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John Hopkins Adds VR & AR To University Curriculum

VRScout

Students will gain access to a wide variety of expensive tools normally out of reach to the average consumer in intimate classroom environments directed by instructors dedicated strictly to VR and AR technology. Looking for more information on this new concentration?

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Big XR News from European Commission, NHS, Vuzix, and SNC-Lavalin

XR Today - Virtual Reality

With our smart glasses, they can get an expert from New York City, San Francisco, or [Baltimore-based] Johns Hopkins to join the theatre experience. The EC looks to shape an understanding of the metaverse with its global standards, ensuring competition, growth, and understanding for all industry players.

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Father-son duo bring VR to lacrosse training

VRWorld

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

VRScout

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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Want to increase your mindfulness? Try social media.

Mashable VR

Neff's practice is centered on nurturing a mindful attention to self-compassion , and she shares helpful reminders, quotes, and practical tools for incorporating these principles into daily life, like writing exercises , guided daily meditations , and ways to reframe self-criticism.

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

ARVR

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