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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. Project (VR)2 is a simulator of everyday interactions, from the first job interview to accepting an employment offer.

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How Do Virtual Reality Healthcare Clinics Work?

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Immersive Healthcare as an Emerging Technology VR solutions allow healthcare professionals to engage patients with bespoke, simulated environments to provide medical education. Rocket VR Health Rocket VR Health recently inked a deal with the Massachusetts General Hospital to roll out a novel VR therapeutic platform for hospital patients.

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VR Therapies Calls for Urgent Support after Christmas Day Burglary

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VR simulations allow patients with limited mobility to enter virtual worlds to fly, swim with dolphins, and space travel, among others. Rocket VR Health Boston-based Rocket VR Health also struck a major deal with the Massachusetts General Hospital for a cutting-edge virtual reality therapy platform for patients.

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AR 101?—?A brief summary (Part 1)

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70s : Group of researchers at different organizations, such as NASA, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the University of North Carolina, continued research in computer graphics and virtual reality (Krevelen, 2010). 2000s : First outdoor mobile AR game ARQuake.

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VRChat, Rec Room, Vacation Simulator Confirmed For Oculus Quest

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With PAX East set to kick-off tomorrow in Boston, Massachusetts, Oculus appears to be taking advantage of the calm before the storm and teasing a brand new selection of Oculus Quest games players can expect at launch sometime this spring. The post VRChat, Rec Room, Vacation Simulator Confirmed For Oculus Quest appeared first on VRScout.

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The XR Week Peek (2023.08.22): VRChat Android alpha released, Kinect For Azure discontinued, and more!

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Rendever ranked №2780 overall, №81 in Massachusetts and №77 in Boston. More info Some news on content Firewall Ultra, the next-gen sequel to the popular PSVR-exclusive shooter is set to launch on August 24th on PSVR 2. Learn more (Quest page) Learn more (VR Awards nomination) Rendever Named to 2023 Inc. Compliments to the team.

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MIT Accelerator Play Labs Announces Class of 13 AR/VR Startups

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Play Labs , a summer accelerator at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), announced its first batch of 13 startups that are developing augmented reality and virtual reality technology. Our game simulations help employees build empathy and communication skills through practice and feedback from peers.

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