Virtual Reality Farm Training for PepsiCo
Immersive Farm Training That Helps Grow Better Crops—and Better Farmers PepsiCo partnered with DJX Labs to modernize its agricultural training program using virtual reality. Built to simulate real farm conditions, this VR training solution allows PepsiCo’s field trainees to learn how to identify plant diseases and farming errors—while providing real-time performance data to supervisors via an integrated dashboard.
Challenge :
Training contract farmers at scale—especially across remote locations—is challenging. PepsiCo needed a scalable, interactive, and consistent training method to help trainees:
- Identify deformities and diseases in potato plants
- Practice visual assessment without needing to be on-site
- Receive feedback and scoring on their performance
Objectives
- Simulate a realistic potato farm environment in VR
- Train users to identify plant deformities, pigmentation issues, and diseases
- Integrate visual quizzes and concept slides into the learning journey
- Track performance via a web-based analytics dashboard
Our Approach :
We created a VR farm training module using Oculus Quest 2 headsets. Lightweight and wireless, the devices allowed easy deployment in both indoor and remote rural settings.
Key features:
- Hyper-realistic 3D potato farm with various plant health states
- Gamified assessments where users visually scan and identify problematic plants
- Visual aids and slides embedded within the VR environment to reinforce learning
- Interactive quizzes to reinforce real-time decision making
Technology Stack
- Unity VR application optimized for Oculus Quest 2
- Real-time skill evaluation engine using gaze and controller input
- Web dashboard for PepsiCo teams to view:
- Trainee scores
- Error heatmaps
- Completion rates and learning gaps
Impact
This scalable solution is transforming how PepsiCo trains its agricultural workforce by:
- Delivering consistent training across geographies
- Reducing cost and logistical challenges of on-ground demos
- Enhancing farmer skill, accuracy, and field readiness
