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How VR Technology Can Help Stop Wildfires

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Intellic Technologies is just one company using immersive technology to train pilots. The system utilizes the FS3D virtual wildland training hardware and software to immerse pilots in hyper-realistic training scenarios featuring VR and mixed reality technology, photo-realistic imagery, and scientific fire growth modeling.

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HapticVR Technology as a Means to Facilitate Better Surgical Training

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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. How HapticVR Technology Helps Improve Surgical Training.

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This Motion Simulator Lets You ‘Walk’ In VR While Sitting IRL

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SitWalk is a new VR motion simulator from VR hardware and software company Mr. Art Digital Technology that allows you to move naturally throughout the virtual world from a seated position. The company’s unique motion simulator is composed of an ergonomic gaming chair mounted on top of a motorized platform.

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Haptic Solution to Support XR Accessibility for the Visually Impaired

XR Today - Virtual Reality

This week, HaptX gained a Phase 1 Small Business Technology Transfer program grant from the U.S. HaptX is leading the research alongside Old Dominion University (ODU) and Georgia Institute of Technology, which are also gaining investments from the funding round. This new ‘VR for VI’ project captivated us.

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Immersive Technology for Education: How Virtual Reality Will Change the Learning Process

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The rapid development of technology could not but affect the educational process. Although virtual reality technology is not that new, it is being used in education since relatively recently. There are several reasons for the spread of virtual reality technology in education: Reduced price of technical equipment. Visibility.

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VR Technology Further Infiltrates the Criminal Justice System

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The use of VR technology in criminal justice is not entirely new. As early as the 1990s, it has been used to simulate accidents and examine crime scenes. Today, advances in technology have made it even more accurate and reliable, widening its use in various areas of the criminal justice system. Fully Immersive Officer Training.

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Meta Licenses New Haptic Technology

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Is haptic technology on the comeback? Recently, Meta signed a deal with haptic technology innovator Immersion Corporation to leverage the former’s patents to enhance Meta’s XR hardware, software, and products. a license to our patents for haptic technologies. a license to our patents for haptic technologies.

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