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How VR Is Being Used To Prepare For Mass Casualty Events

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Researchers based out of the Ohio State University College of Medicine have created a disaster response training program that uses VR technology to prepare first responders for various mass casualty emergencies, according to an official release. Immersive technology is for more than just gaming.

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The Most Important Upcoming AR/VR Events This Year

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After the COVID-19 pandemic made most event organizers cancel their live AR/VR events or host them virtually, in the past year more and more live events are making a comeback. Also, we know that if you work in this industry, you should not miss these AR/VR events, either. Use the code 23ARPOSTD during registration.

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United Nations To Conduct Annual ‘Global Youth Takeover’ Event Live In VR

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VR Education’s virtual education and training platform ENGAGE has been selected by the United Nations to host the organizations annual ‘Global Youth Takeover’ later this month, marking the first time the youth-focused event has been conducted in VR. No, seriously. Credit: Shane O’Neill, SON Photographic.

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Top XR Events in 2021 That Should Be on Your Must-Attend List

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After a year that turned our lives upside down, the world is slowly going back to normal – proven, among others, by a large number of XR events in 2021. While some of these events will be held virtually, others will take place in physical venues. XR Events in 2021 – Celebrating the Industry that Made Lockdown Bearable.

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A Very Interesting VR/AR Association Enterprise & Training Forum

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The VR/AR Association held a VR Enterprise and Training Forum yesterday, May 24. The one-day event hosted on the Hopin remote conference platform , brought together a number of industry experts to discuss the business applications of a number of XR techniques and topics including digital twins, virtual humans, and generative AI.

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Live AR for Broadcasts and Training

ARPost

There are almost magical qualities to live AR as it’s used to enhance and guide our viewing and training experiences. Traditionally when viewing events with technology, people watch the action, but there’s little opportunity for interaction. The possibilities for use of augmented reality for live broadcast and training are limitless.

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VR Training Company Gemba Secures $18M Series A to Expand Enterprise Metaverse

Road to VR

In 2017, Gemba grew out of executive training company The Leadership Network, which was founded in 2013 by CEO Nathan Robinson and Chairman Victor Lewis. Now the company is all-in with VR training platform Gemba, which also still holds masterclasses, albeit in virtual reality.

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