Author: Simulation News Curator

AI, Not Hype, Now Drives the Metaverse

⊲ ccn.com ⊳ This article explains that in 2025, the metaverse may be making a comeback after losing popularity. As an example, US startup Infinite Reality secured $3 billion in funding in January...

“AI Physics” Speeds Up Engineering

⊲ VentureBeat ⊳ US digital engineering platform Rescale, a startup that facilitates complex engineering simulations in the cloud, has secured $115 million in funding to enhance its AI-driven...

Humans Train Robotics Using VR and AI

⊲ SenseGlove ⊳ SenseGlove and Aeon Robotics have launched the HEART Project, supported by the EU's MasterXR initiative, a mixed reality ecosystem for teaching robotics in manufacturing. This...

New Smart Glasses Won’t be Cheap

⊲ The Verge ⊳ Meta is set to release a new version of its smart glasses, called Hypernova, by the end of this year. These glasses will feature a built-in screen on the right lens, allowing users to...

Drone Operations and Training Converge

⊲ Breaking Defense ⊳ US drone manufacturer PDW has introduced PDW CORE, a mission software platform for its C100 quadcopter drone currently deployed with the U.S. Army. A key feature is PDW SIM,...

AR and Touchscreen Cockpit Transformation

⊲ Halldale ⊳ Leonardo has revealed a redesigned cockpit for its M-346 Block 20 trainer/light fighter aircraft, shown during Military Flight Training 2025. Central to the update is a large 20x8 inch...

Europe’s Virtual Worlds Toolbox

⊲ EU ⊳ The European Commission’s “Virtual Worlds – a toolbox” outlines steps to ensure open, secure, and fair virtual environments in Europe. It was developed based on suggestions from a Citizens'...

Competitive Cycle Racing Simulation

⊲ Auganix ⊳ The University of Bath has launched Race Yourselves, an AI-enhanced VR cycling game for Meta Quest, merging fitness with gamified virtual racing. Developed by the university’s Centre...

Stressful VR Sharpens Firefighter Focus

⊲ Frontiers in Virtual Reality ⊳ This study explores how immersive virtual reality can simulate stressful scenarios to assess and potentially enhance firefighter readiness. By analysing gaze...

Aston Martin’s Car Simulator

⊲ Car Magazine ⊳ Aston Martin has unveiled the AMR-C01 R, a limited-edition racing simulator priced at around $75k, comparable to a Ford Mustang 5.0 GT actual car. The simulator, styled like an...

Visit New Homes in Holodecks

⊲ UploadVR ⊳ Four Seasons Private Residences Austin is integrating VR holodeck technology into its new development, offering buyers access to a functioning 5,000-square-foot holodeck VR space....

Wearable Tech Brings Touch to Life

⊲ New Atlas ⊳ Researchers at Northwestern University have developed a compact, wireless device that applies dynamic forces to the skin, simulating a realistic sense of touch. Worn on the skin, it...