Menlo Park, California - Just when many people have finally settled into their new routine of commuting to their living room going as they work from home, Facebook has decided to try and create a whole new office experience to try out.

Facebook's "Horizon Workrooms" utilize virtual reality to literally generate a new office experience.

Wired reported that Facebook executives have actually been using it internally themselves since before the Covid-19 pandemic. Although the system isn't flawless, it was the push to work from home that accelerated the program's development.

The program is touted as helping employees feel connected through virtual avatars.

The technology is able to create a simulated office environment based exactly on the size and scale of the table and equipment you are already using. It can even virtually generate the same computer and keyboard you are already typing on in some cases.

Cameras on the headset can superimpose your own hands on the body of your avatar generated by the program, so you can look down and see your own fingers typing. Definitely trippy and cool, but is it worth it for companies to invest in?

Having recently tested the Oculus Quest 2, TAG24 can say that for the price-tag of $299, it's actually a feasible move that some modern-minded companies may want to consider. There's almost no learning curve, the visuals are clear, and there's no lag in processing to speak of.

However, aside from the need to wear a headset and use a hand controller – which may not be suitable for differently abled individuals – there is some initial concern about the security of information shared in one of the sessions.

For what it's worth, Facebook emphasized that all data, screens, presentations, and audio shared during a meeting is secure and won't be used to influence advertising.