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July 15, 2020 HTC Vive, in partnership with FreeRangeXR, has announced a new virtual reality workplace safety training solution. ElevateXR provides in-depth VR training modules focused on occupational hazards and safety protocols, which can serve as a foundation for employee development programs for businesses.

Offering three different hazard safety modules, ElevateXR features simulated real-world scenarios that test users knowledge of safety protocols in high-risk environments. Bundled with the Vive Focus Plus, HTC Vives enterprise-focused, all-in-one VR headset, the Vive Focus Plus ElevateXR Kit is available now in the US on Vive.com.

ElevateXR Modules

Created specifically for workplace training and safety, ElevateXR encourages safe workplace behaviors by engaging trainees in realistic environments. The solution helps to accelerate learning and comprehension of critical information, thus increasing the effectiveness of training programs and the safety of employees.

ElevateXR currently addresses three top workplace hazards: fall protection; lockout/tagout (LOTO), also known as the control of hazardous energy; and working in confined spaces. Each module contains three lessons that take users through the steps of navigating each workplace scenario, and also complement existing annual certification tests, further helping to reinforce the importance of proper on-the-job training.

Virtual reality is changing the way we learn, including how companies and organizations train employees and reinforce safety protocols. We developed ElevateXR to provide an all-in-one training solution that allows trainees and employees to receive real-life safety training in VR, without real-life consequences, said Dan OBrien, HTC Global Head of Enterprise. Effective in accelerating training around the top workplace hazards, ElevateXR saves firms time and money while equipping their employees with the knowledge they need to stay safe on the job.

The ElevateXR solution comes bundled with the Vive Focus Plus, HTCs professional-grade VR headset offering. The standalone device offers six degrees of freedom (6DoF) controls to allow for a more immersive experience for users. Furthermore, for ease of use and faster deployment, the customers can have the ElevateXR training application pre-installed on devices, and also receive Vives Business and Warranty Services.

For more information on ElevateXR, click here.

Image credit: HTC Vive

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Sam Sprigg

Sam is the Founder and Managing Editor of Auganix. With a background in research and report writing, he covers news articles on both the AR and VR industries. He also has an interest in human augmentation technology as a whole, and does not just limit his learning specifically to the visual experience side of things.

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