Tag: XR

eXtended Reality

Vision Pro’s Promising Radiology Performance

| 9to5Mac | A recent study by the University of California, San Diego, evaluated Apple Vision Pro's effectiveness in radiology. Radiologists used the headset to review 100 CT scans for...

New Wearable Device Enhances Immersion

| Technology Networks | A new wearable offers realistic sensory feedback for users through a soft actuator design, mimicking skin-like sensations. This technology could improve immersion in VR...

Spitfire Mixed Reality Flight Simulator

| Heritage Flight Simulation | In this video, the creator of Ireland-based Heritage Flight Simulation showcases advancements in Quest 3 mixed reality (MR) for a Spitfire cockpit experience....

Holographic Technique Enhances XR Lens

| 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...

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...

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...

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...

NVIDIA’s Omniverse Helps Drive Growth

| XR Today | NVIDIA's Q3 earnings revealed a 34% revenue growth, spurred by its Omniverse platform, which supports virtual worlds and digital twins. NVIDIA’s RTX workstations are a cornerstone,...

Bringing Architectural Design to Life

| Meer | Virtual reality (VR) is transforming architecture by enabling immersive, interactive design previews, enhancing collaboration, and facilitating marketing. Architects can refine details,...