Experiential learning with VR in Life Sciences Industry

Introduction:

A leading consumables company sought to revolutionize the training process for their automated nucleic acid extraction and real-time PCR platform. Facing challenges in providing comprehensive hands-on training to their target audience, the company turned to Virtual Reality (VR) to create an immersive training experience. The VR solution aimed to provide users with practical training on the platform's workflow, features, and experiment execution without the need for a physical instrument.

Objective:

The primary objective was to deliver thorough training on the automated nucleic acid extraction and real-time PCR platform to users, ensuring they have a deep understanding of its operation and capabilities.

Solution:

We developed an immersive VR training experience that replicated the workflow of the automated platform. Users could access the VR training module using VR headsets, offering a highly realistic and interactive learning environment.

The VR experience allowed users to interact with the virtual instrument, guiding them through each step of the nucleic acid extraction and PCR workflow. Users could practice operating the platform in a risk-free environment.

Educational content integrated into the VR experience provided users with detailed information about the platform's features, functionality, benefits such as flexibility, efficiency, accuracy of results, and its ease of use.

Users could perform virtual experiments using the platform, gaining practical experience in sample preparation, PCR setup, and data analysis without the need for physical consumables or equipment.

The immersive VR training experience provided users with a flexible and accessible learning environment, allowing them to undergo training at their convenience without geographical limitations.

Users reported a deeper understanding of the instrument and technology after completing the VR training, attributing it to the hands-on practice and interactive nature of the experience.

By eliminating the need for physical consumables and equipment for training purposes, the company was able to achieve significant cost savings in materials and logistics.