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Network Rail’s XR Training Pilot Reaches 1,000 UK Students

XR Today - Virtual Reality

The immersive learning units leveraged VR headsets to simulate rail lines and the dangers of such spaces and 360-degree presentations. The company’s web-based service is already extensively used in the region’s schools to provide a base for students to utilize an XR device.

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Surgery Training Platform ‘Osso VR’ Now Used by 1,000 Surgeons Monthly

Road to VR

The team behind Osso VR , the VR surgical training platform, says that the software is now in use by more than 1,000 surgeons a month around the globe.

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Meta to Terminate Quest 1 Support for New Apps Next Month

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

” However, Meta has promised to maintain the system software, fix critical bugs, and apply security patches until August 31, 2024. The following articles share some excellent examples: Over 2,000 Meta Quest Headsets Deployed in Kentucky Schools Porsche Partners with Meta to Demonstrate Metaverse Potential Lift Off for HoloLens!

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How Transportation Sectors are Leading in Scalable XR Training

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

XR solutions for transportation are equally growing with new investments – the industry’s relationship with XR and simulation technology is booming. HTC VIVE is currently providing their devices for North Dakota Classrooms, and Meta recently gave thousands of Quests to Kentucky Schools.

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Over 20 Use Cases of Smart Glasses, VR Headsets, and Smartwatches at Airports

EnterpriseWear

Allegiant Systems , a software company, also developed a proof of concept in which airline staff used Vuzix smart glasses to create a more personalized passenger experience. Using the feed from its Day of Operations software (already in use by Helsinki Airport), SITA reproduced the airport operational control center (AOCC) in mixed reality.