The Synthetic Training Environment will be a realistic and complex replica of weapons systems and operations, complete with civilians, enemies,...
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Untethered Shooting Trainers, Reconfigurable Air and Ground Simulators, and the Next Level of Virtual Training
n less than two years, the Army expects to have advanced simulators at four to five installations that can offer connected, realistic combat...
Robots Take a Turn Leading Autism Therapy in Schools
New tech teaching emotional and communication skills shows early signs of connecting with children with autism spectrum disorder. Continue reading...
Using VR in Psychiatric Care: ‘This time, we have the technology’
VR has suffered cycles of hype and deflation as people puzzle over which sectors it has the potential to transform: could it replace the whiteboard...
“My heart broke”: Some People Develop an Emotional Response with Their Robots
When a robot “dies,” does it make you sad? For lots of people, the answer is “yes” — and that tells us something important, and potentially...
News from ITEC: Army’s ‘Google Earth on Steroids’ to Include Inside of Buildings
The Synthetic Training Environment intends to train all warfighting functions as well as the human dimensions of warfare, which include interacting...
How Virtual Reality Can Help the Global Mental Health Crisis
Dr. Albert Rizzo is a research professor at the University of Southern California’s Institute for Creative Technology (ICT). The research institute,...
How Simulation Games Prepare the Military for More Than Just Combat
Before signing up for active duty, today's generation of armed forces recruits have usually played hours of branded RPGs such as Call of Duty. But...
US Military Developing Google Earth on Steroids That Can Map Inside Building
Google Earth allows us to navigate the world through our computer or phone screens, zooming into cities and communities all over the world...