This episode features GTRI Senior Research Scientist Nicole Kosoris and Senior Research Engineer Alexis Noel. In this episode, Scott McAtee, the podcast host, engages in a captivating discussion with Nicole and Alexis about their work utilizing virtual reality (VR) as a training tool for our military personnel.
Talking Points
In this episode, listeners will hear about:
What virtual reality is and how GTRI is utilizing this technology.
The pros and cons of virtual reality as a training tool.
What type of training scenarios are being used in VR.
How close is VR in entertainment to reality.
Where do we see this technology in the future.
Resources
Have feedback or additional questions about the podcast? Reach out to podcast@gtri.gatech.edu
Links
U.S. Department of Defense: Virtual, Augmented Reality Are Moving Warfighting Forward
How the Army Uses Virtual Reality for Combat Training https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NzwNAFCEAo
Virtual Reality Systems Trains Aircrews to React to Threats https://gtri.gatech.edu/newsroom/virtual-reality-system-trains-aircrews-react-threats
New Initiative Evaluates Fidelity of Simulations Used in Training https://gtri.gatech.edu/newsroom/new-initiative-evaluates-fidelity-simulations-used-training
Episode Credits
Podcast Team:
Host, Scott McAtee, Scott.McAtee@gtri.gatech.edu
Announcer, Monica Ngando, monica.ngando@gtri.gatech.edu
Producer, Amanda Kieffer, Amanda.Kieffer@gtri.gatech.edu
Producer, Bryan Bledsoe, bryan.bledsoe@gtri.gatech.edu
Engineer, Branden CampAngel , branden.camp@gtri.gatech.edu
Editor, Christopher Weems, christopher.weems@gtri.gatech.edu
