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US Air Force Experiments With VR Suicide Prevention Training

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Over the past four years, we’ve seen a noticeable increase in immersive technologies being used for combat and training purposes by military organizations around the world, such as military-grade HoloLens headsets or AR goggles designed for use by military dogs. per 100,000 in 2019. The US Air Force has been no exception.

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VR’s Most Realistic Train Sim ‘Derail Valley’ Overhauled in “Enormous” Update

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Derail Valley, the train simulator for VR and PC, launched into Early Access in 2019, positioning itself as the most realistic train sim out there. “We’ll keep at it for as long as possible, in our mission to make Derail Valley the best train simulator in the world,” Altfuture says.

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Global Brands Implementing VR Training to Maximize Efficiency in the Workplace

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VR training is not an entirely new concept. For several years now, we’ve seen companies incorporating virtual reality into their training solutions. Here, we go through some of the global brands implementing VR training. 11 Global Enterprises Using VR Training. 11 Global Enterprises Using VR Training.

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Bank Of America Turns To VR For Soft Skills Training

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VR training designed to help Bank of America employees better understand the diverse needs of their customers. One of the largest financial institutions in the nation, Bank of America, has announced that it will soon begin using VR for soft skill training in almost 4,300 financial centers across North America.

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Strivr Enhances Immersive Learning With Generative AI, Equips VR Training Platform With Mental Health and Well-Being Experiences

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Strivr , a virtual reality training solutions startup, was founded as a VR training platform for professional sports leagues such as the NBA, NHL, and NFL. Today, Strivr has made its way to the job training scene with an innovative approach to employee training, leveraging generative AI (GenAI) to transform learning experiences.

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US Fire Administration Advocates The Use Of VR For Firefighter Training

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An average of 11 firefighters have died every year since 2008 during training sessions; VR could help reduce those numbers. Firefighters around the country have been incorporating VR into their training plans for some time. According to USFA, a division of FEMA , 70% of training-related deaths are due to stress and overexertion.

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Virtual Reality to Be Incorporated in the US Air Force’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Training

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Air Force has started using virtual reality technology in its Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Training (SAPR). The USAF has partnered with award-winning developer Moth+Flame to create a more immersive SAPR training platform. The SAPR training program is a three-part multifaceted curriculum. The SAPR Training Modules.