Virtual reality to learn to drive

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Virtual reality to learn to drive



UPS will teach its workers to overcome obstacles on the road without leaving their offices



   A virtual reality helmet and a steering wheel. These are the tools that are about to replace the traditional driving school cars. At least this is the intention of the American UPS that from September will use virtual reality to teach how to drive their workers.

With the use of HTC Vive technology they will be able to recreate real driving situations with pedestrians and other obstacles. In the experience created by UPS, students will "drive" through 360 degree street landscapes with pedestrians, traffic and parked vehicles.

"Virtual reality complements training in the real world in a way that deeply engages our employees," explains Jeanne Lawrence, UPS expansion director in the United States.

   The UPS program is not pioneering, as it is similar to the Walmart training announced in June, where employees use Oculus Rift to delve into different real-world scenarios.

The use of virtual reality for learning is becoming increasingly popular and has been used in many fields, including health and medical industries, such as surgery simulations.

The UPS training program will only be launched for the preparation of employees who will drive parcel delivery trucks.

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