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VR Simulation Allows Police To Train Using Real Tasers

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This fast-paced exercise helps trainees utilize safety features, recognize proper spread and probe placement on moving subjects, manage clothing disconnects, and achieve higher effectiveness when deploying TASER cartridges. This isn’t the first time we’ve seen VR technology used by law enforcement for training purposes.

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How Virtual Reality Can Assist the Elderly

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She chose 103-year old Virginia Anderlini to try out the demo version of the program. VR For Exercising. Virtual reality doesn’t only offer brain exercise, but also helps them become motivated to exercise. The research project wanted to make exercising for seniors a digital experience. VR For Relaxation.

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US Army’s Combat-Ready HoloLens 2

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Microsoft has supplied the US Army with modified HoloLens 2 headsets that are now being used in training exercises. A Soldier does a check with the Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) and his compass during a Soldier touchpoint in March at Fort Pickett, Virginia. Photo courtesy of PEO Soldier Public Affairs).