VRScout

OCTOBER 18, 2020

GIGXR launches AR tool designed for medical training. Students can join training sessions remotely for applications such as HoloPatient. Hands-on training is essential when it comes to the healthcare field. In a recent study published by the NCSBN , clinical simulation represents as much as 50% of training for nursing students.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

TRANSFRVR , one such company working to bring immersive VR learning to accredited job training programs across the United States, today announced its secured $12 million in Series A financing. The post Transfr Secures $12M Series A Financing to Scale Immersive VR Job Training Platform appeared first on Road to VR.

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ARPost

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

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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Road to VR

JUNE 23, 2021

Moth+Flame, a creator of VR training software, today announced it’s garnered $2.5 million in seed funding to expand the scale of its workplace VR training technology. To see PromiseVR in action, check out the three-minute video below, which shows the company’s workplace racial bias training.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JULY 5, 2023

The extended reality (XR) training market has shown massive potential with the rise of generative, no-code tools. Due to this, Turkey has recently transformed into a technological resource hub for the European Union and the United States. Selda Bagdat Bahadir : Healthcare is gaining the most from VR training.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Could live-flight AR exercises be the future of air combat training? According to the United States Air Force President’s Budget FY21 , the FY 2021 Air Force Operation & Maintenance (O&M) budget includes a staggering $770M increase from its 2020 funding. Image Credit: Mike Killian.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 14, 2022

Art Reality Studio – IVR 6 (United States). North Carolina State University (NCSU) – transVRse (United States). ONMOTIO – Immersive Technical Training in Inhospitable or Dangerous Zones Using VR (Canada). Tribe XR – DJ in VR (United States). Ovation (United States).

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VRScout

JANUARY 8, 2018

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.

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VRScout

AUGUST 15, 2017

The global leader in package delivery will soon be using virtual reality to train its future drivers. UPS doesn’t joke around when it comes to training its employees. After all, the United Parcel Service is the number one package transportation service in the world, with over 100,000 UPS vehicles on the road at any given time.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

OCTOBER 19, 2023

A recent HTC VIVE study has found that extended reality (XR) technologies have become an “invaluable” tool for training healthcare staff in key skills and capabilities. With immersive tools, medical teams can train staff in competencies like conducting procedures and communicating more effectively with patients.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

Certifying a worker to operate heavy construction equipment like a crane costs companies time and money, and now that the United States’ Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires all crane operators to be certified by 2017 , there’s never been a better time for simulators to enter the market in force.

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Road to VR

MARCH 5, 2024

The technology has caught the attention of the US Central Intelligence Agency, which is now looking to hire an ‘extended reality specialist’ The CIA is one of the United States’ key intelligence agencies, primarily focused on foreign intelligence and national security. The post Looking for a Job in XR?

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VRScout

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Earlier this week the United States Army Research Laboratory revealed a groundbreaking new project that could change the way military working dogs (aka war dogs) are deployed on the battlefield. His ability to generalize from other training to working through the AR goggles has been incredible. Peper, Founder of Command Sight.

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ARVR

JANUARY 11, 2021

Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), the United States is… Continue reading on AR/VR Journey: Augmented & Virtual Reality Magazine ». According to the U.S.

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ARVR

JUNE 22, 2021

What should be considered while planning to include haptics in a VR training solution? ? A successful virtual training application requires the user company to be familiar with virtual reality technology and to have successfully delivered proof of concepts validating the ROI. ? What are the key values to adopt a VR training solution?

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VRScout

DECEMBER 15, 2021

You have full control of the United States’ arsenal of nuclear weaponry. Back in 1979, a human error in the United States’ early detection system nearly lead to a full-scale nuclear war between the US and the Soviet Union. What do you do?

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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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Road to VR

OCTOBER 31, 2019

FundamentalVR , a company specializing in VR medical training, has closed a £4.3 million) Series A funding round in effort to further develop its surgical training and data analysis platform, Fundamental Surgery. SEE ALSO Colorado State University Has Deployed a 100 Headset VR Lab for Biomedical Education. million (~$5.6

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 12, 2023

Virtual reality (VR) medical simulation firm SimX Inc and the United States Space Force (USSF) will soon train staff for astronaut recoveries and global space launches. Medical professionals can train astronauts for numerous key scenarios and treat uncommon medical conditions. VR Medical Training Funding.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

A college undergrad’s VR start-up will provide VR maintenance training to the military. VINCI VR , a VR start-up founded by 22-year-old Eagle Wu specializing in immersive maintenance training solutions, has just been awarded a $1M contract to provide the United States Air Force with virtual maintenance training technology. .

