Argumentative Essay On Vr Simulators

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Throughout history, people have tried to substitute their own reality with a virtual reality. From the stereoscope, I used I used as a child to the flight simulators that pilots used to train for experience of flying a plane, virtual reality has become a staple in society by helping charity to recreational use; and its uses have only expanded over time. From on the job training to shopping simulations, and disability relief; VR has expanded how we look at our own lives. The benefits of VR become absolutely clear when we consider its many public uses. The most important uses we see in VR today are job simulators, and helping others with disabilities.
To begin, multibillion dollar corporations such as Walmart are beginning to use VR to train its employees. In fact Walmart is so …show more content…

The reason that Walmart is as focused on this training method is because they would like to prepare employees for unlikely circumstances; instructors inform their employees that “they aren’t kidding when they discuss having wall to wall people in the store on holidays” (Jeremy Hsu). The integration of this tech. as a form of on the job training seems invaluable to me. As someone who has experienced black Friday and other holidays in a retail setting. I think that it is ridiculous the way some people act just so they can get a good deal. Any resource that an employer can offer an employee to increase their productivity, and in some cases their safety seems like it can make a great impact on a job experience.
Another benefit that we see from the VR in society today is improving our shopping experiences. As we can probably guess, “Retailers are already beginning to experiment with the potentials of virtual reality to connect with consumers in new and exciting ways”. (Cosco). In China, there are already familiar VR stores. Stores such as Macy’s, and Target. In online, or VR stores, you have to use google cardboard headsets. “Using eBay Shopticals (essentially, Cardboard headsets)

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