Virtual reality didn't take off in gaming and entertainment the way it was once expected. But VR for training? That's a different story. Projected spending for VR training is expected to reach $2.2 billion by 2022, and it's keeping workers safe.
After four consecutive quarters of declining virtual reality headset sales, VR for training is turning things around for the industry.
Headset sales for training is expected to reach $2.2 billion by 2022, according to Greenlight Insights, prompting companies like start-up Pixo VR to make the switch from gaming to VR training.
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