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VRScout

OCTOBER 5, 2020

VR Education’s virtual education and training platform ENGAGE has been selected by the United Nations to host the organizations annual ‘Global Youth Takeover’ later this month, marking the first time the youth-focused event has been conducted in VR. .” ” Credit: VR Education.

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VRScout

JULY 21, 2019

The United States Navy’s Diver Augmented Vision Device (DAVD) is a high-resolution visual display that is secured to the face shield of the Kirby Morgan-37, a dive helmet popular among commercial divers as well as the US Navy. Image Credit: United States Army. Divers in front of the Aquarius Reef Base underwater base.

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EON Reality

JUNE 11, 2020

After initially winning a nationwide competition and being awarded a contract to serve as the platform for 3D models and VR content through the United States Air Force’s AFWERX program, EON Reality is happy to announce the Air Force has expanded its VR and AR use of the AVR Platform after the initial success. Air Force VR Provider.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 13, 2023

In 2021, Microsoft won a United States Army defense contract worth up to $22 billion which would support the development of an Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS), a tactical AR headset for soldiers based on HoloLens 2.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Founded in 2017 and based in Delaware, United States and Prague, Czechia, Vrgineers is slated to use the funds to accelerate growth in addition to releasing a new version of its XTAL headset later this year. “This strategic investment has connected us with the leaders in the electronics development and manufacturing industry.

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ARPost

MARCH 6, 2023

“As one of the oldest and largest school systems in the state of Mississippi, Jackson Public School District’s decision to implement virtual reality technology stands out as one of the largest implementations in the United States to date,” said the CEO of Lobaki, Amber Coeur.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 29, 2024

Virtualware is a global leader in providing VR training solutions for industry, education, and healthcare companies. Virtual won the award thanks to its collaboration with enterprise end-user GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy to leverage its VIROO VR platform in educational and industrial training use cases.

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VRScout

MAY 29, 2020

’ With a majority of the United States still under lockdown as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, Matthew Wilde, Visual Effects Developer at Valve, has been using his newfound free time to develop brand new liquid physics for Half-Life: Alyx and the results are nothing short of incredible. Image Credit: Valve Corp.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Virtualware will also serve as the exclusive sponsor of the event to unite “Unity instructors and workforce development professionals,” according to a press release. Additionally, Virtualware also plans to join the event’s Unite Industry Executive Summit. Through the €1.6

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Hypergrid Business

OCTOBER 29, 2019

The United States Air Force had a problem. They needed to train hundreds of airmen, but there weren’t enough real aircraft to go around. Vinci focuses on creating realistic training environments and tools with an emphasis on maintenance training for industries including aircraft maintenance and wind turbines.

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VRScout

AUGUST 4, 2019

The Magic Leap One AR headset enters the US Military training program. A new AR training tool developed by Magic Leap Horizons will use Magic Leap One AR headset to deliver various AR military training scenarios to the US Navy. Image Credit: US Navy Research. Image Credit: US Navy Research. Image Credit: US Navy Research.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Traditional on-the-job training covers this scenario, usually with a manager going over each step while you and other employees sit in a classroom with a handout that includes pictures and text to help you better visualize the situation. During Verizon’s VR training simulation, a pair of gunman enter the store just as you begin to open.

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ARPost

MARCH 5, 2021

Resonai surveyed senior facility management directors, as well as executives, in Europe and the United States, from November 2020 to January 2021. It was also used for industrial manufacturing, maintenance and repairs, tenant and visitor services, as well as training. Here, we’ll share some of the insights from the report.

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XROM

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

This investment will fuel the expansion of AutoVRse's enterprise product, VRseBuilder, and support its growth in the United States market. The platform enables organizations to create, deploy, and manage VR training solutions and applications at scale, addressing critical needs such as safety training and collaborative remote work.

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VRScout

MAY 29, 2021

In order to prevent a global pandemic, the United States government has stacked thousands of shipping containers around the neon capital of the world, forming a makeshift prison for the hordes of undead now occupying the desert oasis. You won’t need any type of special mercenary training to join the Las Vengeance team, just a ticket.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

MARCH 23, 2023

A study by McKinsey exploring technology trends from 2022 onwards found that around 63% of companies are now embracing immersive technologies for training purposes. According to Mordor Intelligence , there are already more than 950 VR startups in the United States alone. The economic impact of VR/AR could reach around $1.5

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Farrow stated that her medical school, one of the top 25 institutions in the United States, developed a new facility in 2014. IGS and the Future of XR Training. Nancy Farrow, Executive Director of Global HoloAnatomy & HoloNeuroAnatomy Software Suite at Case Western Reserve University.

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