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Recent research from Stanford University presented a large-scale analysis of 730 VR designs done by 254 students. The results of the research reveal interesting results on VR effectiveness for design. Ready to learn more? Check out our concise infographics. Source:...

VR has emerged as a valuable tool for nurturing design thinking and fostering creativity. Research confirms its potential to enhance creative processes across various domains. Interested in more details? Dive into our engaging infographics for further insights....

VR is reshaping the landscape of medical learning, providing a dynamic and efficient approach to learning complex medical anatomy concepts. This conclusion stems from research on the effectiveness of VR technology in teaching anatomy. Eager to learn more? Check out...

The research on improving safety training effectiveness using 3D BIM simulation highlights compelling insights into why VR surpasses traditional methods and why safety managers find the VR approach more effective. Curious to learn more? Dive into our infographic for...

Research on leveraging  VR in management education to address real-world business challenges such as planning, organizing, staffing, control, problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork showed interesting findings. Want to know more? Check out our...

Recent research from Stanford University and Minnesota University has revealed compelling insights: #VR participants demonstrate significantly fewer distractions compared to those immersed in 2D videos. Wonder why? Explore our infographic to learn more👇 Source: "A...

The study explored how Virtual Reality (VR) benefits engineering education, revealing significant positive impacts on students’ comprehension and academic performance. Through the integration of VR into the learning environment, students gain a more profound...

PwC Switzerland, in collaboration with the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Lower Saxony, Germany, and The University of Münster, conducted a study on VR workshops, revealing remarkable enhancements in communication and learning outcomes. Dive into our infographic for...

Wrapping up 2023!Every Tuesday, we share intriguing facts or data points about VR, virtual collaboration and the future of work. But today, we’ve gathered the top 5 Glue Insights of 2023!These insights showcase VR’s potential and point towards future developments....

A recent study explored how virtual reality (VR) can be used to build knowledge and understanding. It found that immersive virtual environments and 3D visual simulations improve understanding of various subjects. This finding is in-line with the broader consensus on...

A study on learning in VR simulations for training revealed noteworthy results. The research indicated a significant increase in both self-efficacy and knowledge scores in an interactive VR. Specifically, the study highlighted a positive correlation between learning...

The study conducted a direct comparison between VR and 2D delivery, examining the sense of presence, emotional, and physiological outcomes. This research provides valuable insights for the development and utilization of VR technology in training and education. The...

Exciting findings from VR public speaking training research: 1. The study confirmed VR’s effectiveness in public speaking training2. Participants with VR training outperform those without VR3.  VR-trained participants received higher rankings from the audience...

Gartner research has identified 5 challenges of digital meetings that hinder productivity: 1. Outcomes: Unclear next actions2. Engagement: Low interest from participants3. Overload: Too many meetings4. Leadership: Failure to set an agenda and prepare5. Attendance:...

The research on remote work and job outcomes explored how software quality affects job performance. These are the key drivers of better remote work outcomes: 1. Interactive Technologies Technologies facilitating rich interactions among coworkers improve work processes...

Key findings from a study on remote work conducted in US federal agency: 1. Accountability and Responsibility Participants of the research noted that remote work held them accountable for their work in an equitable manner, compared to workers in the traditional office...

The results of the Global Survey of Working Arrangements 2023 collected responses from full-time employees across 34 countries and revealed the reasons why employees prefer to go to the office. The report shows that the primary reasons for employees to head to the...

Recent research sheds light on the impact of multitasking during remote meetings: 1. Loss of attention & engagement Multitasking diverts our attention from the meeting’s primary focus. It’s easy to get caught up in other tasks, leading to reduced engagement and...

Recent research on the evolution of Working from Home (WFH) reveals some exciting findings: 1. WFH on the Rise From 2019 to 2023, the number of people working from home has seen an astonishing 5-fold increase! The future of work is taking a new shape, and it’s...

Recent research on remote work and job performance found: Remote work positively influences performance via job crafting, where employees creatively and proactively tailor their tasks to accomplish set goals. What does it mean?  Job crafting involves employees...

McKinsey Global Institute recently conducted a comprehensive study on hybrid work and uncovered valuable insights: 1. Office attendance is 30% lower than before the pandemic2. Most office employees report having hybrid work arrangements3. Increasing productivity was...

A comprehensive study on Metaverse by the European Parliament’s Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs concluded 4 major ways in which metaverse will reshape the way we work. 1. Immersive form of team collaboration In the Metaverse,...

Research on virtual team performance has identified communication and trust as the key factors affecting performance. The study confirmed that communication between virtual workers has a direct and positive influence on the confidence of the virtual team. Trust in...

World Economic Forum in their recent report with Accenture talks about the metaverse privacy and safety. The report emphasises the importance of digital trust and says that: "Digital trust will be paramount to metaverse adoption as it is a critical building block for...

