Latvian Defense Finalizes Test on Virtual Reality Trauma Simulator

Published on February 12, 2024



The Latvian Ministry of Defence has conducted the final demonstration of its Virtual Reality Trauma Simulator (VireTS) project in Ādaži. The initiative is part of a multinational project led by the EU’s Federated Ecosystem of European Simulation Assets for Training and Decision Support (FEDERATES) consortium and Latvian digital simulation developer Exonicus to deliver “unified” advanced trauma care preparation for allied militaries across Europe.

VireTS is designed to relay knowledge to teams with “basic medical education and limited experience,” sustaining support for combat operations and events with major incidents. It leverages 3D modeling technology to build individual trauma scenarios for specific injuries on the battlefield and train mutual medical cooperation during peacetime.

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