A computer-implemented method, according to one approach, includes identifying machines involved in performance of a manufacturing process at a manufacturing location, and identifying a workflow sequence of execution of the machines. Conditions associated with remote operators using virtual reality (VR) devices to remotely control the machines to perform the workflow sequence of execution at the manufacturing location are received. The method further includes determining, for each of the VR devices, an extent of a VR collaborative environment to display. The extents are determined based on the conditions, thereby reducing latency in performance of the workflow sequence of execution at the manufacturing location. The method further includes outputting the extents to the VR devices.