VRScout

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Once a researcher has provided a sufficient amount of data to a “robot-in-training,” Toyota then uses that accumulated knowledge to educate other robots using a technique referred to as “fleet learning.” The post Toyota Using VR To Train Robots To Assist The Elderly appeared first on VRScout.

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Tech Trends VR

JULY 19, 2019

Todd Maddox reports on why A/B tests are sub-optimal in building and optimizing immersive training and performance tools. I have written extensively on the potential of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) to revolutionize training and performance in healthcare , manufacturing , and corporate learning , to name a few.

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VRScout

APRIL 4, 2023

Loft Dynamics, previously referred to as VRM Switzerland, has unveiled what the company claims is the “world’s first” VR full-motion helicopter flight simulator qualified for use by an official national aviation regulator.

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Tech Trends VR

APRIL 8, 2019

Why extended Reality (xR) is an Effective Tool for Environmental Health and Safety Training: A Brain Science Analysis. A critical function in nearly all industrial and manufacturing settings is to provide high-quality and effective training in environmental health and safety (EHS). Brain Science of Learning in EHS.

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VRScout

MAY 31, 2017

OpenAI is directing robots on how to move using references created in virtual reality. Now thanks to the creative minds over at OpenAI , VR has found yet another way to make its services useful: training robots to eventually conquer the Earth as our overlords, thus rendering all of humankind obsolete.

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VRScout

MAY 23, 2018

Researchers at MIT are using VR to train autonomous drones in safer, less expensive environments. Unfortunately, training high-tech, fast-moving machines to automatically detect and avoid physical objects isn’t exactly a safe, or cheap process. Commercial drone use has skyrocketed over the last four years.

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VRScout

JULY 26, 2017

And while we’ll obviously have to wait to see the full movie before making a final decision on this VR-centered story, the trailer has at the very least put the hype train in motion. Just a quick rundown of what is sure to be just a fraction of the amazing references that will be present in the film. So there you have it!

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ARVR

JULY 19, 2021

On Thursday, May 27th, key players from the haptics, hand tracking, and VR training industries gathered to discuss the scaling of haptics in VR training applications. It addressed how a company can leverage haptic technology across all their virtual training scenarios thanks to Interhaptics and Innoactive technologies.

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ARVR

JULY 22, 2020

How Half-Life: Alyx Helped Us Improve VR Training Here at Motive, we provide a platform to build VR/AR scenarios. Our focus is to train people for real workplace situations in various industries. In an earlier blog post we explain how we train people on the procedure of equipping PPE. Trending AR VR Articles: 1.

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VRScout

JANUARY 13, 2021

Designed for use by companies for a variety of professional training purposes—such as the proper handling of hazardous material and the use of complex tools or machinery—these futuristic-looking devices allow users to interact with digital objects in a virtual world just as they would in real-life.

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Bernard Marr

MAY 30, 2023

However, there is one area of technology where the German carmaker has been particularly enthusiastic in recent years, and that’s the field of virtual reality and augmented reality (VR/ AR) – sometimes collectively referred to as extended reality (XR).

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VRScout

JULY 5, 2022

Referred to by the company as Playarlong , this unique educational program has learners striking a series of virtual cubes projected over the real world using a conventional monitor. The “gameplay” is relatively straightforward. “At Drum Tutor, we are constantly innovating to improve the drum set pedagogy.

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VRScout

JULY 15, 2022

Researchers can take an image and use it as a reference point to create a virtual world, object, or person. Using various reference images, the research team of Thu Nguyen-Phuoc , Feng Liu , and Lei Xiao were able to generate stylized 3D scenes that could be used in a variety of virtual environments.

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VRScout

APRIL 12, 2021

Developed by Dr. Steven Murphy, an orthopedic surgeon and founder of Surgical Planning Associates , the AR-enhanced platform—referred to as HipInsight—works by outfitting surgeons with Microsoft HoloLens 2 mixed reality headsets loaded with 3D images of the patients’ anatomy.

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VRScout

JUNE 24, 2020

Referred to by the team as Touché , the programmable system is powered using a collection of pre-recorded sword-fighting animations captured using motion capture technology. Opponents can also be trained to respond more realistically to the attacks and positioning of the human player, resulting in tougher, more complicated engagements.

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VRScout

MAY 13, 2022

The AirRes Mask, as it’s referred to by the team, is composed of a standard half-face respirator equipped with a sensor and resistance disk. In addition to entertainment, the device could prove immensely useful for training purposes.

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AIXR

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Design Best Practices for Enterprise VR Training. There is no doubt that virtual reality training is effective, but the design process comes with nuances that are often overlooked. What training simulation will make the biggest impact? Set meetings early for reference material gathering and subject matter expert discussions.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Available to try for free on iOS and Android devices (in-app purchases included), the appropriately named app uses a combination of augmented reality technology and a form of psychological treatment referred to as exposure therapy by exposing those suffering from arachnophobia to their greatest fear in a simulated environment.

