VRScout

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

A rise in drone-based warfare highlights the need for counter-drone training solutions. “As the global leader in the C-UAS sector, DroneShield is well placed to provide the training.”. “Operator’s solutions are enabling defence and law enforcement to rapidly train for these new situations in realistic, virtual environments.

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VRScout

JUNE 30, 2022

Elegant training for a more civilized age. It’s no secret that medical training is an expensive and time-consuming process. Thanks to immersive technology, however, healthcare centers around the world are capable of training doctors, therapists, and surgeons at a faster rate while spending less. Image Credit: GigXR.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

MAY 31, 2022

Last month, in a VIVE TALK session, HTC VIVE introduced a virtual reality (VR) behavioural training solution that helps individuals with public speaking by placing users in a virtual environment – like a stage – with digital humans. Immersive training solutions provide many avenues for enterprise-grade use cases.

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ARPost

MAY 18, 2023

With better accessibility and affordability, immersive therapeutics is now transforming how patients receive optimal care. VR is now widely used in virtual sessions for psychological therapy, training simulations for medical professionals, gamification of exercises for physical therapy, and healthcare marketing.

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VRScout

JANUARY 13, 2023

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. The US government agency will commit an initial $1.7

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ARPost

AUGUST 3, 2020

Utah-based company eLearning Brothers has made a safer approach to training firefighters using virtual reality. Here, we’ll delve into the advantages of virtual reality in training firefighters. We’ll also discuss future opportunities for VR fire training. We’ll also discuss future opportunities for VR fire training.

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Road to VR

JUNE 23, 2021

Moth+Flame, a creator of VR training software, today announced it’s garnered $2.5 million in seed funding to expand the scale of its workplace VR training technology. To see PromiseVR in action, check out the three-minute video below, which shows the company’s workplace racial bias training.

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ARPost

MAY 12, 2023

The use of VR training for mental health awareness is not a new concept. With Mental Health Awareness Month serving as a crucial reminder of the importance of addressing mental health concerns, we once again go through the role immersive technologies play in promoting mental health awareness and providing support.

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VRScout

MARCH 30, 2023

In the past, we’ve seen how immersive technologies such as VR and augmented reality (AR) can benefit the medical industry, from AR-assisted surgeries to VR sedation. According to FundamentalVR, the platform provides effective surgical training cheaply and remotely by mimicking physical touch.

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ARPost

OCTOBER 31, 2022

A recent peer-reviewed study published in the Annals of Medicine and Surgery details the benefits of applying HapticVR technology to surgical training. In the study, haptic feedback technology was used alongside non-haptic immersive VR training to assess the impact of the former. Immersive Simulations as Valuable Teaching Aids.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

In a video shared on Reddit earlier this week, independent game studio Foggy Box ( Startenders, Brunch Club ) shared footage of a prototype VR game called Infinite Trainset which uses the Meta Quest 2’s Passthrough technology to bring virtual train sets to life in the real world. What do you think, anyone like trains?

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ARPost

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Invesco, a global investment firm, recently launched a virtual reality training experience they custom built using the new Moth+Flame’s VR authoring tool. Taking only 72 hours to develop, this custom VR training gives us a glimpse of the vast potential the new VR tool offers.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

TRANSFRVR , one such company working to bring immersive VR learning to accredited job training programs across the United States, today announced its secured $12 million in Series A financing. The post Transfr Secures $12M Series A Financing to Scale Immersive VR Job Training Platform appeared first on Road to VR.

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Tech Trends VR

JULY 26, 2019

An exclusive webinar will explore how VR & AR are Transforming Training, Education & Worker Guidance. Research from ABI shows that the global enterprise VR training market is expected to grow to $6.3 The burgeoning growth of the immersive learning sector has already thrown up several key benefits Click To Tweet.

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VRScout

AUGUST 12, 2021

Members of the Air Force will train in intervention skills, victim advocacy, and reporting protocols. Award-winning VR company Moth + Flame is partnering with the United States Air Force to deploy a VR training program for members of the Air Force in sexual assault prevention and response training (SAPR).

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VRScout

MAY 24, 2022

VR technology and wrist trackers combine to offer a next-level training program. Axon, a weapons technology company based out of Arizona, today launched a new VR simulation designed to train law enforcement officers in de-escalation tactics by immersing them in realistic scenarios they may face out in the field.

