I/ITSEC 2023: HTC VIVE and V-Armed showcase immersive full-body training scenario
A full-body training solution on display this week at I/ITSEC comprises the VIVE XR Elite headset and V-Armed 3D VR scenario. (Photo: HTC VIVE)
The solution offers a realistic environment in which to train and evaluate military personnel and first responders.
HTC VIVE and V-Armed have partnered to develop an immersive full-body training scenario that will attempt to match US requirements for secure extended reality (XR) solutions.
The system, on display this week at I/ITSEC 2023 in Orlando, Florida, can provide a realistic environment in which to train and evaluate military personnel and first responders. It features the VIVE XR Elite high-performance, all-in-one headset and V-Armed 3D virtual reality (VR) scenario.
VIVE XR Elite has been fitted with a full-colour passthrough camera and depth sensor that enables the user to interact with virtual objects.
The V-Armed scenario, meanwhile, allows for simultaneous training of up
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