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Varjo Releases XR-3 Retooled for Training and Simulation

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This poses a problem when an AR experience relies on fine details in the physical environment like in simulation and training. The XR-3 Focal Edition can support the most demanding security needed for the United States Department of Defense, intelligence, and security-critical infrastructure customers,” reads the release.

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‘Microsoft Flight Simulator’ VR Support Heading into Closed Beta Soon, Sign-ups Now Live

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Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) for PC is getting VR headset support sometime around the launch of HP’s upcoming PC VR headset, the HP Reverb G2. As first reported by Eurogamer , Microsoft Flight Simulator is expected to head into closed beta sometime in late October or early November. Minimum Specs (closed beta).

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Epic Games Awarded Grants to 31 XR Projects in 2021 Through the $100M MegaGrants Fund

Road to VR

The projects range widely from games to simulation to education and more. BRUNNER Elektronik – Unreal Engine Integration for NOVASIM Flight Simulator. Art Reality Studio – IVR 6 (United States). IMP – Interactive Media Production – VR Fire Safety Simulator. Tribe XR – DJ in VR (United States).

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U.S. Air Force Using VR For Sexual Assault Prevention Training

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Award-winning VR company Moth + Flame is partnering with the United States Air Force to deploy a VR training program for members of the Air Force in sexual assault prevention and response training (SAPR). Image Credit: United States Air Force. Image Credit: United States Air Force. ” Moth + Flame logo.

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End of the World Simulator in VR

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A year earlier, North Korea launched its first intercontinental ballistic missile theoretically capable of striking the United States. At the time, genuine tensions were happening between the USA and North Korea. What’s the gameplay like? This isn’t a game, it’s an experience.

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U.S. Space Force Turns To VR For Medical Training

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VR medical simulation platform SimX today announced that its Virtual Advancement of Learning for Operational Readiness (VALOR) program has been selected by the United States Space Force to design an immersive training program for astronaut recovery and space launch missions. The US government agency will commit an initial $1.7

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Homeland Security Releasing VR School Shooting Training Simulator

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In response to the rising number of mass shootings in the United States, the Department of Homeland Security developed and released a WebVR training simulator last year called EDGE (Enhanced Dynamic Geo-Social Environment), which helped prepare first responders for the stressful moments of responding to an active shooter scene.