Comparing the impact of Virtual Reality, Videoconferencing, and In-person Training

What is it about?

Determining whether to host an event in person or remotely depends on the goals of the event. This study examines differences in task performance as well as subjective factors such as buildings trust and rapport when an event such as a training task is delivered either remotely through videoconferencing, in virtual reality using human controlled avatars, or in person.

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Why is it important?

Understanding the impact of remote versus in person meetings can help event organizers make better decisions that can reduce travel emissions, save time and cost, without sacrificing the quality of the meeting experience.