What is Walkabout Workplace?
Walkabout Workplace is a virtual reality software that enables remote teams to collaborate in an immersive 3D workspace as if they were together in the same physical office. It creates a shared virtual environment with customizable workspaces such as meeting rooms, lounges, and open desk areas.
Users join Walkabout Workplace by connecting through a VR headset. Their avatar appears seated at a virtual desk with options to move around the space. They can see and hear other team members' avatars in real-time as they gesticulate, share slides, whiteboard ideas, or talk naturally. This creates more personal connection than traditional video conferencing.
Key features include spatial audio for natural conversations, hand tracking and gestures, customizable environments, photo-realistic avatars, multiple screen sharing, whiteboarding tools, and integration with traditional software like Zoom, Slack, and calendars. It works across standard VR headsets like Meta Quest for easy access.
Walkabout Workplace makes hybrid and distributed teams feel more connected by bringing the flexibility of working from home and the collaboration of being in the office together. Early adopters have seen increased productivity, better communication, and less isolation among employees.