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‘Sense Arena’ is a VR Hockey Trainer That’s Being Adopted by NHL Teams

Road to VR

What started as a system designed primarily for goalie training is evolving to include training exercises for players of all positions. Lesser versions not including the extra equipment are available for less, and are geared toward players running basic exercises at home rather than on the ice. Image courtesy Sense Arena.

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VR Simulation Allows Police To Train Using Real Tasers

VRScout

Axon, a weapons technology company based out of Arizona, today launched a new VR simulation designed to train law enforcement officers in de-escalation tactics by immersing them in realistic scenarios they may face out in the field. VR technology and wrist trackers combine to offer a next-level training program.

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Gamescom 2018 Day 3: Icaros made me exercise with fun in VR, Cybershoes made me walk in VR while seated and much more

The Ghost Howls

Explaining while it is a fitness device is not easy if you don’t try it: basically, the position that you have to hold on the machine lets you exercise the lower part of your back and also the steering operations are all based on the balance of your body. Instead, it is first of all a fitness device and then it is well made.

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The Advantages of Using Virtual Reality for Team Building

ARPost

From virtual retreats to immersive gameplay, there’s a wealth of exercises to choose from. Arizona Sunshine takes you on a post-apocalyptic journey. Compared to the usual team-building activities, VR gives employees fresh, fun, and exciting ways to interact and collaborate. See Also: 3 Virtual Reality Films to Watch in Quarantine.

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Data Dive: Signs of VR Rebound Emerge

AR Insider

After compiling evidence for Quest 2’s momentum to back up these claims, we’re returning to a similar exercise but for the broader VR market. — One in ten VR players owns Arizona Sunshine according to the game’s maker, Vertigo. This loss-leader pricing gives us a device that’s cheaper than it should be.

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VR & AR 2018: A Year In Review

VRScout

2018 also saw the release of Arizona Sunshine LB VR Edition , a location-based version of Vertigo Games’ 2016 VR smash-hit, Arizona Sunshine. Even the United States Army has begun its implementation of immersive technology into its training exercises, ordering over 100,000 HoloLens Mixed Reality headsets from Microsoft.

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Black Box VR Gym Members Lift An Incredible One Billion Pounds

VRScout

With gyms in California, Idaho, and Arizona, Black Box VR has members located across the United States. The infographic even goes into detail regarding the various exercises performed, from cable squats and chest presses to bicep curls and standing rows. According to Black Box VR, community members have completed 1,282,139 sets in VR.

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