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May 19, 2017 | Augmented reality for first responders

PerSim allows trainees to see a virtual person with certain ailments or injuries

05/22/2017

KLRN SciTech Now

May 19, 2017 | Augmented reality for first responders

Season 2 Episode 18 | 26m 46sVideo has Closed Captions

PerSim allows trainees to see a virtual person with certain ailments or injuries

Computer experts at UTSA have created a technology called PerSim, an augmented reality simulation that trains first responders in a realistic situation. The invention is lower cost than current training for medical professionals, and is portable. PerSim utilizes a HoloLens to allow the trainee to see a virtual person with symptoms of a certain ailment or injury.

05/22/2017

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May 19, 2017 | Augmented reality for first responders

Season 2 Episode 18 | 26m 46sVideo has Closed Captions

Computer experts at UTSA have created a technology called PerSim, an augmented reality simulation that trains first responders in a realistic situation. The invention is lower cost than current training for medical professionals, and is portable. PerSim utilizes a HoloLens to allow the trainee to see a virtual person with symptoms of a certain ailment or injury.

05/22/2017

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