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08.04.2025
Immersive Onboarding That Feels Like Reality - Through the eyes of the client
“Onboarding used to feel like a chore. Weeks of slide decks, back-and-forth emails, and disengaged trainers. Then we partnered with Obrive, and everything changed. Their spatial computing platform brought orientation to life—3D walkthroughs, interactive guidance, and instant immersion.”
Riley Carter, Head of Talent, FutureTech Industries
The Core Challenge
FutureTech faced onboarding challenges:
• Low retention and engagement due to passive training materials
• Heavy trainer workload and manual session management
• Disjointed experiences across global locations
• Struggles to scale consistently while maintaining quality
• Low retention and engagement due to passive training materials
• Heavy trainer workload and manual session management
• Disjointed experiences across global locations
• Struggles to scale consistently while maintaining quality
Obrive’s Strategic Solution
Inspired by the methodical approach seen in Appinventiv's Adidas case, Obrive structured the solution into clear, progressive phases:
Phase: 1. Discovery & Needs Mapping
Action
Mapped out user journeys and pinpointed pain points—e.g., equipment orientation, safety procedures, immersive walkthroughs.
Phase: 2. Prototype & Rapid Feedback
Action
Delivered a minimal spatial experience, tested with users, refined interaction cues and environment realism.
Phase: 3. Full Spatial Development
Action
Built high-fidelity 3D environments with interactivity and spatial audio—immersive from the first step.
Phase: 4. Seamless Access Portal
Action
Launched preview links via a secure, browser-accessible portal—no installations, no hurdles.
Phase: 5. Real-Time Insights & AI Support
Action
Embedded analytics to track user engagement and added in-app prompts for contextual assistance.
Phase: 6. Phased Global Rollout
Action
Launched to select cohorts first, then scaled across all teams within weeks—ensuring consistency and adoption.
Results That Speak Volumes
Metric
Onboarding Duration
Before Obrive
Multi-day sessions
After Obrive
One immersive session
Metric
Retention & Recall
Before Obrive
~55%
After Obrive
90%+ recall rate
Metric
Trainer-Led Support Hours
Before Obrive
High (live facilitation)
After Obrive
Minimal thanks to automation
Metric
Onboarding Cost & Scalability
Before Obrive
Increasing challenge
After Obrive
Efficient & scalable
Metric
Global Rollout Time
Before Obrive
Prolonged and inconsistent
After Obrive
Organization-wide rollout in 4 weeks
Why It Resonated
Engaging Immersion
Participants weren’t just absorbing information—they were actively navigating and learning through context-rich spatial environments.
Frictionless Deployment
Like Appinventiv delivered Adidas’ mobile presence seamlessly to new regions, Obrive offered instant access to immersive training—no installs, just impactful first use.
Intelligent Support
Adaptive prompts guided users through complex interactions, reducing reliance on trainers and improving outcomes.
Scalable Model
A structured pilot-to-full rollout ensured quality remained high while scaling across global offices efficiently.
Real Impact, Real Speed
"We turned a weeks-long onboarding process into a single spatial session. Engagement soared, training depth increased, and trainers were freed up for higher-value tasks."
— Taylor Morgan, Director of Training, BuildSafe Solutions.
Riley Carter, Head of Talent, FutureTech Industries
"Onboarding, reimagined. Efficient, immersive, and ready for the future."
