Virtual Demo Environments: Case Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences
Penttilä, Kaisa (2025)
2025
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-202505059079
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-202505059079
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The growing demand for flexible learning and improved collaboration between universities and companies has increased interest in virtual technologies. Extended Reality (XR) solutions, such as virtual demo environments, offer interactive and immersive opportunities to support education and professional development. The purpose of this study was to investigate the benefits of virtual demo environments and how they can enhance cooperation between Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences and companies in the logistics sector.
The research focused on evaluating the perceived benefits, identifying challenges to adoption, and creating a digital twin of JAMK’s multifunctional laboratory. A qualitative research approach was applied, combining semi-structured interviews with academic and industry representatives and the development of the digital twin using 360-degree camera and the Matterport platform.
The results showed that companies were highly interested in XR technologies, especially for onboarding, training, and remote collaboration. The digital twin was found to offer advantages such as repeatable learning opportunities and increased engagement. However, challenges related to limited awareness, resource constraints, and uncertainty about how the technology can support specific activities were identified. The virtual demo environment was recognized as an important tool for strengthening collaboration between JAMK and its partners.
The study demonstrated that virtual demo environments can effectively support both educational and professional goals. Clear communication, active involvement of both university and industry, and continuous development were highlighted as key factors for maximizing their impact. The results contribute practical knowledge on the use of immersive technologies to support collaboration in logistics and related fields.
The research focused on evaluating the perceived benefits, identifying challenges to adoption, and creating a digital twin of JAMK’s multifunctional laboratory. A qualitative research approach was applied, combining semi-structured interviews with academic and industry representatives and the development of the digital twin using 360-degree camera and the Matterport platform.
The results showed that companies were highly interested in XR technologies, especially for onboarding, training, and remote collaboration. The digital twin was found to offer advantages such as repeatable learning opportunities and increased engagement. However, challenges related to limited awareness, resource constraints, and uncertainty about how the technology can support specific activities were identified. The virtual demo environment was recognized as an important tool for strengthening collaboration between JAMK and its partners.
The study demonstrated that virtual demo environments can effectively support both educational and professional goals. Clear communication, active involvement of both university and industry, and continuous development were highlighted as key factors for maximizing their impact. The results contribute practical knowledge on the use of immersive technologies to support collaboration in logistics and related fields.