Furniture production is a complex process, requiring manufacturers to possess the knowledge and skills needed for effective production and process management. In Taiwan, most schools are unable to provide hands-on training for students to acquire furniture production skills due to limited space and facilities. To address this issue, the present study employed a VR CAVE system for task allocation and furniture production simulation. The training was conducted in groups to strengthen students’ understanding of furniture production and process management. This study recruited 40 freshmen majoring in furniture design to participate in the training. They were divided into two groups: an experimental group (20 students receiving VR CAVE training) and a control group (20 students receiving traditional training). The training covered various aspects, including personnel, equipment, and production line operations aligned with the furniture production process. The effectiveness of this training was evaluated through a combination of tests and observations. The results revealed that students who underwent VR CAVE training and actively engaged in furniture production within a collaborative, task-oriented environment showed significant improvements in their knowledge of furniture production and process management. This innovative approach could effectively address the teaching challenges encountered by traditional furniture vocational schools. © 2025 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.
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