| Live Science | Researchers in China have developed a bifocal lens inspired by holographic technology, capable of switching between two focal points using external voltage. This innovation...
Author: Andy Fawkes
Andy Fawkes curates Simulation News. He is Special Correspondent for Military Simulation & Training (MS&T), co-chair of NATO MSG-234 on Training Data, and co-author of "The Military Metaverse." He also publishes r2.news, covering military drones, uncrewed systems and AI.
Pilot Training Exploits Vision Pro
| Halldale | CAE’s new app leverages Apple Vision Pro to create an immersive flight training tool for pilots. Unveiled at NBAA-BACE, the app allows pilots to complete previously centre-only...
Second Time for Second Life
| Second Life | Philip Rosedale, founder of Second Life, returns to Linden Lab as Chief Technology Officer, joining the Board and guiding technology and product strategy with the executive team....
Ambulance Simulator Supports Paramedic Training
| BBC News | The UK's West Midlands Ambulance Service has introduced a pioneering driving simulator for paramedic training. This tool enables student paramedics to practice emergency driving...
Gamers in the Military’s Crosshairs?
|The Diplomat in Spain | This article discusses how militaries are increasingly seeks gamers for roles like drone piloting, leveraging skills from digital gaming environments for real-world...
Simulation + Brain Stimulation Boost Memory
| New Atlas | A study by Switzerland’s EPFL researchers has shown that combining virtual worlds with non-invasive deep-brain stimulation (tTIS) improves spatial memory in healthy adults. By...
Interoperability Essential for Open Metaverse
| Metaverse Standards Forum | A new IEEE paper presented at the 2024 IEEE International Symposium on Emerging Metaverse underscores the importance of interoperability for a universally...
Siemens’ Big Simulation Software Acquisition
| Silicon Republic | Siemens plans to acquire U.S.-based Altair Engineering for approximately $10.6 billion, bolstering its industrial software portfolio. Altair’s expertise in simulation, AI,...
VR Supports Helicopter Instructor Training
| BFPS Forces News | RAF Shawbury has integrated VR into helicopter instructor training, enabling trainees to practice realistic flight manoeuvres and observe 360° cockpit views. The allows...
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024’s VR
| Road to VR | Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 launches on November 19 for PC and Xbox with confirmed VR support, showcased at a preview event with the Pimax Crystal Light headset. New features...
XR Revolutionising War and Intimacy
| UploadVR | This thought provoking article explores how XR is reshaping warfare, sexuality, and transportation, extending beyond entertainment. XR’s use in military applications mirrors drone...
Wargames Provide Realistic Strategy Simulation
| Wall Street Journal | Digital wargames, including Slitherine Software's Command: Professional Edition, simulate real battle scenarios at low costs. Initially developed by civilian gamers,...