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Blended reality technology addresses opioid crisis, race relations, among other issues

By Madison Akers The Maryland Blended Reality Center, which uses visual computing to advance fields like law enforcement and medical training, is regarded as one of the leading centers in the development of virtual and augmented reality. The program is funded by the University of Maryland Strategic Partnership: MPowering the State, and its primary partnership is with the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in … Continue reading Blended reality technology addresses opioid crisis, race relations, among other issues

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ZeniMax cofounder talks developments in VR, AR with students

By Morgan Politzer The director of the virtual reality innovation center at the University of Maryland spoke to students about the changing landscape of technology and the rise of augmented and virtual reality on Feb. 28 in the Edward St. John Learning and Teaching Center.   Lucien Parsons is the co-founder and former Vice President of Operations of ZeniMax Online Studios, the company owner of … Continue reading ZeniMax cofounder talks developments in VR, AR with students

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Virtual Reality technology supports entrepreneurship at TerpVenture’s VR at UMD

By Lynsey Jeffery A door covered with paper eyes stood in the middle of the Stamp Student Union’s Atrium Tuesday. Virtual reality goggles lay beside the door on a table. Around the perimeter of the room were tables with T-shirts, computer monitors and frozen Jell-O. This scene was the VR at UMD Virtual Reality Expo held by the new entrepreneurship-focused club TerpVenture. The event featured … Continue reading Virtual Reality technology supports entrepreneurship at TerpVenture’s VR at UMD

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