World Resources Institute research on business air travel and climate states that: 70% of frequent travelers found that virtual meetings are more feasible and effective than previously thought. The results showed that frequent travelers view virtual collaboration...

World Economic Forum in their recent report with Accenture talks about the role of digital twins in accelerating sustainability. The report quantifies how digital twins help to optimize business operations:  - 30-80% energy reduction in buildings  - 30% reduction of...

The research on collaborative learning environments in virtual reality identified how VR can enhance learning outcomes: 1. Enable better representation of concepts than in 2D Interactive experiences surpass 2D representations by offering a dynamic, hands-on...

Nokia and EY recently released a comprehensive report on the industrial and enterprise metaverse and how companies are integrating immersive technology into their operations. One of the most exciting use cases discussed is XR training. XR enables realistic training...

Truly exceptional teams display agility, adaptability, and foster high levels of collaboration among members, including robust asynchronous collaboration. But how can you transform your team into a high-performing remote team? To become a world-class team, here are...

Research on audio in virtual reality concluded: Audio has a significant impact on presence and realism in VR Why? Audio plays a crucial role in creating a sense of true presence or a feeling of “being there” in VR. When the audio is well-designed and fits the virtual...

AI and Metaverse can truly be a powerful combination. Recent study on use of AI in the metaverse highlight three main use cases for AI in virtual environment context: 1. Create unique customer experiences With AI in the metaverse, you can provide personalized customer...

Is remote work effective for organizations? Empirical studies reveal 32 correlations indicating a positive relationship between remote work and organizational outcomes. Positive impacts to organizations include: 1. Increase in productivity Reduced distractions,...

A study on the uses of VR for communication has compared VR to video conferencing and found that in VR: 1. Participants feel more immersed VR provides a strong level of immersion and a feeling of presence that surpasses traditional video conferencing methods. The...

Research on remote work provides an interesting conclusion: Despite the challenges of remote work, 50% of the time, high-intensity remote workers are more satisfied than employees working in the office. One of the reasons for higher job satisfaction is connected to...

How VR enhances remote work? A study on VR capabilities for the work-from-home (WFH) settings found that VR: 1. Increase worker’s efficiency By using immersive virtual workspaces, VR enhances individuals’ focus on tasks and facilitates more efficient collaboration in...

In their article, McKinsey Digital talked about moving from one digital twin to the enterprise metaverse. Here are 3 steps to consider: 1. Build your first digital twin The first digital twin should be based on value drivers, reuse potential, and data feasibility...

The research on interactive virtual workshops identified that even after the pandemic, virtual workshops have their unique advantages: 1. More inclusive and provide a wider pool of participants Breaking down geographical barriers and opening doors to a wider audience....

Is Hybrid Work the best of both worlds? Harvard Business School researchers examined this question and found that: An intermediate number of days in the office resulted in more emails sent, a higher number of email recipients and an increased novelty of work products....

A recent study on remote work with 3,123 office workers has found interesting results: 1. Remote work reduces psychological and physical stress regardless of other work and life-related stressors. 2. Reducing stress responses increase the productivity of remote...

The research on collaborative learning in immersive virtual reality (IVR) draws insightful results: 1. Actively collaborating participants scored higher for learning than participants who only watched an instructional guide’s avatar and discussed what they learned. 2....

Gartner’s report on the culture and leadership for the hybrid workplace identified the top three challenges of adjusting the culture to hybrid work: 1. Adjusting the current culture Establishing culture in the hybrid workplace requires a new approach, as employees...

Research on the simulation of dangerous situations in VR concluded that participants feel personally connected to the VR experience as if it would happen in real life. Some of the participants said: “I was really aware of everything happening and I was reacting to it...

Recent research has shown that well-designed immersive environments can significantly enhance learning outcomes. Here are several recommendations on how to make learning in VR more effective: 1. Optimize cognitive flow The feeling of presence in VR can be unfamiliar...

Recent research on remote work transition identified that remote work tasks and workplace suitability positively impact collaboration and work performance. However, to reap benefits from remote work, companies need to foster team collaboration through workspace and...

“Both video resolution and spatial audio rendering had a statistically significant effect on both immersion and audio-visual quality.” concluded recent research on visual and audio importance in VR. When choosing a VR collaboration platform, it’s crucial to consider...

McKinsey & Company identified the leading VR use cases in “A CEO’s guide to the metaverse". Let’s have a closer look at them. 1. Brand marketing VR helps to strengthen a company’s brand by creating a unique virtual experience. It can be a virtual product launch,...

Stanford research on social interactions inside collaborative virtual environments concluded that participants with head-and-hands avatars felt more connected and present than those with full-body avatars. Here is why: 👇 1️⃣ When using a full-body avatar, a user is...

