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XR an ‘Invaluable’ Tool for Healthcare Training, HTC VIVE Survey Finds

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A recent HTC VIVE study has found that extended reality (XR) technologies have become an “invaluable” tool for training healthcare staff in key skills and capabilities. With immersive tools, medical teams can train staff in competencies like conducting procedures and communicating more effectively with patients.

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#ICYMI: Is VR Pickleball the Next Craze for Enterprises?

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We’re still in the early days with this game, but over time I think people will benefit not just from a nice social experience, but also from a fitness and training perspective. Could they potentially train athletes? This also allows people to train in real environments where people can practice in their living rooms.

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Is XR ‘Taking Off’ for the Commercial Aviation Industry?

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Conversely, airlines can train the next generation of pilots with cutting-edge flight simulation solutions for rapid upskilling. According to some of the latest initiatives, here is how the commercial aviation industry is employing AR, VR, and MR solutions: Commercial Aviation Training. Remote Guidance for Inspections.

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Microsoft Opens Up HoloLens Pre-orders In 6 Countries

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Development efforts are about to get a major adrenaline shot in the arm also, with Microsoft today expanding distribution globally to Australia, France, Germany, Ireland, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.

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Australia Taps Neuromersiv VR Therapy to Treat Brain Injuries

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Leveraging gamified immersive activities with reward systems, doctors can encourage patients to complete their full rehabilitative training, leading to better patient outcomes. The initiative funded the Ulysses VR system with a $994,000 endowment, according to the Ministry.

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Training Healthcare Workers With XR

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FundamentalVR collaborated with Imperial College to offer free virtual training in ventilating COVID-19 patients. In the United Kingdom, the country’s National Health Service (NHS) is having to quickly redeploy doctors and nurses from other disciplines as well as those coming out of retirement to provide support in the Intensive Care Units.

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FundamentalVR Is Offering A Free Ventilator Course For Health Professionals

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The medical simulation company has collaborated with Imperial College to train the skills to ventilate COVID-19 patients. This allows students to exercise their skills at home while in isolation using the company’s @HomeVR system which was launched two weeks ago for standalone VR headsets such as Oculus Quest and HTC Vive Focus Plus.

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