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How to Improve Communication Between People and Smart Buildings
When it comes to buildings and their occupants, USC researchers see a failure to communicate, yet improved dialogue between the two can help smart...
US Government Developing Virtual Reality Simulation to Help Disclose HIV Status to Future Partners
The National Institutes of Health is developing a virtual reality experience to help young gay men who’ve contracted HIV disclose their status to...
US Military Turns to Latest Tech Tools for Training for Combat
As technology advances, there are new tools for the military to train and be better prepared for combat. To assist the U.S. Department of Defense,...
Sturggling Couples Could Soon Be Seeking Relationship Help from AI ‘Woebots’ Instead of Human Counsellors as Demand for Online Support Soars
The US Army is investigating the prospect of robot therapists for soldiers to discuss post-traumatic stress disorder. The idea was suggested by...
CES Watch: Magic Leap is Finally Leaping into Reality
Augmented Reality is a hot topic as we head into CES and 2018, and there’s one startup that’s shaking up the emerging AR/VR landscape, and it’s not...
VR Can Enhance Military Training and Treat Trauma
FedTech Magazine explores VR potential for the military. Read the full story here.
VR Can Benefit Mental Health in Real Life
Helping patients with post-traumatic stress disorder confront their fears is often more complex than simulating a generic high-rise or spider. One...
VR/AR Are Not Future Tech – They’re Already Reshaping the World
CIO Applications writes about industries where VR/AR technology is being implemented and how it's helping to push boundaries, featuring some of...
3 Ways Tech Helps Heal the Mind and Body
Mixed-reality experiences developed at USC use immersive technology to help humans deal with conditions ranging from injuries to PTSD. Continue...