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

Email

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

https://www.defense.gov/News/Inside-DOD/Blog/Article/2079205/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