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TESLASUIT have unveiled a new glove which allows users to feel virtual textures. The company say it makes the immersion into VR more accurate and realistic. The TESLASUIT GLOVE can be used together with the TESLASUIT full-body haptic feedback suit as a set or separately. The glove integrates haptics, motion... 8 January 2020
Ganzin Technology and other startups led by Taiwan Tech Arena (TTA) are showcasing their innovative solutions at CES 2020. Ganzin Technology has developed an eyeball-tracking technology to enable AR/VR users to control devices with their eyes or view the information of an object when they look at it, thus releasing... 7 January 2020
As eCampusOntario looked to improve the readiness of specialized trades students in three high-impact apprenticeships, it recognized the potential of advanced adaptive learning technology to help learners assess their knowledge and close skill gaps. eCampusOntario is partnering with Area9 Lyceum in an adaptive learning pilot program at three colleges located... 2 January 2020
The New York State Education Department has approved to expand the Mercy College’s nursing programs to provide increased degree offerings online and at the Dobbs Ferry, MercyManhattan and Bronx Campuses. The new degree programs, part of the College’s School of Health and Natural Sciences, were added to help alleviate the... 31 December 2019
Recent research from Brandon Hall Group shows that the use of virtual reality (VR) as a training modality is growing rapidly in “high-consequence” industries - those in which operator mistakes can cause significant property damage or fatalities or both. 31 December 2019
Located in the Moquegua region in the south of Peru, Quellaveco is one of the world’s largest undeveloped copper deposits. 31 December 2019
Finnish tech company Reaktor and the University of Helsinki have launched 'Elements of AI', a free course in Artificial Intelligence. 'Elements of AI' consists of a series of online courses to give a snapshot of AI to users regardless of age and level of education. "It explains what artificial intelligence... 31 December 2019
The Patient Safety Movement Foundation (PSMF) will be screening the HBO documentary BLEED OUT at its World Summit on Friday, March 6, 2020. The film will be followed by a panel with the writer and director, Steve Burrows, PSMF's Founder, Joe Kiani, CEO of David Mayer, and survivor of medical... 30 December 2019
We will resume posting news on December 30, 2019. Happy Holidays from our family to yours!... 23 December 2019
Avkin is sponsoring the simulated participant workshop, Nuts & Bolts: Starting an Affordable Simulated Participant (Patient Actor) Program, on February 10, 2019 at St. Petersburg College in Pinellas Park, Florida. Visitors of the event can learn from experts on affordable simulated participants (SP). The company has been given special permission... 21 December 2019
Rachel Safeek, a second-year medical student at the University of Louisville, is calling for medical schools to train future physicians in techniques to help prevent injuries and death caused by firearms. Her work has led to UofL being one of the first medical schools to incorporate this training for all... 21 December 2019
GIGXR, Inc. has acquired global mixed reality and immersive learning assets from Pearson PLC. Image credit: Business Wire GIGXR provides a SaaS platform delivering extended reality (XR) learning applications for medical and nursing schools, higher education, healthcare and enterprise. The company was founded in 2019 for the purpose of acquiring... 19 December 2019
CM Labs Simulations, Inc. has released Vortex Studio 2019c. This update to the suite of software allows users to connect to Epic Games’ Unreal Engine for high-quality simulator development. Vortex Studio users can now also leverage high-fidelity vessel simulation capabilities from Maritime Research Institute Netherlands (MARIN) for enhanced seakeeping and... 17 December 2019
Inlusion demonstrated its de-icing/anti-icing virtual reality training program last week at I/ITSEC in Orlando, Florida. The simulation program was created for Baltic Ground Services. Image credit: Inlusion The program simulates the aircraft de-Icing procedures in VR, including liquid spray, lifting platform control and communication with other staff. Students can practice... 16 December 2019
Virtualware recently unveiled Virtualware Immersive Room, a virtual reality (VR) solution for full-scope field training that allows the military industry to replicate multi-user combat scenarios in 1:1 scale. Image credit: Virtualware The Virtualware Immersive Room will be able to train several units based in different locations but in the same... 13 December 2019
Virtualware recently unveiled Virtualware Immersive Room, a virtual reality (VR) solution for full-scope field training that allows the military industry to replicate multi-user combat scenarios in 1:1 scale. Image credit: Virtualware The Virtualware Immersive Room will be able to train several units based in different locations but in the same... 13 December 2019
Unitek Learning is expanding to Eagle Gate College campuses in Boise and Idaho Falls. Eagle Gate plans to offer medical assisting and nursing programs at both locations. The Idaho Board of Nursing recently gave Unitek initial approval to create nursing education programs for these new campuses. Based in California,... 12 December 2019
After a busy four days and hundreds of visitors to the Serious Games Showcase and Challenge (SGS&C) booth at the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) in Orlando, Florida, the top winners from the 25 finalist games were announced at an awards ceremony during I/ITSEC. Image credit: Serious Games... 12 December 2019
The Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Platform is the first 5G-supported extended reality (XR) platform. It unites Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.’s 5G and artificial intelligence (AI) innovations with its XR technology for a new era of mobile computing. This platform unveils custom features and multiple firsts that can be scaled across augmented reality... 12 December 2019
Rural communities represent 41 percent of Kentucky’s population, and yet only 17 percent of the state’s primary care physicians work in rural areas. In addition, with only 15 geriatric medicine specialists serving the Commonwealth, older adults living in rural communities may experience difficulty finding providers trained in best-practices for... 12 December 2019