Virtual reality can facilitate communication that is just as intricate and rich as face-to-face interactions. That’s the finding of the research study on VR as a communication medium. The study found that VR-mediated communication can be as complex and nuanced as...

PwC identified six metaverse predictions that businesses can expect to take force in 2023. These are the four most fundamental ones: 1. Businesses will be the metaverse power users 💪 Business applications take the lead with practical use cases such as onboarding,...

“VR experiences can make important contributions toward understanding psychological aspects of climate science.” David M. Markowitz and Jeremy N. Bailenson reviewed the connection between VR and climate change and identified how the technology can be a useful tool to...

Research on leveraging  VR in management education to address real-world business challenges such as planning, organizing, staffing, control, problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork showed interesting findings. Want to know more? Check out our...

Recent research from Stanford University and Minnesota University has revealed compelling insights: #VR participants demonstrate significantly fewer distractions compared to those immersed in 2D videos. Wonder why? Explore our infographic to learn more👇 Source: "A...

The study explored how Virtual Reality (VR) benefits engineering education, revealing significant positive impacts on students’ comprehension and academic performance. Through the integration of VR into the learning environment, students gain a more profound...

PwC Switzerland, in collaboration with the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Lower Saxony, Germany, and The University of Münster, conducted a study on VR workshops, revealing remarkable enhancements in communication and learning outcomes. Dive into our infographic for...

Wrapping up 2023!Every Tuesday, we share intriguing facts or data points about VR, virtual collaboration and the future of work. But today, we’ve gathered the top 5 Glue Insights of 2023!These insights showcase VR’s potential and point towards future developments....

A recent study explored how virtual reality (VR) can be used to build knowledge and understanding. It found that immersive virtual environments and 3D visual simulations improve understanding of various subjects. This finding is in-line with the broader consensus on...

A study on learning in VR simulations for training revealed noteworthy results. The research indicated a significant increase in both self-efficacy and knowledge scores in an interactive VR. Specifically, the study highlighted a positive correlation between learning...

The study conducted a direct comparison between VR and 2D delivery, examining the sense of presence, emotional, and physiological outcomes. This research provides valuable insights for the development and utilization of VR technology in training and education. The...

Exciting findings from VR public speaking training research: 1. The study confirmed VR’s effectiveness in public speaking training2. Participants with VR training outperform those without VR3.  VR-trained participants received higher rankings from the audience...

Gartner research has identified 5 challenges of digital meetings that hinder productivity: 1. Outcomes: Unclear next actions2. Engagement: Low interest from participants3. Overload: Too many meetings4. Leadership: Failure to set an agenda and prepare5. Attendance:...

The research on remote work and job outcomes explored how software quality affects job performance. These are the key drivers of better remote work outcomes: 1. Interactive Technologies Technologies facilitating rich interactions among coworkers improve work processes...

Key findings from a study on remote work conducted in US federal agency: 1. Accountability and Responsibility Participants of the research noted that remote work held them accountable for their work in an equitable manner, compared to workers in the traditional office...

The results of the Global Survey of Working Arrangements 2023 collected responses from full-time employees across 34 countries and revealed the reasons why employees prefer to go to the office. The report shows that the primary reasons for employees to head to the...

Recent research sheds light on the impact of multitasking during remote meetings: 1. Loss of attention & engagement Multitasking diverts our attention from the meeting’s primary focus. It’s easy to get caught up in other tasks, leading to reduced engagement and...

Recent research on the evolution of Working from Home (WFH) reveals some exciting findings: 1. WFH on the Rise From 2019 to 2023, the number of people working from home has seen an astonishing 5-fold increase! The future of work is taking a new shape, and it’s...

Recent research on remote work and job performance found: Remote work positively influences performance via job crafting, where employees creatively and proactively tailor their tasks to accomplish set goals. What does it mean?  Job crafting involves employees...

McKinsey Global Institute recently conducted a comprehensive study on hybrid work and uncovered valuable insights: 1. Office attendance is 30% lower than before the pandemic2. Most office employees report having hybrid work arrangements3. Increasing productivity was...

A comprehensive study on Metaverse by the European Parliament’s Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs concluded 4 major ways in which metaverse will reshape the way we work. 1. Immersive form of team collaboration In the Metaverse,...

Research on virtual team performance has identified communication and trust as the key factors affecting performance. The study confirmed that communication between virtual workers has a direct and positive influence on the confidence of the virtual team. Trust in...

World Economic Forum in their recent report with Accenture talks about the metaverse privacy and safety. The report emphasises the importance of digital trust and says that: "Digital trust will be paramount to metaverse adoption as it is a critical building block for...

World Resources Institute research on business air travel and climate states that: 70% of frequent travelers found that virtual meetings are more feasible and effective than previously thought. The results showed that frequent travelers view virtual collaboration...