| The Guardian | A virtual reality (VR) therapy is being explored in the UK to address cocaine addiction and potentially help reduce drug overdose rates. This approach leverages immersive VR...
Category: Health
Smart Glasses Looking at You
Wired | This article explores the potential of a new smart glasses technology, called Sense, which uses sensors to monitor facial movements and infer the wearer's emotions and eating habits....
VR and AR Affect Perception
Tech Xplore | A study from the University of Toronto reveals that virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR) can temporarily alter how people perceive distances and interact with the real world....
Mannequin Revolutionises Military Surgical Training
Forces News | The Surgical Anatomy Model (SAM) is a highly realistic trauma simulation mannequin designed to enhance military medical training. Created by Professor Ian Pallister, SAM can simulate...
VR Brings Hope to Veterans
▶ Source - VA News ▶ Gary Ruc, an Army veteran and VA employee, shared a poignant testimony at the 2024 VA Immersive Summit about his first encounter with virtual reality. Ruc, who served multiple...
Neuralink Brain Chip Supports Gaming
PC Mag | The second person implanted with Neuralink's brain chip successfully used it to play the video game Counter-Strike 2, marking a significant milestone in brain-computer interface...
Australian Institutions Warn of “Metacrime”
EurekAlert | Researchers from Griffith University and other Australian institutions warn of "metacrime" in virtual reality environments, where users face threats like harassment, virtual assault,...
Projected $43bn Simulation Software Market
openPR | According to Maximize Market Research, the simulation software market, valued at $18.1 billion in 2023, is projected to grow to $42.85 billion by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate...
Simulation Based Medical Training Program
Mirage News | Penn State researchers have developed a robotic training system using life-like manikins and AI for medical simulations, aiming to reduce errors in procedures like central line...
XR in the Operating Theatre
UC Davis Health | UC Davis surgeons are pioneering the use of augmented reality technology in surgery, enhancing precision by overlaying critical 3D imaging onto the surgeon's view. This technology...
Brain Implant Controls XR Headset
Futurism | Synchron has developed a brain-computer interface (BCI) that allows users to control Apple's Vision Pro headset with their thoughts. This technology, which avoids open brain surgery,...
Realistic Simulations Boost Nursing Training
Nursing Times | Life-like simulation training is enhancing student engagement in nursing education, according to Nursing Times. By using realistic scenarios and advanced mannequins, students can...