British Navy taps VR to train sailors in warship navigation

Published on May 13, 2024

British Navy taps VR to train sailors in warship navigation

The Royal Navy has installed VR simulators at three military training sites in the UK. 

The simulators, built by Portsmouth-based Metaverse VR, recreate the bridge of a warship. A bridge, or wheelhouse, is like an aeroplane cockpit for ships.

The Navy hopes that the new simulators will make training sailors faster and more lifelike.

Link to the article: https://thenextweb.com/news/royal-navy-vr-tech-training-warships

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