Category: Transport

VR-Based Tests for Elderly Drivers

⊲ Korea Bizwire ⊳ South Korea is set to introduce virtual reality-based driving assessments for motorists aged 75 and older as part of their licence renewal process. The VR system, piloted this...

Crane Training Simulation Market Growth

⊲ openPR ⊳ The crane simulator software market is set for strong growth from 2025 to 2032, driven by rising demand for safety, cost-effective training, and technological advancements in VR, AR, and...

VR Helps Keep Astronauts Grounded

⊲ ZDNet ⊳ Virtual reality is helping astronauts aboard the International Space Station stay mentally and physically prepared for space missions. VR simulates Earth-like environments to counter...

Heads-up Display for Car Drivers

⊲ CarNewsChina ⊳ Huawei has unveiled its latest XHUD-AR head-up display, which identifies and marks surrounding vehicles and pedestrians, and adapts to night driving. The system features real-time...

Europe’s First XR-Based Bridge Trainer

⊲ Digital Ship ⊳ Greek oceangoing vessel operator Capital Group and Danish technology consultancy and service company FORCE Technology have unveiled what is thought to be Europe’s first XR Full...

Comparing Car Simulators with Real Cars

⊲ What Car? ⊳ What Car? journalists visited Goodwood racing circuit to compare car simulators with driving a BMW M4 on the real track. This interesting comparison highlighted similarities and...

Car Holographic Windscreens and Brainwave Monitoring

▶ Source - PR Newswire ▶ Global no. 6 automotive supplier Hyundai Mobis will unveil its full-windshield holographic display at CES 2025, a first-of-its-kind AR innovation offering panoramic driving...

NASA Advances Human Augmentation and Wearables

▶ Source - NASA ▶  In this post, NASA describes its wearable technology innovations include fabric circuits for smart e-textiles, robotic exoskeletons aiding rehabilitation, and augmented...

FAA Advances XR-Based Simulator Regulations

▶ Source - Halldale ▶ The FAA has chosen Vertex Solutions, Varjo, and Aechelon to explore XR training standards in aviation. Leveraging Vertex’s XR expertise, Varjo’s headsets, and Aechelon’s...

AI + Simulation Power Formula One

▶ Financial Times ▶ Formula One's embrace of AI is reshaping its data-driven landscape. AI optimises real-time car performance, designs aerodynamic features, and supports split-second race...

Virtual Engineering Design and Testing

▶ Automotive Testing Technology International ▶ Modelling and simulation are transforming industries like automotive engineering and adhesives by enabling virtual design and testing. Tools like...

Games Engine Powers Car Production

▶ Unreal Engine ▶ In this video we see how car manufacturer Lotus uses Unreal Engine extensively for design, marketing, and user interaction, enhancing real-time visualisation, data integration,...