Virtual Reality
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University of Manitoba health sciences students using virtual realityThe future of health care education has arrived at the University of Manitoba. Students in a wide range of programs will now have access to virtual reality simulations.CanadaMar 15
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Héma-Québec adding new virtual experience to boost number of blood donorsA virtual reality experience using a headset and handheld devices will be offered to people who want to learn more about what's involved in donating blood.CanadaOct 25, 2023
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‘It feels so realistic’: VR fire safety program launches in CalgaryThe Calgary Fire Department rolled out a virtual reality program to help educate Calgarians on how to handle real-life situations in a safe and controlled manner.CanadaJul 27, 2023
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Apple’s Vision Pro mixed reality headset is here — for just US$3,500After years of speculation, Apple CEO Tim Cook hailed the arrival of the sleek goggles -- dubbed ``Vision Pro'' -- at the company's annual developers conference.TechJun 5, 2023
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How tech is helping Canadians living with dementiaWhether it's a virtual experience or social robots, technology is being designed to help with an upcoming challenge Canada isn’t ready for: a surge in cases of dementia.CanadaMay 6, 2023
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New VR projects help rural Saskatchewan students talk about mental healthProject lead Lindsey Boechler said she was initially exploring how the VR technology could be used to offer counseling services to remote communities.HealthApr 21, 2023
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N.B. institute uses virtual reality to simulate real world in rehabilitationThe technology at UNB's Institute of Biomedical Engineering is using virtual reality to help some people with rehabilitation in real-world circumstances.CanadaApr 6, 2023
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Motion simulated VR arcade opens in Kelowna, B.C.Brothers Kyle and Michael Markus have opened Virtual Rcades, where in just one room, you can race a car, fly a plane or ride a roller coaster.LifestyleApr 3, 2023
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Montreal’s Shriners Hospital fights pain, anxiety using virtual realityAt the Shriners Hospital for Children in Montreal, virtual reality is now being used to distract children during medical procedures after a successful study.HealthMar 22, 2023
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Can virtual reality fight racism?A Canadian educator, concerned about a lack of understanding about issues of race, developed a VR tool to drive positive change.FeaturesMar 11, 2023
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