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Training 3D Spatial Data Professionals With Virtual Humans

Posted on 05. Aug, 2012 by .

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I read it once, then again – “New Generation of Virtual Humans Helping to Train Psychologists“.  This caused me to perk up my ears and smile.  At times we wondered if surveyors and GIS people will ever cross that ‘bridge’ to work together as they have talked about for 10,20…30 years?  Only we can survey, [...]

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Classroom Of The Future: 3D – Visualization – Simulation & Spatial

Posted on 03. Jul, 2012 by .

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Filled with 3D, visualization, simulation, gaming, and spatial data, the classroom of the future is bound to be far different than we knew in the past.  ”Interactive worktables, robots and collaborative learning on mobile devices are close to becoming a reality in Australia’s classrooms. Such revolutionary educational approaches are the focus of this year’s International Conference of [...]

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Is There A Training / Education Gap Between Military and Public 3D Technology Users?

Posted on 11. Jun, 2012 by .

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A recent article in the Ottawa Citizen (Canadian UAV Training Questioned But Australian Military Commander Says Heron UAV Capability Like “Crack Cocaine” For the ADF) describes the use of UAVs by the military whom are being trained by members of the public in Australia. In this case, Israeli technology is being employed in Afghanistan by Australian military [...]

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Education: Augmented Reality and 3D Improves The Ability to Learn

Posted on 05. Jun, 2012 by .

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A picture is worth a thousand words – we have all heard it. But there is evidence that students learn quicker and better through augmented reality. As Jose Dolz of the ARLAB explains, “…For instance, in mathematics and geometry the main advantage of using an AR system is that students actually see three dimensional objects [...]

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Purdue University Adds 3D Visualization / 3D Simulation Graduate Program

Posted on 14. Apr, 2012 by .

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Purdue University Calumet has recently embarked upon the new graduate program that will see 3D Visualization, 3D Modelling and 3D Simulation as the major focus of the curriculum. “Those who pursue the master of science degree in modeling, simulation and visualization will study sophisticated technological concepts and develop problem-solving skills that will allow virtual analysis [...]

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