Our Energy Industry Committee has produced this whitepaper aimed to guide energy organizations in leveraging VR/AR solutions to address challenges in staff acquisition, skill impartation, and talent retention. This document outlines key considerations in identifying use cases, specifications, functionalities, and hardware selection. Additionally, it addresses VR/AR solution deployment and change management.
These papers (Part 1 and Part 2) serve as reference documentation for both end users and VR /AR solution providers. They facilitate productive engagement by establishing a shared language and understanding of requirements.
Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR and AR) have the potential to revolutionize learning and training in the energy sector. They offer immersive experiences that enhance understanding of complex concepts, procedures, and equipment in a safe environment. These technologies are engaging and impactful throughout the employment cycle, from recruiting to reskilling and provide access to virtual training environments worldwide, reducing carbon footprints and promoting sustainability.
In 2021, the VR/AR Association Energy Committee released the first whitepaper in a series, titled “VR/AR in the Energy Sector,” providing insights on VR and AR utilization in the industry. The goal was to offer insights to the VRARA Energy community, representing stakeholder organizations and technology suppliers, on how VR and AR solutions can be used to overcome critical business challenges facing our industry.
Table of Contents
Authors & Contributors......................................................................................................................................... 1
Table of Contents....................................... 2
1. Introduction................. 3
2. Principal Considerations Before Getting Started......................................................... 3
3. Setting the Right Learning Objectives........................................................................................ 5
4. Type of Content to Develop.................................................................................................. 7
4.1 Planning the Content................................................................................................ 7
4.2 Classification of VR AR Use Cases for Training................................................................ 8
4.3 Types of Simulation Modules.................................................................................. 9
5. Hardware Equipment........................................................................10
5.1 Type of Headset systems.........................................................................................10
5.2 Mobile Devices..............................................................................................................12
5.3 Desktop deployments.......................................................................................12
5.4 Room Scale Immersive Systems.............................................................................12
5.5 Characteristics of VR/AR Hardware Devices......................................................................................12
5.6 Selection of VR AR Hardware for Application Development......................................13
6. Content Production and Distribution.............................................................................14
6.1 Internalize Capabilities................................................................14
6.2 Third-party partnership......................................................................14
7. Data and Scoring............................................................................................15
8. Integrating into the Enterprise................................................................16
8.1 Integration Support.............................................................................................13
8.2 Content Licensing and Intellectual Property.............................................................13
9. Physical Considerations for a Virtual World........................................................................17
9.1 Training Space..........................................................................................17
9.2 Audience Preparation................................................................................................17
10. Conclusion.............................................................................................................................18
