Ace job interviews, prepare for the big match, and close major deals with Many Worlds’ AI-powered VR training
Businesses and coaches are increasingly turning to innovative training solutions to develop critical soft skills in their teams. Many Worlds, a South African-based company, is making high-quality virtual reality (VR) training accessible and affordable with its AI-powered platform.
Traditional training methods often fall short in developing soft skills such as crisis communication, active listening, leadership, and high-pressure decision-making.
Lectures and role-playing exercises lack the emotional intensity and repetition needed for real mastery.
Many Worlds addresses this gap by creating immersive VR simulations where professionals can practise these skills safely, with realistic AI-driven interactions and instant feedback.
This includes on the pitch, so that high-performance athletes can benefit directly from being in a match environment without any of the overhead.
Weich Malan, Founder and CEO of Many Worlds, whose Master’s research focused on VR and authentic human behaviour, explains: “Heightened presence in VR allows more natural responses, enabling successful emotional processing and authentic behaviour.”
“Many Worlds combines technical innovation with a deep understanding of business challenges. We offer custom simulation development alongside ready-to-deploy scenarios, ensuring relevance to local industries and contexts.”
Explore the solutions offered by ManyWorlds here.
How Many Worlds’ AI-powered VR training works
Users step into virtual scenarios using affordable standalone VR headsets like the Meta Quest.
They engage in natural conversations with AI characters that listen, understand context and emotion, and respond dynamically. There are no scripts or multiple-choice options.
Some of the key scenarios include:
- De-escalating an angry executive threatening to pull a major contract.
- Training for high-intensity situations on the field.
- Practicing empathy and validation with a frustrated colleague.
- Handle tough questions and refine your presence in a realistic job interview setting.
- Handling pressure in a realistic sports setting.
After each session, Many Worlds provides detailed analytics on communication patterns, tone, approach, and progress over time. This data-driven feedback helps learners improve faster and build genuine confidence.
Proven benefits and measurable results
Research supports the effectiveness of VR-based soft skills training. Studies, including those from PwC, show that VR learners:
- Complete training is significantly faster than with traditional classroom methods.
- Retain more knowledge.
- Experience up to a 275% increase in confidence when applying new skills in the real world.
The immersive nature of VR creates a strong sense of psychological presence, triggering authentic emotional responses similar to real-life situations.
This leads to better skill transfer without the risks or costs of on-the-job mistakes.
Affordable and scalable for businesses
Many Worlds stands out by focusing on accessibility. Unlike high-end tethered VR systems that require expensive setups, their solutions work on standalone headsets costing around R7,000–R15,000 (£320-£680).
This makes professional-grade training feasible for companies of various sizes, from SMEs to larger corporates.