Due to the increasing number of terrorist-related attacks, researchers at Sheffield Hallam University have developed a new training method using virtual and augmented reality to better prepare police, first responders, and air workers called AUGGMED.
Historically, training for counter-terrorism assignments has been neither standardized nor readily available. Instead, training includes real-world scenarios and classroom exercises.
However, researchers from Sheffield Hallam University, UK have developed a virtual reality-based training method which they hope can prepare police and aid workers for stressful situations.
Their project is called AUGGMED (Automated Serious Game Scenario Generator for Mixed Reality Training). It’s an online multi-user training platform.
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The platform makes use of both virtual reality and augmented reality. This means that police, first responders and aid workers can undergo training within virtual reconstructions of the real world.
Augmented reality is also used and allows trainees to see and interact with virtual civilians and terrorists within the real world. The idea is that both technologies will help improve decision making as well as give trainees experience of staying focused during such intense situations.
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