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Unity, XRA Back Workforce Act for XR Developers

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

Unity Technologies, a global leader in real-time 3D (RT3D) gaming technologies, is also a major proponent of upskilling and training for extended reality (XR) developers globally. XR Today interviewed Jessica Lindl, Vice-President of Social Impact, Unity , to discuss the Act. We urge Congress to join them.

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Oculus & CHLA Bring VR Medical Training To Eleven New Facilities

VRScout

These immersive training programs create high-stress environments that challenge users to make life-saving decisions under extreme pressure. The results have proven so successful that Oculus & CHLA will be launching the revolutionary program across eleven new medical facilities and healthcare providers across the U.S.

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Spatial Debuts Unity Creator Toolkit at GDC 2023

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

3D social and shared immersive space platform Spatial announced on Monday that its Unity Creator Toolkit had moved to its beta version. Major global companies such as Vogue, McDonalds, and Hublot have leveraged Spatial’s world-building platform for numerous events, training sessions, and other collaborative efforts.

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One of America’s Biggest VR/AR Centers Is… Orlando?

ARPost

In 2017, Cunningham worked for Disti, a virtual maintenance training company specializing in aviation and based in Orlando. While he is now the Head of Government Solutions for Unity , Disti remains a member – Disti’s Global Managing Director is the chapter’s marketing director. California? How about Orlando?

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Gemba, a corporate VR training platform used by Coca-Cola and Pfizer, raises $18M

TechCrunch VR

Gemba , an enterprise-focused virtual reality (VR) training startup used by some of the world’s biggest companies, has raised $18 million in a Series A round of funding. Training in particular remains a central focus for many current VR applications, and investors have been taking note.

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Varjo’s Enthusiast Grade VR Headset is Getting a Brain-computer Interface

Road to VR

Since then, the Brooklyn, New York-based company says it’s attracted beta applicants spanning consumer technology, healthcare, research, training, and gaming & interactive media. Knowing how a person reacts in real-time to virtual stimulus could give developers in the future more ways of serving up dynamic content.

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Vantage Point Announces Public Release of VR Sexual Harassment Training Program

Cats and VR

Vantage Point , a fully-immersive sexual harassment training solution conducted in Virtual Reality. After a recent crowdfunding campaign Vantage Point attracted the interest of many thought leaders in the VR space including Tony Parisi of Unity Technologies. Recently I contacted Morgan Mercer to help answer many questions.

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