virtual reality
Virtual Reality in healthcare simulation: best practices, product demos, research updates and more.
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Augmented RealitySeptember 6, 2024Magic Leap Could ‘Leap’ into AR-Focused Healthcare Solutions Market
Magic Leap is an augmented reality (AR) company that works to amplify human potential through a transformational impact on professional…
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Virtual RealitySeptember 13, 2024Embodied Labs Helps Revolutionize Healthcare Simulation Learning Experience
Virtual reality simulation extends learners the opportunity to step into another person’s shoes–-to more deeply understand their lived experience. Knowing…
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Virtual RealityDecember 24, 2025Virtual Reality Application Advances ALS-Sim Training
Cardiac arrests present challenges that require medical practitioners and nurses to respond quickly and accurately to save the life of…
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Virtual RealityJanuary 8, 2026Bodyswaps Provides VR Simulation for Soft Skills Training
Bodyswaps is a complete soft skills learning solution that empowers learners to practice difficult conversations through empathy and self-reflection. Combining…
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Virtual RealitySeptember 12, 2024Virtual Reality Application Used to Assess Emotional Response
Virtual reality (VR) in simulation offers an exciting opportunity for learners to experience, explore and immerse themselves in challenging clinical…
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Patient SimulatorsJanuary 8, 2026
Nursing Programs Combine Manikin-Based Simulation & Virtual Reality
Although manikin-based simulations have become a valuable resource to nursing educational programs, the COVID-19 pandemic was a catalyst for remote…
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VendorsSeptember 12, 2024MetaHumans Leads Digital Human Creation Through Cloud-Streamed App
MetaHuman Creator is a cloud-streamed app that takes real-time digital human creation from weeks or even months to less than…
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Virtual RealityDecember 24, 2025How to Clean Virtual Reality Headsets
Knowing how to clean virtual reality headsets has become an important point of discussion as simulation educators begin to use…
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Clinical Task TrainersSeptember 14, 2024
Haptic VR Gloves Offer Immersive Clinical Simulation Experiences
Haptic VR gloves enable the wearer to reach out and “touch” their virtual reality experience through simulated feeling. This new…
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Audiovisual SystemsSeptember 12, 2024Immersive VR Technology Used to Enhance Medical Realism
In an effort to boost engagement and build empathy, the University of Adelaide is installing immersive technology into the school’s…
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DentalDecember 24, 2025World’s First Haptic & VR Dental Simulator Provides Remote Training Opportunities
The healthcare simulation company, Universal Simulation UK (Uni Sim), has launched the world’s first portable haptic and VR simulator for…
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Oxford Medical SimulationJanuary 8, 2026Oxford Medical Simulation Pushes for Pain-Free Maternity Simulations
Obstetric simulation allows educators to provide experiential learning, that can make up for missed clinical opportunities and ultimately improve patient…
