Mobile app to improve the onboarding experience for Rotoplas Group, that provides new employees with an immersive, interactive introduction to the company’s facilities and processes. Using 360° virtual tours, augmented reality (AR), 2D anuimations, videos, and a virtual assistant, the app offers a rich, multi-language onboarding experience that enhances understanding and engagement.
November 30, 2021
Overview
The Rotoplas Onboarding App was designed as a comprehensive tool to introduce new employees to Rotoplas Group’s operations, facilities, and production processes. With the challenges of remote onboarding in mind, we developed an interactive, mobile-first solution that allows users to experience key production areas and machinery virtually. The app integrates multiple forms of media, including 360° tours, AR models, and videos, to deliver an engaging and informative journey.
Key Features
360° Virtual Tours: Users can explore Rotoplas facilities virtually, offering a realistic view of key production areas like injection molding and rotational molding. This feature provides a sense of place and helps employees understand the scale and operations without needing a physical tour.
Augmented Reality (AR) Experiences: Interactive AR models help explain complex processes such as rotational molding, allowing users to visualize machinery in detail and understand the inner workings of production.
Multi-language Content: All content is available in Spanish, English, and Portuguese, ensuring accessibility for diverse teams across Latin America and beyond.
Virtual Assistant: A built-in virtual assistant guides users through each step, answering questions and providing additional insights to ensure a smooth learning experience.
Videos and Infographics: Dynamic videos and detailed infographics complement the 360° tours and AR experiences, providing further clarity on key concepts.
Progress Metrics: The app tracks user progress with detailed metrics, helping both users and administrators monitor understanding and engagement throughout the onboarding process.
Technologies Used
360° Virtual Tours, AR Experiences, Virtual Assistant, Video & Infographics, Multi-language Support (ES, EN, PT)
Platform: iOS/Android
Unity 3D: For creating the iOS/Android mobile apps. ARFoundation (ARkit and ARCore)
Maya + Arnold: For 3D modeling and 360 rendering.
Azure DevOps: For managing the development process and tools.
Azure Tools: For managing the backend systems.
Figma: For creating and managing design assets and prototypes.
Challenges and Learnings
Balancing Immersion with Ease of Use: Creating an app that was both deeply immersive and easy to navigate required careful design and testing. Ensuring that users could intuitively explore 360° tours and AR content while maintaining clarity was a primary focus.
Multi-language Implementation: Managing content and ensuring consistency across Spanish, English, and Portuguese required precise coordination and multiple rounds of localization checks.
Data Tracking and Analysis: Designing a progress-tracking system that provides meaningful insights for administrators was essential for measuring the app's impact and required close collaboration with the analytics team.
Outcome
The Rotoplas Onboarding App was successfully launched as a versatile tool that enriched the onboarding process, particularly in a remote context. New hires reported high satisfaction with the immersive elements, especially the 360° tours and AR models, which provided a unique and engaging introduction to Rotoplas’s facilities and processes. The app continues to be a valuable resource, supporting Rotoplas Group’s goal of creating a well-informed and engaged workforce from day one.
