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Father-son duo bring VR to lacrosse training

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While VR training tools are already relatively commonplace for players and coaches in many professional sports, such technologies are not often seen at the high-school, college and amateur level. Their Nelson’s product, entitled Virtual Goalie, will make its debut at 2018 US Lacrosse Convention (LAXCON) in Baltimore later this week.

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VR Surgery Training Might Be More Effective Than We Thought

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Researchers working out of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland recently conducted a study detailing how VR could be a more effective tool for surgical training compared to conventional reading and video methods as well as a practical alternative to physical simulation.

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The Future of Augmented Reality (updated for 2020–2021)

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This is something we see in places like New York City, Detroit, Baltimore, and many others as well. Some companies such as Pfizer are already taking advantage of AR by offering a service called Blippar, which serves as a relief finder tool patients can use with their line of ThermaCare products. Assisting Doctors?—?AR