VRScout

MAY 13, 2022

The AirRes Mask can be used to simulate a variety of stressful and high-risk scenarios. A research team working out of the Salzburg University of Applied Sciences in Austria has developed a unique accessory for the Meta Quest 2 VR headset that allows users to interact with the virtual world by simply breathing.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

I have been able to speak for almost one hour with Jeremy Bailenson , which is the professor at Stanford that is a legend in the VR field for his studies on interactions, psychology, and training in Virtual Reality. You’ve got these avatars and these virtual worlds and something just really grabbed me about a future in VR.

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Building the Metaverse

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

This article is a guide to the companies building the generative artificial intelligence technology that will lead to these virtual worlds ( games, simulations, metaverse applications). Creators Supported by Generative AI Game development provides a view into how virtual worlds will be supported by generative AI.

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VRScout

AUGUST 16, 2019

Doghead Simulations CEO uses social VR to get back in shape. Mat Chacon , co-founder and CEO of Doghead Simulations , the company behind the VR tool Rumii, spent most of his life in remarkable shape. VR is not only a visual experience, but very much a physical one where your movements in the real world are matched in the virtual world.

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TechCrunch VR

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Virtual Reality (VR) has struggled to transition too far beyond gaming circles and specific industry use-cases such as medical training , but with the burgeoning metaverse movement championed by tech heavyweights such as Meta , there has been a renewed hope (and hype) around the promise that virtual worlds bring.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 24, 2018

At SIGGRAPH 2017, NVIDIA was showing off their Isaac Robot that had been trained to play dominos within a virtual world environment of NVIDIA’s Project Holodeck. They’re using Unreal Engine to simulate interactions with people in VR to train a robot how to play dominos. Support Voices of VR.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Immersive training solutions have become increasingly popular in recent years. With immersive learning, companies can embed employees in realistic, authentic training scenarios. Studies show that immersive learning experiences can deliver results faster and more cost-effectively than traditional training initiatives.

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Building the Metaverse

JUNE 14, 2023

A few days ago, my team won grant prize the LA AI Virtual Worlds hackathon during the a16z Tech Week by creating a roleplaying game in one day. A big part of that is generative AI — as well as the work we’re doing at Beamable to enable you to get the servers set up for entire worlds setup on “day zero.”

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

The dawn of intelligent virtual assistants has arrived,” said Huang, adding, “Omniverse Avatar combines NVIDIA’s foundational graphics, simulation and AI technologies to make some of the most complex real-time applications ever created. The use cases of collaborative robots and virtual assistants are incredible and far reaching.”.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Military simulations are one of the fields where virtual reality has always been an important technology , even before that VR had its new renaissance in 2012. Can you be so kind as to also introduce Bohemia Interactive Simulations? I’ve read about your product Virtual Battlespace (VBS).

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 30, 2024

Historically, professional training and formal education have often neglected the practical application of knowledge, focusing instead on theoretical instruction. The creation of a virtual A380 allows flight crew trainees to immerse in a realistic cabin environment and familiarize themselves with complex operational procedures.

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VRScout

JANUARY 13, 2021

Haptic feedback specialists SenseGlove this week unveiled the SenseGlove Nova, the latest iteration of its force-feedback exoskeleton capable of simulating everything from shapes and impact to stiffness and resistance in VR. “Unlike research applications, VR training projects are all about quick implementation.

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Road to VR

JULY 9, 2020

Military contractor, Engineering & Computer Simulations (ECS), has received a grant from the federal Small Business Innovation Research program—likely ranging from $500,000 to $1.5 million—to pilot a virtual reality training program for U.S. SEE ALSO HapTech is Aiming its Electromagnetic Haptics at Military VR Training.

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ARPost

AUGUST 18, 2022

From simulation and modeling to game development, world-building, and even Imagineering, Orlando houses not only the talent, but also the business-friendly climate incentives that are needed to develop the metaverse,” Hackl said in a press release shared with ARPost. It was a free event that was simultaneously streamed on YouTube.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

In response to these ongoing safety concerns, Morrongiello and her team of researchers at the University of Guelph have begun introducing a brand new virtual reality program designed to educate children on the proper safety procedures when crossing a busy intersection. What’s the catch?

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ARPost

APRIL 28, 2022

VR tools are used in the classroom to simulate certain objects, processes, or environments. For example, instead of dissecting a frog, schoolchildren do this procedure in an educational VR Frog Dissection virtual reality experience. Pupils dissect a simulated frog and examine the structure of the body without harming an animal.

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VRScout

MAY 8, 2023

Lopes and his team created a mechanical backpack called JumpMod that can help enhance the sensation of falling and jumping in the virtual world by moving your weight up and down through simulating forces on your body. You can read more about JumpMod here.

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ARPost

MARCH 22, 2022

Connecting people is not enough – ambitious companies want to bring them together in a virtual world that perfectly replicates the real one. Avatars will interact with each other, do business and have fun just like in the physical world. See Also: The Rise of Virtual Avatars: From Social Media to Business and Entertainment.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

APRIL 21, 2023

7 The focus goals of the Fourm’s first-ever working group will include creating a Metaverse standards register, addressing 3D asset interoperability, real/virtual world integration, and asset management. The company has developed a number of novel training solutions to enhance marine operations’ safety and effectiveness.

