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US Fire Administration Advocates The Use Of VR For Firefighter Training

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An average of 11 firefighters have died every year since 2008 during training sessions; VR could help reduce those numbers. Firefighters around the country have been incorporating VR into their training plans for some time. According to USFA, a division of FEMA , 70% of training-related deaths are due to stress and overexertion.

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The Dodgers Integrate VR Batting Practice Into Training Curriculum

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2019 marks the first season in which the Los Angeles Dodgers are fully integrating VR technology into their official training curriculum, signaling a new era in professional-level athletic training. It looks like a video game — but a really good video game.”. ”I Some players, such as Corey Seager and A.J.

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‘Tarzan VR’ Just Released The Coolest Mixed Reality Video Game Trailer Ever

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It was just over a year ago Fun Train , developer behind The Exorcist: Legion VR , dropped the first trailer for Tarzan VR , an episodic VR adventure that has players stepping into the shoes (bare feet?) Image Credit: Fun Train. Grab your virtual loincloth and get ready for some mixed reality action.

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Virtual Reality in Healthcare and Compliance Meets Enterprise Training

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Extended reality (XR) is making a substantial impact on how companies train and upskill their employees. Virtual reality (VR) in healthcare, training, and remote guidance provides enterprises with impressive tools needed to reach clear targets. This can provide better training, collaboration, and engagement for learners.

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HTC Announces Vive Flow, a Compact VR Headset Focused on Casual Entertainment & Wellbeing

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HTC today announced Vive Flow, its latest standalone VR headset. While the company just recently released the enterprise-focused Vive Focus 3, the Vive Flow aims for the consumer market with a compact size and feature-set that HTC has designed around casual entertainment and wellbeing apps. Image courtesy HTC.

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Bigscreen VR Announces Built-In Video Player

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Share you personal videos without the need of a VR-ready PC. However, there was one thing missing from the platform that users have been begging for: a dedicated built-in video player. . Adding a dedicated video player opens up even more possibilities for the budding social VR platform. It’s VR!

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How Transportation Sectors are Leading in Scalable XR Training

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The XR training market is rich with investment and interest, meaning potential industry partners must understand the keys to successfully integrating an XR training programme into existing operations. Therefore, immersive training for transportation sectors is fruitful, with many companies providing an ecosystem of solutions.