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Virtual reality is even beginning to become implemented into the military for training purposes. VR headsets are able to effectively train members of the Army, Navy, and Air Force by safely putting them in situations similar to what they might encounter in the future.
Virtual Reality Usage in the Military
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| Source: www.vrs.org |
Virtual Reality Society (VRS) has a website that shares the latest news regarding virtual reality and how it continues to be implemented into different industries. According to the VRS article “Virtual Reality in the Military,” flight simulating, battlefield combat training, medical training, and vehicle training are starting to be accomplished using VR technology. Flight and vehicle simulations through VR are not only safer, but more cost-efficient than training via actual aircrafts and vehicles. Soldiers are able to participate in parachuting simulations, combat or medical training, war simulations, and even virtual boot camp. Not only this, but VR is used as a method to treat PTSD in former members of the military by providing them with coping strategies to adjust to normal life. I think that the military will continue to implement virtual reality due to its realistic feel, safety, practicality, and effectiveness. VR has the potential to revolutionize military training while saving time and money at the same time.
Future research question:
How will virtual reality be utilized in the medical field?