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ARPost

JULY 16, 2020

VRChat , the group bringing the VR Awards online, is a free-to-play virtual world currently in early access on Steam , Oculus , and VIVEPORT. See Also: Varjo Hardware to Be Used in Astronaut Training. Virtual sports arena maker EVA. Training simulation maker Orka. VR Education and Training of the Year.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Engage is a full-featured social VR program that lets educators create multiuser VR training experiences and craft their own immersive lectures using a vast library of 3D assets, locations, and effects. Rapid training and retraining of individuals is becoming essential. Ruscella, M.F.A. Image courtesy Immersive VR Education.

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VRScout

JUNE 15, 2020

After two and a half years of development, the company’s primary use cases are in healthcare, training and education, with an eye towards gaming and immersive experiences for the consumer audience. . Training. “VR It’s for these reasons the US military is actively looking at immersive technology as a combat training tool.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Of all of the various forms of extended reality (XR), virtual reality (VR), is the most familiar. The technology allows people to create ‘virtual’ landscapes and environments that simulate the real world. Interest in VR is rapidly increasing with a forecasted 48.7

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Hypergrid Business

JANUARY 24, 2022

The company website  states that Ekto VR is bridging the skills gap by simulating full-scale working environments, and their demo video shows some virtual onsite training. Simulating touch, taste, and smell are other areas that would need to be solved if VR is ultimately meant to create fully realistic virtual worlds.

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ARPost

JUNE 21, 2023

However, as AI gets stronger, it is increasingly used to create virtual assets and environments themselves. Artificial Intelligence and Professional Content Creation Talespin makes immersive XR experiences for training soft skills in the workplace. These include simulations like optimization and disaster readiness.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Training and education continue to lead the enterprise-grade AR/VR/MR technology sector. As adoption rises in business settings such as healthcare, aviation, and construction, VR training and education applications have always driven this curve. Justin Barad: Training is an unbelievable use case for spatial computing.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

JUNE 9, 2017

It’s a finely tuned process designed to give you the sensation you’re actually lifting and touching objects, just like you would in the real world. In theory, the gloves could paired with other technologies like a Leap Motion sensor to simulate a wide range of activities.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Virtual reality landscapes can help companies enhance collaboration and innovation, provide access to intuitive training experiences, and even deliver fantastic customer experiences. Companies can offer VRaaS solutions that empower organizations to create custom content, such as training applications.

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VRScout

JULY 8, 2021

KAT’s second-generation omnidirectional treadmill is tailored for VR arcades and Industry training applications. When it comes to omnidirectional treadmills, KAT VR has been one of the leaders in the industry. This month the company announced the next iteration of its VR treadmill, the KAT Walk Mini S. Image Credit: KAT VR.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

DECEMBER 17, 2023

So, how does virtual reality work, and why is it such a significant tech evolution? How Does Virtual Reality Work? An Introduction Virtual reality creates an end-to-end mechanism that replaces our natural “real-world” environment with an immersive simulation. However, virtual reality has been around for decades.

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Road to VR

JULY 22, 2021

HaptX is building perhaps the most advanced haptic VR glove to date, offering one of the most convincing experiences of touching the virtual world. The bulky, high-end gloves are primarily aimed at novel enterprise, training, and simulation use-cases.

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ARPost

MARCH 2, 2021

In a virtual world, a person is virtually unaffected by external stimuli. Based on the experiments already conducted, it can be argued that the effectiveness of training using VR is higher than of the classical methods. See Also: 4 Inventive Examples of Virtual Reality in Education. Engagement. Efficiency.

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ARPost

JULY 23, 2022

It enables factory owners to design, develop and test products in a simulated environment. Industrial Metaverse: A Virtual World of Infinite Possibilities. On-site Remote Training. See Also: Getting Started With VR Training Is Easier Than You Think. Here are some of the applications of industrial metaverse: 1.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

For example, enterprises have deployed VR for upskilling and training new hires. Varjo Technologies has also used VR to train pilots with its cutting-edge Aero headsets. Here are some key things to look for when brushing up on the latest virtual reality guides. Virtual Reality Guides: Case Studies. VR Collaboration.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Today I host a guest post from Immersive Reality , a UK-based company that immerses its users inside environments without the use of VR headsets , but projecting the images of the virtual worlds on the walls of a room. We have a range of simulations that allow pupils to gain confidence with many everyday activities.

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ARPost

AUGUST 11, 2022

A number of virtual environments provide immersion of another sort. Immerse started life as an enterprise training platform. ENGAGE is another education-first virtual world platform. A common theme in virtual education is that virtual designers aren’t always educators and educators aren’t always virtual designers.

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ARPost

JULY 4, 2023

At VR Vision, for example, we see enormous potential in the application of virtual reality training for enterprise applications, and the Vision Pro will only enable further innovation in that sector. It is much safer and cost-effective to operate heavy machinery in the virtual world than in the real world for training.

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