Tag: Training / Education
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Microsoft Olympia Common Grounds
Background The XXIV Olympic Games in Beijing, held in February 2022, showcased elite athleticism, patriotism, dedication and devotion to sport and rekindled an interest in the original Olympics—a cultural and competitive extravaganza– hosted in Ancient Greece and lasting a thousand years. Until now it has been impossible to be immersed within the actual Olympiad site…
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Utility Locate Training
VR allows for utility locate training to take place in true-to-life environments with complete safety. Salt River Project (SRP) is one of Arizona’s largest utility companies, supplying water and power to over 2 million people in central Arizona. When new employees join the workforce, one of the most dangerous tasks they need to learn is…
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Davenport University’s Dynamic Virtual Campus
Leapfrogging The Limits Of Video And Conference Calls Davenport University is known for its smaller-than-average class sizes, high-quality programs and teaching, and a distinctly proactive campus culture. The university also has “a proud history of offering bachelor and graduate programs online,” says Dr. Richard J. Pappas, the university’s president.So, when the COVID-19 pandemic struck in…
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Virtual Environment for Rehabilitation
How can we make rehabilitation more fun and effective? Together with CleVR, and Rijndam Revalidatie, SenseGlove created a virtual environment for rehabilitation. Performing exercises becomes a lot more fun when adding an element like squeezing eggs for points. A significant advantage of working with the company’s gloves is that they can track progress and make…
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Latvia WWII Artworks in AR
Artworks that vanished during World War II return to Latvia in augmented reality Jaunauce Palace in Latvia was once home to Baron Theodor Otto von der Ropp’s stellar art collection. Unfortunately, many artworks vanished or were moved during World War II. Holding no illusion that these would ever return in their physical form, the Jaunauce…
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Create Without Creating Waste
Augmented reality postcards tackle environmental education What happens to our waste when we throw it away? The Nature and Technology Park “URDA” and Daibe Sustainability Center are utilizing augmented reality in its latest campaign to answer this question, and educate adolescents on circular economy and the environment.
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Riga Through the Eyes of Chekhov
Augmented reality trail tracks Mikhail Chekhov’s footsteps in Riga Mikhail Chekhov Riga Russian Theatre has launched an augmented reality (AR) expedition in Riga to celebrate the world-famous actor, director and teacher Mikhail (Michael) Chekhov, who once roamed the city’s streets and inspired local talent just the same as his numerous Hollywood student actors, including Audrey…
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Project (VR)²
The Challenge Starting a first job or re-entering the world of work can be daunting enough as it is, let alone in an already fragile job market as a result of the pandemic. Suffice to say that having a disability or experiencing any other societal disadvantages on top of that can make getting and keeping…
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Sandwell College’s VR Integration
Background The college, a high-tech institution based in the West Midlands (UK), currently teaches over 6,000 16-18 year-old students and 2,000 adult learners. Many students who are enrolled in a further education course typically start applying for roles and have their first interviews at the end of their final year.
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Conestoga College VR eLearning
Learn how virtual classrooms helps the policing programs at Conestoga College Conestoga College, an academic institution known for combining theory and simulation-based experiences, to teach students through a person-centered approach to community policing, approached XpertVR to create eLearning materials for their students. The initiative combined the skills of XpertVR and Conestoga’s VAR Lab to develop…
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VR Environment for Ethical Dilemmas
How VR enables learners to be ethical in the workplace Supported by the CPA Centre for Public Policy and Innovation in Accounting, researchers Robert Steinbauer and Anh Mai To from Brock University worked with XpertVR to create a workplace ethics simulation. The ethics simulation is a virtual representation of an office which allowed Robert and…
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Academic Research & Social Issues
How VR helps create accessible experiential learning opportunities Academic research has always been a priority for Brock University and The Environmental Sustainability Research Centre (ESRC) – an academic institution & department in Southern Ontario, well known for its experiential learning and innovative research. The ESRC approached XpertVR to create a virtual simulation illustrating possible future…
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Mining Training in VR
The mining industry is full of risks. Large machinery and lethal gases produce incredibly hazardous conditions, whether in an open or closed mine pit. Requiring employees to navigate their surroundings safely when placed on the job without effective training can be deadly. Luckily, mining training in VR is becoming more accessible, allowing employees to practice…
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Pilz Polska VR Training Module
VR training module on risk evaluation and factory security concepts for Pilz Polska Virtual reality is a resource-efficient training tool for procedures and processes that are difficult to explain. For Pilz Polska we have prepared a VR application that is part of training on risk evaluation and design of safety systems in production plants.
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SJ VR Training for Railway Staff
Background SJ, founded in 1856, has transported people around Scandinavia for almost two decades. As the market-leading train operating company, SJ connects Sweden and is the gateway to Scandinavia’s capitals of Stockholm, Copenhagen, and Oslo.
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Practon Moon Build
ABOUT THE PROJECT “Preliminary results are very encouraging for the “out of this world” benefits of VR training.”-Mark Splittgerber, Head of Product Development / Practon Group Pty CHALLENGE: To build a Virtual Reality (VR) training module as part of a simulated space mission that allows crew members to be safely trained in a task outside…
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IR Magazine AR App
IR Magazine developed an AR app to bring transparency to political advertisements It’s the era of fake news, and we need to keep politicians accountable more than ever. Here’s how IR harnessed the power of AR to strengthen that mission. Project overview The IR Magazine created a non-partial educational app to scan political campaign ads…
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Holis Offshore Installation Digital Twin
ABOUT THE PROJECT Offshore Installations are complex assets with hundreds, or even thousands, of components to maintain and monitor. In most locations, operators have developed control systems with simple graphical interfaces that report real time responses of the equipment, and technicians are charged with monitoring these data output streams. These systems bear little resemblance to…
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AGIG Natural Gas Flow Visualization
ABOUT THE PROJECT “Wow, that’s absolutely amazing. It’s like being there.”– Dave Rafferty, Business Development Manager – Australian Gas Infrastructure Group CHALLENGE: To create an animated video detailing the flow of Natural Gas centred on the Tubridgi Gas Storage Facility.