OPTIMISM Training Platform

Recognizing that users will have diverse levels of experience with virtual reality (VR), the application begins with a dedicated orientation designed to serve as a manual for its use. This initial experience is set within a spacious ship's office, an environment crafted in consultation with subject matter experts to be both realistic and comfortable. The expansive layout provides a safe and unconstrained area for new users to practice controls without pressure.

Upon entering the virtual environment, users are guided through a structured orientation procedure. The training methodology combines auditory narration from a virtual officer with corresponding visual text prompts displayed on-screen. A custom script synchronizes these audio and visual elements, ensuring the instructions are clear, cohesive, and easy to follow.

Figure 4 shows screenshot from user manual in the application. The orientation provides step-by-step instructions on fundamental VR interactions. Users are explicitly taught how to use the controller for two primary functions:

• Navigation: Learning to move around the virtual space.

• Interaction: Learning how to use the controller to select and press on-screen buttons.

This foundational training ensures every user is equipped with the core skills needed for all subsequent training modules. The orientation concludes with the presentation of the Main Menu, which displays a complete overview of all available training modules. From this screen, users are prompted to select a module to officially begin their training experience.