⊲ Live Science ⊳ A recent simulation study shows how cosmic rays from space trigger a cascading electron avalanche in thunderclouds, producing X‑rays and gamma rays that precede and spark lightning...
Tag: simulation
Your Wrist Can Control
⊲ Tech Xplore ⊳Meta’s Reality Labs team has developed a wristband that uses surface electromyography to translate tiny muscle movements into digital commands, enabling gesture control without...
Safer, Faster, Better Engineering
⊲ The Engineer ⊳ AI, AR, and computer vision are rapidly reshaping heavy industry and construction, enabling predictive maintenance, immersive training, and real-time safety monitoring. From...
6 Highlights of the F-35 Simulator
⊲ Lockheed Martín ⊳ This Lockheed Martin article highlights six key features of the F‑35 training simulator: high levels of realism through high‑fidelity visuals and motion; compatibility across...
Gamers Build Tank Loader and Gun
⊲ Task & Purpose ⊳ A trio of “World of Tanks” players have built a homemade tank simulator complete with a CO₂-powered cannon that launches empty soda bottles as mock shells. With roles split...
Robots Trained by Humans and Simulation
⊲ Tech Xplore ⊳ MIT’s “PhysicsGen” system from MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) and the Robotics and AI Institute converts a few dozen VR-based demonstrations...
Railways in 3D: Experiencing the Future
⊲ Construction Management ⊳ CIOB (Chartered Institute of Building) members visiting the UK high speed railway HS2 Twyford to Greatworth (T2G) site recently used immersive simulators to operate...
Inside BMW’s “3D Mine”
⊲ Unity ⊳ BMW has adopted Unity’s real-time 3D platform to create a centralised asset management system, including its “3D Mine”, a structured environment where digital assets are stored, tracked,...
Business Simulation Made Simple
⊲ The Independent ⊳ The article discusses how simulation apps are transforming business management by allowing decision-makers to use predictive modelling. By embedding specialist simulations into...
Next‑Gen Simulation Bridge
⊲ Pitch Technologies ⊳ Pitch Technologies has launched Pitch pRTI 6, the latest version of its software that supports the High Level Architecture (HLA) standard for distributed simulations. This...
Game Changer for Virtual Worlds?
⊲ Yanko Design ⊳ NVIDIA is developing an Arm‑based APU that consolidates CPU, GPU and NPU this article claims. Leaks suggest partnerships with MediaTek and OEMs like Dell/Alienware for debut in...
Blueprints Come Alive On-Site
⊲ Buildings.com ⊳ The article discusses how augmented reality (AR) and building information modelling (BIM) are changing the construction industry. BIM is a digital method for designing, managing,...