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AR Insider

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Always see chart date for context, and refer to newer projections if applicable. In addition to data visualization, it’s being used to train finance pros for sales effectiveness. This comes after VR training has mostly been used in verticals such as medicine (surgical simulations) and retail (see Walmart’s program ).

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Mashable VR

MARCH 6, 2022

Zenva Academy offers world-class training on the most in-demand tech skills — game development being just one of many. But for a limited time, you can sign up for this hands-on training for only $29. The 10-course Complete Game Developer Bundle is valued at $2,000, with each course coming in at $200 a pop.

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VRScout

JANUARY 19, 2022

Originally aired in 2013, the story follows a close group of childhood friends as they struggle to survive a nightmarish world inhabited by man-eating giants referred to as “Titans.” There’s also a Titan Forest to explore as well as a dedicated Training map.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

MAY 4, 2023

An enterprise ready to adopt XR must ask themselves various questions, not just finding the XR solution to suit their use case but also elements such as privacy, security, onboarding, XR training, cost, and effectiveness. Workers can access a digitally reproduced high-cost item during training, design, and on-site operations.

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AR Insider

AUGUST 17, 2021

This includes line-of-sight instructions and reference material for complex maintenance procedures like replacing a transmission. For example, it reports that AR is great for guidance but not for training. As a quick point of comparison for perspective, VR has a proven ability to boost knowledge retention in training.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Along the way, gangs of adrenaline-fueled monsters referred to as Gazzlers will be waiting to ambush you at every turn. Using their Mad Max -like mechanical contraptions, these bite-sized road highwaymen will attack your train in an attempt to halt your progress. Sounds simple, right?

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VRScout

JUNE 2, 2021

Beyond the obvious use-cases of gaming, socialVR, workforce training, and education, VR can also be used to collect deep marketing data in new and exicting ways. Theia Interactive’s new VR tool takes the guesswork out of designing products and campaigns. .

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VRScout

JULY 1, 2021

In addition to showcasing the XR-1 prototype device, Roscosmos revealed the next generation of its VR hardware coming later this year, the Roscosmos XR-2, otherwise referred to as “Sokol-1.” Image Credit: Roscosmos. Origin – the entire hardware and software complex will be developed in Russia. Image Credit: Roscosmos.

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ARPost

AUGUST 5, 2022

It may be archived internally for reference and never be seen by anyone outside of the company (or inside of the company) ever again. The digital model may be used internally to train engineers or develop new products. That depends on the company. But, the day may be coming. How might these twins be used?

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

For those unfamiliar with the 1995 classic, Settlers of Catan , otherwise referred to as Settlers or Catan , has you playing the role of a settler tasked with establishing settlements throughout the fictional island of Catan. Those looking for a solo experience can take on AI opponents trained by Klaus Teuber himself.

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EnterpriseWear

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Just three months ago, the company revealed it’s putting 17,000 Oculus Go headsets in Walmart stores for employee training. And this year, Lowe’s extended its use of mixed reality to employee training and rolled out more XR experiences aimed at solving customers’ challenges. Image source: ZDNet.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Referred to as the OtoTech from Otolith Labs, the prototype device is a highly accurate bone conduction transducer that sits behind the users ear via a light headband. This, in turn, blocks the root cause of motion sickness. OtoTech works by emitting a consistent series of “noninformative stimuli” to the vestibular system.

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Tech Trends VR

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Technologies such as Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed reality – referred to as XR – have long been collectively touted as an “ Empathy Machine ,” and for very good reason. Technologies such as Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed reality – referred to as XR – are collectively touted as an Empathy Machine Click To Tweet.

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AR Insider

AUGUST 31, 2020

This included line-of-sight instructions and reference material for complex maintenance procedures like replacing a transmission (more on that in a bit). It reduced service resolution time 40 percent by equipping its mechanics with AR glasses for guided maintenance (see our coverage here ). It’s all about aligning goals.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

Referred to as the Integrated Visual Augmentation System , these militarized Microsoft HoloLens headsets feature a variety of tactical overlays designed to increase a soldiers effectiveness in the field. The all-in-one AR display shows a weapon sites view, compass direction, enemy positions , and more.

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VRScout

MAY 9, 2022

The ‘Moving Platform’ feature, as it’s referred to by Microsoft, is designed to assist Volkswagon drivers by providing them with real-time navigation and safety information during their commutes. “We For more information visit here. Image Credit: Microsoft.

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VRScout

JULY 9, 2018

The French study bears the appropriate acronym GRASP: Gravitational References for Sensimotor Performance. sight or hearing), encoded in different reference frames, in order to coordinate the hand with the visual environment,” according to NASA’s description of the project.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 5, 2024

This week, VR and MR device vendor Goertek partnered with hand-tracking experts Ultraleap to announce a VR/MR headset reference design that follows from Qualcomm’s XR2+ Gen 2 chipset revealment yesterday – where Qualcomm also revealed the new reference design.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

APRIL 12, 2023

We’re still in the early days with this game, but over time I think people will benefit not just from a nice social experience, but also from a fitness and training perspective. For these, there’s not much of a reference point and people won’t criticise me on whether their laser gun behaves differently than in real life.

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