Since we launched our first Immersive Classroom for schools in 2021, we have been offering pioneering digital 360-degree learning environments to a range of sectors, from local authorities and healthcare to sports and entertainment.
Our expert partner, Immersive Interactive, specialises in the technology that allows customers to create interactive content quickly and easily. Its cloud-based solution connects over 500 spaces around the world, all sharing interactive content. Combined with our vast network, market knowledge and ability to scale, the opportunities that Immersive Spaces offer to transform society and businesses are accelerating at pace.
This type of digital innovation is helping us to develop inclusive communities, with our Immersive Spaces currently in five locations across the UK. They run on a fast, reliable 5G connection (a feature unique to BT) and our dedicated expert team works closely with customers to ensure a seamless, end-to-end and bespoke set-up that allows the customer to change interactive environments.
Learners at all levels are experiencing education like never before thanks to our Immersive Spaces. Primary and secondary school pupils are especially engaging with these multisensory environments that offer an expansive learning experience.
All children (mainstream and special educational needs and disabilities SEND) are discovering the transformative potential of immersive learning, using it to enrich every aspect of their school lives.
Borders College in the Scottish Borders is home to one such space. The 360-degree room, run on BT’s EE 5G network, projects onto all four classroom walls to bring real-life immersive learning opportunities that would otherwise not be accessible to students.
One example is for construction students at the College, who have previously not had the opportunity to access large-scale inner-city developments for on-site learning. With the new immersive technology, they can now experience these real-life construction environments first-hand – enhancing their overall learning experience.
Our Immersive Spaces are not only helping students unlock their learning potential. They are also transforming how multiple industries operate. Their innovative potential is endless and can help support communities through training, attracting tourists and encouraging investment.
The manufacturing and construction sectors are being revolutionised through our Immersive Spaces. Not only can training and testing be conducted in a safe environment, but virtual prototyping and 3D imaging technology enable manufacturers to enhance their research and design process.
Clients are also able to rehearse construction processes ahead of time to improve efficiency and save on costs. The ability to design, test and review means they can release safer buildable designs sooner.
Sports and entertainment organisations are continually looking for new and exciting ways to grow audience engagement, event attendees and fan bases, especially when targeting younger generations who are particularly responsive to digital and immersive engagements.
The enhanced acoustics and interactivity of our Immersive Spaces means audiences can engage with their favourite sports and entertainment brands in a revolutionary way, seeking VIP fan opportunities and building closer affiliation to players even from a remote location.