Breadcrumb About Events Research Spotlight: VR Training for Skilled Trades Research DATE & TIME Wednesday, Sep 23, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Share Presented by Dr. Ubaid Abbasi, Shane Boyson, Ethan Bartie, and Jonathon George The Office of Applied Research and Innovation is hosting a presentation on “Next-Gen E&I Safety VR Training Ecosystem for Skilled Trades.” By transitioning from traditional standard operating procedures (SOP) reading to immersive, hands-on simulation, through a Virtual Reality (VR) ecosystem, researchers aim to bridge the experience gap for technicians working in high-stakes environments. Traditional training methods often fail to prepare technicians for the lethal realities of the field while VR is able to simulate complex, high-risk scenarios in a safe, controlled environment. Event Details Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 Time: 12 to 12:45 pm Location: D208 Related Events Mark your calendar with all the important dates and exciting events you won't want to miss. All Events Sep 23 Research Spotlight: VR Training for Skilled Trades Oct 07 Literature Review Skills Workshop Load more events
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