Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vrar-chicago-meetup-tickets-54348034434

Description:

In life’s critical moments, emergency responders take initiative. They rely on honed instincts and years of training. They are provided with tools to prepare them for every situation they may encounter. They make split second decisions that often mean the difference between life and death.

Virtual and augmented reality are tools that emergency response industries have embraced for a long time. The military has used heads up displays – one of the earliest forms of AR – in planes & helmet goggles since the 1960’s. Firearm Training Situation Simulators for law enforcement date back to the early 1980’s. Today, VR and AR provide tools for training, logistics, fleet management, operational planning, on-location support, and more to the military, police, fire, and emergency response departments at all levels of government.

Come hear from the experts how immersive technology is supporting the jobs of the people who protect society.

Host:
Matthew Wren - BUNDLAR & VRARA Chicago

Confirmed Panel:
Carla Bond - Upskill VR
Thomas Brady - Homeland Security Training Institute
Alan Beauchamp - Terminal54
Sean DeCrane - Underwriters Laboratories (UL)

Confirmed Demonstrations:

UL: Close Before You Doze VR experience - The VR experience you pretty much feel the heat of the fire, it’s surreal. The Close Your Door safety initiative comes as the result of over 10 years of research by the UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute (FSRI). After proving that a closed door could potentially save lives in a fire, UL FSRI has committed to share this finding with the world.

Questions: If you have any questions, please email Chicago@thevrara.com