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VR Training Program Teaches Underserved Population Soft Skills to Increase Their Employment Chances

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However, an initiative by Viability, funded by the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC), promises to make things easier for the underserved, thanks to an innovative VR training program. The initiative of Viability could not have reached its full fruition without funds from the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission.

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Rocket VR Health Enters Newchip Accelerator

XR Today - Virtual Reality

The Newchip Seed Accelerator provides Rocket VR Health with industry experts, mentors, and advisors that personally assist with the immersive firm’s global growth, Nik Vassev, COO and Co-Founder of Rocket VR Health, explained in a statement. Rocket VR Health (@RocketVRHealth) June 4, 2022.

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Rocket VR Health Enters Accelerator Program

XR Today - Virtual Reality

Immersive, Engaging Healthcare. Rocket VR Health is developing an immersive healthcare solution which distributes digital therapeutic courses to cancer patients and survivors. The firm’s immersive therapy lasts four weeks. Rocket VR Health (@RocketVRHealth) June 4, 2022.

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The Knight Foundation launches $750,000 initiative for immersive technology for the arts

TechCrunch VR

Knight Foundation is looking for pitches on how to enhance and augment traditional creative arts through immersive technologies. We’ve seen how immersive technologies can reach new audiences and engage existing audiences in new ways,” said Chris Barr, director for arts and technology innovation at Knight Foundation, in a statement.

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How Do Virtual Reality Healthcare Clinics Work?

XR Today - Virtual Reality

With it, doctors and professionals can provide a safe environment to treat patients with state-of-the-art immersive therapies. Immersive Healthcare as an Emerging Technology VR solutions allow healthcare professionals to engage patients with bespoke, simulated environments to provide medical education.

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VR Therapies Calls for Urgent Support after Christmas Day Burglary

XR Today - Virtual Reality

Here are some of the top immersive therapy firms serving the healthcare community. Penumbra XR Today recently interviewed Penumbra, a major VR firm using HTC VIVE headsets to rehabilitate patients with next-generational immersive tools. People using the platform could also integrate their activities with clinical therapy plans.

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Lowe’s Unveils VR Clinic For DIY Home Improvement

VRScout

The latest edition to the Lowe’s Innovation Labs’ Holoroom experience, Holoroom How To is an on-demand virtual reality tool that uses said immersive tech combined with step-by-step instructions to educate and assist users in the proper completion of a variety of complex home projects.

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