Improving Disaster Response with Virtual and Mixed Reality Effective responses to natural and man-made disasters require preparation and the ability to mobilize quickly. Virtual and mixed reality (VR and MR) are giving city planners and first responders a number of … Continue reading When disaster strikes
How virtual reality is transforming autism studies The forest is still — until, out of the corner of my eye, I notice a butterfly flutter into view. At first it is barely perceptible, but as I watch the butterfly more … Continue reading Diversity training
New water simulation captures small details even in large scenes When designers select a method for simulating water and waves, they have to choose either fast computation or realistic effects; state-of-the-art methods are only able to optimize one or the … Continue reading The water effect
VR Pilot training now comes with a sense of touch Aviation simulators—the most valuable training tool pilots have—have to get things right. The instrument panel. The wind and the rain. The response of the aircraft when you flip a switch … Continue reading The sense of touch
The Many Ways Virtual Reality Promises to Improve How We Care for Our Health Virtual reality has become a booming business. The technology has already proven its worth in real estate and banking. In healthcare, VR also shows big promise. … Continue reading Medical applications
Five technologies changing construction The construction industry, in general, suffers from a traditional hesitancy to embrace nascent technologies, caused partly because projects take years to plan and complete. Recently, however, progressive construction honchos have begun to harness and realise the … Continue reading The construction world
VR Pilot Training Now Comes With a Sense of Touch Aviation simulators—the most valuable training tool pilots have—have to get things right. The instrument panel. The wind and the rain. The response of the aircraft when you flip a switch … Continue reading Beyond the sky
