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U.S. Space Force Turns To VR For Medical Training

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The program will run on the HTC VIVE Focus 3 VR headset. VR medical simulation platform SimX today announced that its Virtual Advancement of Learning for Operational Readiness (VALOR) program has been selected by the United States Space Force to design an immersive training program for astronaut recovery and space launch missions.

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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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No-Code VR Training Backing Future of Turkish Healthcare, RoT Studios Says

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The extended reality (XR) training market has shown massive potential with the rise of generative, no-code tools. Due to this, Turkey has recently transformed into a technological resource hub for the European Union and the United States. Selda Bagdat Bahadir : Healthcare is gaining the most from VR training.

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UPS Is Integrating VR Into US Training Facilities

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The global leader in package delivery will soon be using virtual reality to train its future drivers. UPS doesn’t joke around when it comes to training its employees. After all, the United Parcel Service is the number one package transportation service in the world, with over 100,000 UPS vehicles on the road at any given time.

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SimX, US Space Force Launch VR Medical Trainer

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Virtual reality (VR) medical simulation firm SimX Inc and the United States Space Force (USSF) will soon train staff for astronaut recoveries and global space launches. Medical professionals can train astronauts for numerous key scenarios and treat uncommon medical conditions. VR Medical Training Funding.

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VR startup to help train US Air Force

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The United States Air Force had a problem. They needed to train hundreds of airmen, but there weren’t enough real aircraft to go around. Vinci focuses on creating realistic training environments and tools with an emphasis on maintenance training for industries including aircraft maintenance and wind turbines.

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Half-Life: Alyx?s Surprise Liquid Physics Update Looks Good Enough To Drink

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’ With a majority of the United States still under lockdown as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, Matthew Wilde, Visual Effects Developer at Valve, has been using his newfound free time to develop brand new liquid physics for Half-Life: Alyx and the results are nothing short of incredible. Image Credit: Valve Corp.