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VR THINKING
The Centre for Advanced Training Systems (ATS) has a strong research focus, which is applied to all aspects of our activities.
Our research approach is integrated into all phases of project development, from initial project conception through to resource delivery.
At ATS we endeavour to push the boundaries on the applications of VR Technology and how it is applied to training and workplace culture.
Take a look at our recent blog posts, snippets of the Center in the media and our VR thinking.
Research project to assess Virtual-Reality for Resiliency training
Centre for Advanced Training Systems is conducting a study to investigate the value of virtual-reality compared to a PC delivery system
Using virtual reality to improve stroke treatment: TACTICS VR – Telehealth
NSW Health Agency for Clinical Innovation feature the roll-out of TACTICS VR – Telehealth to support the NSW Telestroke Service
Performance Edge VR effectively trains controlled breathing skills in virtual reality – read our latest research publication
Our latest research manuscript is now published in PLoS ONE. The paper describes the conceptual design of Performance Edge VR, a virtual reality-based stress management training tool and evaluates the first module: controlled breathing.
Is virtual reality (VR) better than 2D training? Four evidence-backed value areas supporting the use of VR as a training modality
Read ATS Strategy & Research Coordinator Murielle Kluge’s commentary comparing 2D screen-based and immersive VR technologies for training.
Fusing technology with tradition – developing new educational resources to increase awareness of cultural burning
Local Land Services NSW and the Centre for Advanced Training Systems (ATS) are developing an interactive virtual reality program to increase awareness about cultural burning.
Playing with radiation – a new virtual reality training application rolls out to University of Newcastle physics labs
The Centre for Advanced Training Systems (ATS) has worked closely with A/Prof. Vicki Keast, Prof. Thomas Nann and a team from the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences along with the University of Newcastle IT Innovation Team, led by Chief Information Officer Anthony Molinia, to develop a fantastic new virtual reality (VR)-based teaching tool exploring the interaction between radiation and matter.
Breaking barriers and crossing borders – Innovative education training platform TACTICS VR launched in South Australia
The University of Newcastle’s Centre for Advanced Training Systems (ATS) is excited to announce the deployment of the TACTICS VR: Acute Stroke Workflow training tool to 7 interstate sites in South Australia, in the next phase of the TACTICS clinical trial
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