GenAI is More Than an XR Tool, it’s an Opportunity
Learn how leading XR firms are incorporating genAI to enhance enterprise immersive learning
23 July 2024
GenAI is the trending tech term of 2024, with Apple Vision Pro and spatial computing following closely behind. GenAI is sending shockwaves across the globe, from consumer to enterprise. It is proving to be a fruitful tool and an important area of investment for many.
In the Extended Reality (XR) space, genAI is emerging as a core accompanying technology that helps enable and enhance various AR/VR/MR solutions. Notably, genAI is assisting in creating and deploying enterprise-grade learning and training platforms.
With genAI, businesses can easily create bespoke learning spaces that suit a chosen sector, such as warehouse operations, healthcare, and transportation.
Recently, HTC VIVE reported that 82 per cent of financial sector businesses will adopt XR in the next five years.
Moreover, the “XR Applications in the Financial Industry” report showcased how 84 per cent of financial said that XR integration into training programmes has positively affected their workforce’s skill development professionals – showcasing a common interest in leveraging immersive learning platforms across an increasing number of businesses.
However, not every company has the resources or knowledge to create a successful and appropriate training workflow.
Increasingly, companies wanting to leverage XR are turning to simplified AI creation services to prepare for tomorrow’s workplace
GenAI to Enhance Immersive Learning Situations
Recently, ARuVR integrated genAI features into its immersive learning platform to match a growing demand. The firm is delivering these tools via an integrated suite that allows users to create 3D assets, 360 images, 2D images, and text-to-speech prompts ready for a learning programme – with Frank Furnari, the CEO and Founder of ARuVR, recently noting that the firm’s “GenAI Suite is more than just a tool.”
For many, genAI is an opportunity. ARuVR’s genAI integration helps streamline training content via a series of no-code workflows, simplifying the process of designing bespoke learning environments. GenAI enables the democratisation of training content creation by lowering the barrier of entry for enterprise clients who desire bespoke content.
The genAI-led democratisation of training content also accelerates workflows and reduces operational costs, driving creativity and innovation-Furnari noted.
Furnari also added:
This GenAI Suite reduces AR/VR/MR content creation from Months to Minutes and represents ARuVR's commitment to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in XR technology. In combination with deep XR content libraries, genAI provides a wealth of opportunities for firms that are already experienced in creating training content or those entering the space for the first time.
Moreover, genAI brings with it a trove of further customisable elements for both creation and optimisation goals.
Not only does genAI integration enable training managers and designers to create content quickly.
Also, the emerging technology provides various further customisable fields for refining a learning asset.
In the case of ARuVR, moreover, a notable feature is the ability to alter the quality of a 3D immersive learning asset to match a chosen end device.
XR training solutions work best when they are available for use across a variety of hardware, from headsets to smartphones.
Where does GenAI Fit into the XR Space Today?
GenAI is proving a fruitful avenue for XR development. The space is still very new, and businesses are still discovering immersive technology for the first time. Therefore, the sophisticated development of immersive bespoke services has a natural learning curve.
However, the more firms that adopt genAI into their learning content development pipeline, the quicker workforces will be able to leverage the capabilities and results of XR training – tailored directly to a working environment.
Even outside of training, from digital twins to workplace simulations, AI is becoming an increasingly important technology driving growth in the enterprise XR space, adding fuel to the AR/VR/MR rocket.
This article first appeared on XR Today