# Interpersonal VR Experiences Talespin's Virtual Human Technology Improves Empathy & Communication By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-04-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-human References: [roadtovr](https://www.roadtovr.com/talespin-virtual-human-interpersonal-communication-training-vr/) & [talespinpany](https://www.talespin.company/virtual-human/) A growing number of businesses are adopting virtual reality to train employees in a risk-free environment and while these simulations can significantly improve a person's ability to perform various tasks, VR training company [Talespin's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talespin) 'Virtual Human' addresses the need for [soft skills in the workplace](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skillfire). The company's Virtual Human technology helps to support the development of valuable interpersonal skills by [strengthening empathy and communication](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ovomind). Rather than taking the time to explain scenarios for employees to role-play with one another as best they can, employers are able to immerse people in a setting with AI-powered characters that look and act like real people. The face-to-face interactions with Talespin's Virtual Human as life-like as possible, ultimately helping employees to communicate more effectively and compassionately with customers, clients and their peers at work. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Virtual Reality Training:** VR simulations are being used to train employees in a risk-free environment. - **Soft Skills Development:** Virtual Human technology strengthens empathy and communication skills in the workplace. - **AI-powered Characters:** AI-powered characters that look and act like real people enhance face-to-face interactions in virtual reality. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Training and Education:** Virtual reality training is revolutionizing how employees are trained in various industries. - **Human Resources:** Virtual Human technology can support the development of soft skills within companies. - **Entertainment and Gaming:** AI-powered characters in virtual reality have the potential to create immersive and realistic gaming experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Employee Training Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtualspeech-ai.md) - [Virtual Skill Simulators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wiseworld.md) - [AI Interview Simulations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vels.md) - [Immersive AI Skill-Building](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/propeller.md) - [Interactive Digital Humans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-presence.md) - [Conversational Companion Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evotalk.md) - [Socially Vibrant Virtual Workplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sociallyvibrant-metaverse-platform.md) - [Virtual Human Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prompt-3d.md) - [AI-Powered 3D Avatars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avatai.md)