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08.04.2025
Breaking Onboarding Barriers with Augmented Reality A First - Person Success Story In Their Own Words
“Before Obrive, onboarding felt like running through molasses—endless policy slideshows, disjointed video calls, and fact sheets that simply didn’t stick. Then Obrive introduced spatial computing: immersive, step-by-step onboarding that felt like being there, not just learning about it. Now, our new hires complete orientation in one immersive session. They remember more. Trainers spend less time troubleshooting. And retention? It's through the roof.”
Tylor Morgan, Director of Training, BuildSafe Solutions
The Core Challenge
BuildSafe struggled with a disjointed, unengaging onboarding experience:
• Low retention and recall
• High coordination overhead for trainers
• Lack of interactivity in training materials
• Scaling issues across locations
• Low retention and recall
• High coordination overhead for trainers
• Lack of interactivity in training materials
• Scaling issues across locations
Obrive’s Strategic Solution
Following a structured approach—
mirroring Appinventiv’s BOOT (Build, Operate, Optimize, Transfer) model—we implemented a tailored spatial computing strategy:
Phase: 1. Discovery & Mapping
Action
Collaborated with stakeholders to pinpoint critical induction steps—equipment tours, safety walkthroughs, and compliance workflows.
Phase: 2. Pilot & Rapid Iteration
Action
Built a lean immersive prototype; tested with small groups, gathered feedback, and refined interactions.
Phase: 3. Full Immersive Development
Action
Developed a high-fidelity spatial experience with realistic environments, spatial audio, and interactive elements.
Phase: 4. Frictionless Delivery Portal
Action
Delivered immersive previews via a secure, web-based portal—no downloads or complex setup needed.
Phase: 5. Embedded Analytics & Adaptive Prompts
Action
Tracked user engagement and introduced AI-guided prompts at critical moments to improve comprehension.
Phase: 6. Scaled Rollout
Action
Deployed across global induction streams, maintaining consistency while reducing manual facilitation.
Quantified Impact
Metric
Onboarding Time
Before Obrive
Multi-day sessions
After Obrive
Completed in one immersive session
Metric
Recall & Retention
Before Obrive
~60%
After Obrive
85%+ recall rate
Metric
Trainer Support Hours
Before Obrive
High (live facilitation)
After Obrive
Minimal thanks to automation
Metric
Onboarding Cost & Scalability
Before Obrive
Increasing
After Obrive
Efficient & scalable
Metric
Global Rollout Timeline
Before Obrive
Extended
After Obrive
Scaled globally in under 2 months
Why It Worked
Immersive Learning
Learners aren’t just watching—they’re engaged in context-rich simulations, improving memory and performance.
Seamless Access
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Adaptive Support
AI-powered prompts guided users through complex steps, reducing errors and dependency on live trainers.
Scalable Delivery
A pilot-first model enabled rapid expansion with minimal resource overhead, ensuring consistency across locations.
Real Results in Real Time
"We condensed onboarding from several days into a single immersive session. And the results speak for themselves: retention, speed, and training depth all climbed dramatically."
— Taylor Morgan, Director of Training, BuildSafe Solutions.
Frictionless spatial onboarding? Now a daily reality.
"Spatial onboarding? Now friction-free—and future-ready."
