An Irish startup using virtual and augmented reality is providing training solutions for companies in high-risk industries. Pat O’Connor joined the team earlier this year as managing director, bringing with him 20 years’ experience in the Irish Defence Forces. In this role, he recognised the potential of virtual technology for solving problems for training personnel for projects in high-risk environments. According to Mr O’Connor the areas where VRAI can provide training solutions include offshore and onshore energy production and missions in hazardous environments. Mr O’Connor says virtual reality can help with training at the bottom of the learning pyramid where people learn the most with "practice by doing."

Source: Irish Examiner June 09, 2019 18:33 UTC