3 Pro headsets make them a perfect choice for enterprise training purposes. Of course, before you invest in a fleet of these devices, you’ll want to know why XR training is worth it.
The reason is simple: people learn by doing.
As any college student who’s struggled to stay awake during a long lecture knows, “traditional” education methods can be less than engaging. That doesn’t go away when you use these techniques in employee training, even when it comes to extremely high-risk topics like workplace safety.
XR training is far more immersive and memorable than any other training method, making it the perfect choice for your employee development strategy.
Some ideal applications of Neo 3 Pro headsets for immersive learning include:
Precision Training
In some jobs, precision is everything. Perhaps the most obvious example is medical care, where steady hands can literally make the difference between life and death. But this isn’t the only field where employees must be precise—astronauts and pilots also need to be extremely careful while on the job.
Are you creating an XR training program for new employees in these roles or other jobs where precision matters? If so, your headsets and controllers need to be precise enough to provide the results you’re looking for. The Neo 3 Pro line’s advanced tracking capabilities make these devices ideal for these training scenarios.
Physical Training
Any successful training program needs to prepare new employees for what they’ll face in their new roles. That definitely applies to training for police officers, firefighters, and military personnel. Since each of these fields can be physically demanding, your headsets have to be able to run training software without getting in the way.
The Neo 3 Pro and Neo 3 Pro Eye are completely cordless devices, meaning there’s no risk of trainees tripping over a cord during an intense training session. These headsets are also incredibly lightweight, so they won’t be a physical burden during the training process.
Crisis Preparedness
One benefit of VR training that tends to fly under the radar is the sheer amount of data it can provide. By looking at headset analytics, trainers can get quantifiable information on how new employees perform. That’s especially important when you’re training people who will eventually respond to dangerous scenarios like security breaches, fires, meltdowns, and blackouts.
Since it provides an extra layer of training data, the Neo 3 Pro Eye is particularly well-suited to crisis preparedness training. With this headset’s eye-tracking capabilities, you’ll know exactly where trainees are looking and how thoroughly they’re assessing the situation before making a move.
Interactive Seminars
The benefits of XR are obvious when it comes to training surgeons, first responders, and other people who will deal with risky situations. Even so, the perks that come with VR training apply just as well to other forms of immersive learning—including seminars.
Both Neo 3 Pro headsets are lightweight, so your employees will have no trouble wearing them for extended periods during training sessions. And the eye tracking features included in the Neo 3 Pro Eye can allow people to make virtual eye contact with each other, allowing for a deeper sense of connection.
Other Industries
Are you looking for even more successful examples of XR training? The Neo 3 Pro and other headsets have been put to use for immersive learning programs in fields like:
Automotive design
Finance
Heavy equipment operation
Public transport
Cargo loading
The Future is Here
Even when you’ve done your research and found a proven headset brand like Pico, the thought of adding XR technology to your enterprise’s workflow can be intimidating. While putting together a VR fleet can be a worthwhile investment, there’s no denying that it also represents a significant expense on your part.
Building your XR training strategy isn’t a challenge you have to face alone. MACE Virtual Labs is here to help you strategize and execute a plan for your immersive learning needs! As the world’s top provider of VR and AR enterprise solutions, MACE VL is more than ready to help you build and manage a top-of-the-line headset fleet.
To find out more about using the Pico Neo 3 Pro for immersive learning, get in touch with the MACE VL team today!