Latest "virtual reality" stories

Prize money is on the line as US Air Force launches high-tech training competition

The winners of the second annual iChallenge competition will be announced in San Antonio, Texas, on May 24.

By Stephen Losey

13 months ago

Air Force Staff Sgt. Renee Scherf, Detachment 23 curriculum engineer and MC-130H subject matter expert, demonstrates a virtual reality training system. Detachment 23’s Tech Training Transformation uses tools like virtual reality training systems and artificial intelligence to transform airman education. (Staff Sgt. Keith James/Air Force)

Virtual training yields real results in early crew chief course

Sheppard AFB will host two full-fledged virtual reality courses for crew chiefs and logistics planners starting in 2022.

By Rachel S. Cohen

22 months ago

Air Force seeks computer-brain interface

Air Force researchers want to link brains to computers.

By Jared Morgan

3 years ago

New Air Force leaders view plans for more virtual pilot training

The newest version of undergraduate pilot training will scale up lessons learned from the Pilot Training Next virtual reality experiment.

By Stephen Losey

3 years ago

Building a better fighter pilot: ACC seeks to slash training time

Part of ACC's planned shakeup of fighter pilot training will use tech such as virtual reality and artificial intelligence.

By Stephen Losey

3 years ago

Wanted: Virtual reality headsets that aren’t made in China

Without changes to manufacturers' supply chains, it's proving difficult for the U.S. Air Force to bring virtual reality into the classified world.

By Valerie Insinna

3 years ago

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