VR is a Force Multiplier
The incursion of the Russian forces in Ukraine has significantly shifted the strategic structure in Europe and beyond. Defense has become more central to the political landscape, and public opinion has become more favorable to the extension of investment in the military.
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Historic Military Personnel Shortage in Developed Nations
However, most developed nations – especially in Europe – have for a long time reduced spending on military equipment and personnel. This has led to a large decline in military personnel numbers and a significant reduction in overall capacity. It is expected that in the coming decade this historic lack of personnel is going to be adjusted, with a large influx of new personnel.
This poses several significant challenges to the military establishment. The training of recruits is intensive and takes a lot of time and resources. Experienced personnel often is not available or has retired. New technologies, changing strategies, new equipment, and streamlined NATO procedures need to be taught to the recruits and more experienced personnel.
Triple Helix Approach
Many military agencies are now shifting to include more digital solutions to help alleviate the challenge to train their personnel. This can include more legacy digital solutions such as e-learning tools, but also more and more includes advanced techniques such as Virtual and Augmented Reality.
OneBonsai is uniquely placed to help defense partners take up this challenge. Our advanced XR learning system allows
- Safely train dangerous scenarios
- Instructors to train many soldiers at the same time
- Provide unique training scenarios
- Live adjust training scenarios to better match trainees’ skill levels
- Track performance of individual trainees, regiments, and divisions
- Remotely monitor training sessions to lower logistics costs
- To quickly set up a secure system where required and flexibly integrate it into processes
- Increase knowledge retention versus traditional training methods such as e-learning and classroom training
- Scale effectively across geographies, languages, regiments, and divisions
OneBonsai can provide directly available modules that contain common military-wide training sessions. Alternatively, we can also build custom solutions that are tailor-made to match your specific needs.
Our clients commonly use Virtual Reality for:
- Train soldiers in dangerous and difficult situations
- Allow for strategic training with multiple soldiers at the same time
- Provide basic training such as TCCC for recruits
- Attract new members at job fairs by showing real-life 360 videos of military experiences
- Allow for efficient reskilling and retraining opportunities
- Learn how to use specific materials and equipment, not always available for training
- Practice maintenance of new or legacy equipment
- Allow the co-training of commanders and soldiers
Our delivered projects
We have implemented many successful projects for clients across multiple industries.
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- Safety
- Healthcare
- Industrial
- Military
- Marketing
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ION VR Hockey Challenge
We developed a VR hockey Challenge for the ION hockey finals.Â
VR Fire Training
VR fire training has been made to have a better experience for companies. Learn and apply the fire theory without any risk.
VR Hazard Spotting
(Re)Train all your personnel on workplace safety rules and best practices. Increase overall safety with this awareness experience.
VR Tracheo Care
Made with Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg. OneBonsai created a tool that helps nursing personnel to practice and rehearse the correct procedures of a tracheostomy
Baby Safety for Crédit Agricole
Crédit Agricole asked us to create a VR simulation on the hidden dangers for small children in a living area.
VR Crane Simulator
This crane simulator allows new crane operations to develop the necessary skills without having to operate a real crane.Â
Paramedical Intervention Team
The OLV Aalst hospital & Proximus requested OneBonsai to develop a proof of concept of a VR training for a specific procedure: how to train first responders on a roadside accident with multiple victims?
Warehouse Logistics VR Training
VR can help for training and recruiting purposes in their distribution centers. We created a 1:1 virtual twin of the existing packing process. Allowing them to train more new personnel, more efficiently?Â
VR Evacuation
Together with Zorgnet Icuro, OneBonsai has created a Virtual Reality evacuation training that allows employees to be trained more effectively on the evacuation procedure. The training ensures that employees will perform the correct actions in case of an emergency.
