Three platforms. One scenario library.
Drona VR is hardware-agnostic. The same scenario library runs across Meta Quest, HTC Vive Focus and Pico Neo enterprise headsets. Procurement teams choose the platform that fits their corporate IT, regional distribution and refresh-cycle policy. Drona VR procures, deploys and supports across all three.
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Each platform brings something different. We match plant to platform.
Meta Quest
The most widely deployed standalone headset globally. Strong Workspace ONE / Intune MDM integration. Quest 3 is the current generation for industrial deployments; Quest Business offers enterprise-grade device management and warranty.
- Best forPharma cleanroom, multi-shift operations, multi-language deployments
- StrengthsLargest content library, strongest MDM, best price/performance
- ConsiderationsAccount-binding requires careful enterprise configuration
HTC Vive Focus
Enterprise-first hardware with the strongest commercial-grade controllers and tracking. Vive Business platform built specifically for non-consumer deployments. Strong choice for plants where controller precision matters (e.g. complex equipment manipulation).
- Best forSteel hot metal, oil & gas process control, automotive robot collaboration
- StrengthsBest controllers, enterprise-only positioning, strong Asian-Pacific distribution
- ConsiderationsHigher per-unit cost than Meta Quest
Pico Neo
Strong distribution and support footprint in India, Asia-Pacific and the Gulf. Enterprise-grade MDM. Pico Business platform for fleet management. Good choice for plants where Indian / Asian regional procurement and support cycles matter.
- Best forMining, chemicals, fertilizers — particularly in regions where Meta and HTC distribution is thinner
- StrengthsStrongest India / APAC support, competitive pricing, good MDM
- ConsiderationsSmaller third-party content library (less relevant for enterprise training)
Headset count, refresh cycle, regional distribution.
Practical guidance for procurement teams sizing the hardware investment.
| Question | Meta Quest | HTC Vive Focus | Pico Neo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operational life (industrial) | 3–4 years | 4–5 years | 3–4 years |
| Manufacturer warranty (enterprise) | 2 years | 2 years (3 with extension) | 2 years |
| India / APAC distribution | Strong | Good | Strongest |
| Gulf distribution | Strong | Strong | Good |
| US / EU distribution | Strongest | Strong | Good |
| Headsets per 100 operators (rule of thumb) | 8–15 headsets per 100 operators, depending on shift pattern and module breadth | ||
| Mixed-vendor stack supported? | Yes — same scenario library runs across all three; many plants run mixed for resilience | ||
Hardware questions buyers ask.
Which platform should we standardise on?
For most Indian industrial plants, Meta Quest is the default choice — best price-performance, strongest MDM, largest support footprint. For plants where controller precision matters (steel, automotive robotics), HTC Vive Focus is preferred. For plants in regions where Pico's distribution and support is stronger (some India, APAC, Gulf cases), Pico Neo wins. Multi-vendor stacks for resilience are common — Drona VR scenarios run identically across all three.
Can we bring our own headsets?
Yes — if they're current-generation Meta Quest, HTC Vive Focus or Pico Neo (Enterprise editions). Our team can review your fleet during discovery. Older or non-enterprise editions may not meet the MDM and security requirements for industrial deployment.
Does Drona VR procure the hardware?
Yes — included in the year-one engagement. We procure through authorised channels in your country (India, US, UAE, Saudi, Singapore, UK), handle customs and import where needed, configure devices, enrol in your MDM, and ship to your plant. You don't deal with the procurement complexity.
What about hygiene and shared use?
Headsets are designed for shared use with replaceable face-pad covers. Drona VR engagements include a starter pack of disposable face covers, sanitation protocol training and the operational SOP for multi-shift hygiene. For pharma cleanroom operations, dedicated headsets per change-room area are standard.
Are there headset alternatives we don't support?
We don't currently support tethered VR (Vive Pro, Valve Index, Varjo XR). The architectural decision is deliberate — see No PC Required. We also don't support consumer-only editions (e.g. consumer Meta Quest 2 without Quest Business enrolment) for industrial deployments because they lack the MDM and security controls procurement teams require.
Train the work where mistakes are not optional.
Book a 15-minute discovery call. We will walk you through a module live, on a real headset, with your SOP language.