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ARPost

APRIL 26, 2023

Is VR training going to be a necessity for businesses today? According to David Chen, CTO and co-founder of a company that makes 3D cameras and depth sensors, Orbbec , VR training is going to be critical to the continued growth of the job market. With the job boom early this year, it appears to be so.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Immersive training solutions have become increasingly popular in recent years. With immersive learning, companies can embed employees in realistic, authentic training scenarios. Studies show that immersive learning experiences can deliver results faster and more cost-effectively than traditional training initiatives.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Experience what it is like to train like an astronaut. Emmy award-winning immersive production studio Felix & Paul Studios, the team behind the hit VR series Space Explorers: An ISS Experience , is back with yet another jaw-dropping 360-degree experience for Meta Quest VR headsets. For more information visit here.

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VRScout

JANUARY 10, 2021

Immersive education presents a safer, more effective alternative to conventional learning. Training and education barriers exist at all levels of education—from primary to post-secondary students and on through these student’s careers into Enterprise and business training programs. VISUAL LEARNING.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Police officers operating out of the Strasburg Police Department in Strasburg, Virginia have begun receiving supplemental VR training centered specifically around crisis de-escalation. Different perspectives,” said training coordinator Lt. Officers participating in VR training // Credit: Pennsylvania Police Dept.

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VRScout

MARCH 1, 2021

Over the past four years, we’ve seen a noticeable increase in immersive technologies being used for combat and training purposes by military organizations around the world, such as military-grade HoloLens headsets or AR goggles designed for use by military dogs. The US Air Force has been no exception. Image Credit: U.S.

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EON Reality

MARCH 27, 2024

This expansion marks a significant milestone in bringing state-of-the-art experiential learning and training solutions to the island’s academic institutions and businesses. Multi-Device Compatibility: EON-XR makes immersive learning possible on any device, broadening access to cutting-edge technology across the island.

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ARPost

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Virti, HTC, and Taipei Medical University (TMU) are set to revolutionize Taiwan’s food safety training by developing immersive training content that leverages VR technology. Virti is a UK-based immersive training startup founded in 2018 by Dr. Alex Young, a trauma and orthopedic surgeon at the NHS, who is also the company’s CEO.

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VRScout

AUGUST 20, 2021

VR training lets surgeons in low-resource countries go through the motions before performing on patients. The VR medical company PrecisionOS along with support from Epic Games MegaGrant and Oculus , have launched a VR training module designed specifically for the global nonprofit humanitarian organization SIGN Fracture Care.

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ARPost

JANUARY 10, 2022

Immersive technology is a game-changer for the financial service industry. From improving financial literacy and employee training efficiency to enhancing customer support, immersive tech offers a range of benefits to those who implement it. Bringing Immersive Technology to Financial Services. Virtual Reality.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Virtual reality (VR) medical training firm Vantari VR has begun rolling out its software platform across the Middle East and Italy to help democratise medical training worldwide, the company announced last week.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The immersive experience is enhanced by the detachment from the physical surroundings, including co-located colleagues. But for truly effective training and learning, wouldn’t a shared experience be better? It’s through teamwork we solve challenging problems, and perform most effectively.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

When moving from store to store, proper training has become an essential skill for cooks, chefs, and staff to deliver the top reputations for restaurants. A ‘seasoned’ designer, Smith has created training materials for some of the world’s top restaurant brands, including Five Guys, Papa Johns, and others. What’s Next for XR Training?

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ARPost

APRIL 20, 2021

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. Project (VR) 2 : A VR Training Program That Empowers Vulnerable People. How the VR Training Project Works.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

This week, hand-tracking market leader SpectreXR made various strides in innovating in XR input with various partnerships that aim to elevate immersion for XR training applications and user experiences. OctoXR is a tool that allows XR developers to create hand-tracking-ready immersive applications.

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VRScout

JULY 27, 2020

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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XR Today - Virtual Reality

AUGUST 31, 2023

This month, Start Beyond partnered with US enterprise-grade VR training platform provider Strivr to revolutionize immersive learning for APAC end users. Start Beyond partnered with Strivr via its Partner Program, which aims to find immersive industry expert firms to accelerate the effectiveness and adoption of VR training.

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ARPost

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Although the edtech sector has grown significantly in voracity since the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s extended reality that holds the key to unprecedented levels of immersiveness. Extended reality can also help in a number of practical training scenarios.

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

VR training is not an entirely new concept. For several years now, we’ve seen companies incorporating virtual reality into their training solutions. Here, we go through some of the global brands implementing VR training. 11 Global Enterprises Using VR Training. 11 Global Enterprises Using VR Training.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

In particular, the XR (Extended Reality) world offers training companies and educators a unique opportunity to embed their students in powerful, experience-driven lessons. Here’s your guide to Immersive Training. What is Immersive Training? The current traditional training (Blended Learning 2.0)

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