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VR Simulation Allows Police To Train Using Real Tasers

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VR technology and wrist trackers combine to offer a next-level training program. 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.

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Walmart and STRIVR Partner To Train Employees In VR

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US supermarket chain Walmart is betting big on VR to help improve its employee training techniques, and it’s turned to a new company to help. TechCrunch is reporting that Walmart plans to install VR training platforms at each of its 200 Academy training centers across the US by the end of the year.

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

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VR continues to prove out training as a core use-case for the technology. Sense Arena is a VR hockey training platform in use by NHL teams and now expanding beyond goalie training to players all across the rink. Sense Arena is a VR hockey training platform aimed at professional & amateur teams alike. Training Plans.

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FundamentalVR Partners with Mayo Clinic to Develop VR Surgical Simulations, Raises $1.4M Financing

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FundamentalVR, the training and data analysis technology platform, today announced a three-year deal to jointly develop surgical VR simulation and education products with Mayo Clinic, the world-renowned academic medical center. SEE ALSO STRIVR Secures $16M Series A Financing to Expand Enterprise VR Training.

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Introducing The Nominees For The 2019 VR Awards

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Owlchemy Labs – Vacation Simulator. VR Education & Training of the Year: Filament Games – Breaking Boundaries in Science. Orka Informatics – Virtual Training Ship Simulation (VTS). Nanopixel & Eandis – Training: Replace low voltage fuses without life-threatening risks. Coatsink – Shadow Point.

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The XR Week Peek (2023.12.04): Varjo announces XR-4 headset, Quest 2 sells much more than Quest 3, and more!

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Varjo XR-4 is on sale for enterprises, but the company has also opened up a waiting list for interested consumers (especially simulator fans, I guess). This headset costs €7,990 for the standard version and €13,990 for the focal edition.

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Here’s How VR is Helping Athletes Prepare for Games

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The next wave of athletic training takes place in a computer simulation, as companies such as STRIVR Labs , EON Sports and Beyond Sports help players prepare for games through VR technology. many teams find VR to be a great training tool. The rookie knows exactly what coverage the defense is in and what they’ll try to do next.

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