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VR Use Cases: 5 Ways to Use VR Headsets in the Workplace

XR Today - Virtual Reality

Organizations can even use software to guide new employees through simulations on how to complete certain tasks, or use specific equipment and tools. As an example, Siemens uses VR simulations to train technicians on maintenance tasks a process it says has helped to reduce training times by 66%.

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The Role of VR in the Workplace: Top Benefits for Training and Collaboration

XR Today - Virtual Reality

It can help students develop leadership, communication, and teamwork skills through custom role-playing simulations. VR headsets and intuitive apps like Microsoft Teams Immersive Spaces allow employees worldwide to share a virtual space and connect in real-time.

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BISim tells us how XR is relevant for the Army

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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? VBS4 is an easy-to-use, whole-earth virtual and constructive simulation.

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NASA Partners With US Navy To Develop AR Displays For Spacesuits

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Recently, the DAVD development team worked alongside a group from the Johnson Space Center as part of the NASA Extreme Environment Mission Operations (NEEMO) exercise at the Aquarius Reef Base located in Key Largo, an underwater habitat used by NASA to train astronauts in conditions similar to that of space. Featured Image: US Navy / NASA.

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What does Chat GPT Mean for Enterprise-Grade XR?

XR Today - Virtual Reality

The firm’s platform simulates meeting or event scenarios to help trainees overcome nerves and anxiety during a critical social-led business opportunity. The platform provides access to realistic environments which attempts to simulate challenges faced during public speaking scenarios in a safe, immersive space.

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Palmer Luckey's Anduril Is Taking Over The US Army IVAS Program, Replacing HoloLens

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Palmer Luckey's Anduril is taking over the US Army's IVAS HMD program, replacing Microsoft's customized HoloLens solution. The Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) program was first announced back in 2018 , and in 2021 the contract was awarded to Microsoft , with a stated value of up to $21.88

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The Australian Air Force Is Now Testing the Microsoft HoloLens

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The Australian Air Force and Saab Australia are trialing the Microsoft HoloLens augmented reality headset as the Australian military evolves into a “fifth-generation fighting force.” Saab’s mixed reality applications program lead, Inger Lawes, praised AR’s potential to improve military training exercises.

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