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xR/vR simulation training

Keep trainees fully immersed and engaged with an unmatched level of realism. XR/VR simulation training with Varjo replicaes the exact feeling and conditions of real life and provides the most natural and fully immersive training simulation ever experienced.

WHAT IS VR SIMULATION TRAINING?

Virtual reality training uses immersive technologies to simulate real-world environments and tasks in a controlled, digital setting. Trainees wear virtual (VR) or mixed reality (MR) headsets to engage with lifelike scenarios that mirror real-life situations, from flying helicopters to performing medical procedures, without risk or physical constraints. This approach enables safe, repeatable, and highly realistic practice that prepares learners more effectively than traditional methods alone.

How to get started with creating VR training?

Creating VR training starts with clearly defining the specific skills or scenarios learners need to practice. Map out your use case by considering what trainees will do in the experience, whether they need to collaborate, move around, or use their hands, as this helps determine the technical requirements.

Choose VR/XR technology that supports the level of visual fidelity, performance, and software compatibility your training demands, especially if photorealism or accurate color representation is important. You can develop the virtual environments and interactive scenarios using 3D engines such as Unity or Unreal Engine. Make sure to consider the necessary hardware integrations and tracking systems to ensure highest level of immersion. Test the training with users, gather feedback, and refine the experience to optimize learning outcomes.

How do you run a VR simulation training session?

Using VR or XR for training begins with preparing the environment by setting up headsets, tracking sensors, compatible computers, and ensuring the software is properly installed and calibrated. Trainees should receive an introduction to the system, including how to wear the headset, navigate controls, and interact within the virtual simulation.

Performance can be monitored and assessed through tools like eye tracking, biometrics capture, and analytics to evaluate actions, decisions, and response times. Because VR enables unlimited repetition, trainees can continue practicing complex or high-risk scenarios until they achieve competence.

What are the benefits?

FASTER LEARNING

30%

Time cut from achieving the first solo flight (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, 2022)

PORTABILITY

80%

Size and weight reduction from old systems (Fast Company & Loft Dynamics, 2024)

Highly rated

100%

All study pilots answered ‘yes’ when asked if they would recommend the use of VR simulation (Gouedy, Fendley & Wolf, 2024)

cost savings

$350M

Annual savings potential for institutions (Defense Innovation Unit 2023)

Industry leaders choose VR/XR

“The benefits of using immersive technologies for fighter pilots come across numerous realms, from cost savings to environmental impacts to safety.” Chris Metel - Prepar3D Engineering Program Manager, Lockheed Martin

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“In the future, mixed reality is going to be one of the cornerstone technologies of maritime training.”
Johan Ekvall - Head of Products, Wärtsilä Voyage

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“The newest update to the XR-4 Series allows us to feel confident that we can meet our customer requirements.” Bartek Panasewicz - VP Training Systems Land

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“We chose Varjo headsets specifically because Varjo is a market leader and selecting them was simply a no-brainer.”
Assistant Professor Umberto Saetti

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“Our ultimate goal is to expand VR usage into every area where it can effectively support astronaut activities.”
Florian Saling - XR Software Engineer, European Space Agency

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Pilot training redefined

Air

Fighter pilots and commercial airline crews can interact with real maps, checklists and avionics in true-to-life XR environments.

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Ground training without limits

Land

Driving crews, JTACs and weapons operators can rehearse missions, maneuvers, live-fire procedures and emergency responses with real vehicles and systems in fully immersive simulations.

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Practice made perfect

Sea

Sea farers can master navigation, emergency procedures and weapons handling in lifelike environments, reducing the cost and complexity of traditional maritime training.

VR maritime training

Any scenario possible

Other

XR brings high-stakes scenarios to life across multiple domains, including command centers, research labs, medical simulations, design studios, and space missions.

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A close up of a Varjo XR-4 XR headset

Unmatched features for VR simulation training

Meet the Varjo XR-4 Series

DUAL 4K X 4K DISPLAYS with a resolution of 51 pixels per degree (ppd) across 120° x 105° field of view
DUAL 20 MPX CAMERAS for powering the industry’s highest-fidelity, real-time video pass-through mixed reality
BUILT-IN DTS spatial audio with noise-canceling mics and integrated speakers for collaborative use cases
INSIDE-OUT TRACKING provides precise interactions with high tactile immersion and reduces setup complexity
ZERO SIMULATION SICKNESS thanks to highest fidelity visuals, zero-gravity comfort, and active cooling
SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY with a rapidly expanding collection of the most widely used 3D platforms and software

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