Tag: VR

virtual reality

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...

Six Strategic Trends in Simulation

⊲ all-about-industries ⊳ According to Jean-Claude Ercolanelli, Senior Vice President, Simulation and Test Solutions at Siemens, engineering simulation is evolving with six key trends shaping its...

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...

Shooting Ranges Market Expands Rapidly

⊲ Industry Today ⊳ The global shooting ranges market is projected to grow from $1.30 billion in 2023 to $2.21 billion by 2030, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 7.85%. This expansion is...

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...

Smarter Training with VR and AI

⊲ ASME ⊳ This ASME article explains how VR and AI are enhancing military training by measuring cognitive load - the capacity to absorb new information under pressure. Irish company VRAI uses AI to...

Gamers Turned Drone Warriors

⊲ Business Insider ⊳ The article highlights how gamers possess key skills that make them effective drone pilots, such as fast decision-making and hand-eye coordination. Ukraine’s special drone...

VR-Based Simulator Cuts Space & Costs

⊲ Varjo ⊳ The TRU Simulation VERIS™ VR flight simulator represents a shift from traditional dome-based systems to virtual reality, reducing costs and space requirements while enhancing training...

Apple Abandons AR Glasses?

⊲ Gizmodo ⊳ Apple has reportedly cancelled its augmented reality glasses project, which was intended to look like regular eyewear with built-in displays. Technical challenges, including high power...

Meta’s Reality Labs, Big Sales, Huge Losses

⊲ UploadVR ⊳ Meta’s Reality Labs posted a record $1.083 billion in revenue for Q4 2024, contributing to an annual total of $2.146 billion, up 13% from the previous year. The growth was driven by...

Android XR Accesses AI and Huge App Library

⊲ PhoneArena ⊳ In a recent hands-on video, Marques Brownlee explores Samsung and Google's collaborative XR headset (aka Project Moohan), designed to rival Apple's Vision Pro. The device operates...

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...