Webinar: Augmenting ATX: Where XR and Cognition Shape Human Potential by VIVE Business

HTC VIVE Business

Join us as we celebrate the transformative power of XR in enterprise, research and industry — with a special focus on cognitive enhancement in the public sector.

Hosted by the VR/AR Association, Austin, in partnership with UT Austin’s Department of Arts and Entertainment Technologies (AET), this event features dynamic showcases and thought-provoking panels exploring how XR is shaping training.

Connect with industry leaders, researchers, and educators, as we build a vibrant XR community in Austin. Don't miss this opportunity to network, collaborate, and shape the future of mixed reality!

Presenters

VR/AR Association

Austin Chapter

Booz Allen Hamilton

HTC VIVE

UT Austin

Department of Arts and Entertainment Technologies (AET)

About

Location

The University of Texas At Austin
Doty Fine Arts Building (DFA)
2301 Trinity St.
Suite 3.200 (Foundry)
Austin TX 78712

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Agenda

5:00PM – 5:30PM | Welcome, VRARA, SDCT (3rd Floor Stage)

5:30PM – 6:00PM | Panel(s): The intersection of XR and training & Designing cognitive training solutions
(Dr. Maryrose Blank, Lead Associate, Booz Allen Hamilton)
(Chris Hample, Director of Spatial Computing, Booz Allen Hamilton)
(David Cohen, Assistant Professor of Practice, Associate Chair, Department of Arts and Entertainment Technologies, UT Austin)
(Lucas Artusi, Assistant Professor of Practice, Department of Design, UT Austin)
(Trent Sewell, Business Development, HTC VIVE)
(Speaker 3 TBA)

6:30PM | 7:30PM - Reception & Demos

7:30PM - Official End

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Exhibitors Demos

Augmented Training Solutions VR:
Use Case: Immersive Training for Triage Protocols

Description: Leverage immersive VR/AR technology to simulate high-pressure emergency scenarios where trainees must assess and prioritize patients based on triage protocols. This hands-on experience allows users to practice decision-making in real time, interact with virtual patients, and receive instant feedback on their assessments. The training enhances critical thinking, improves response times, and ensures consistency in applying triage procedures in real-world emergency situations.

Luminous XR:
Use Case: Mixed Reality for Step-by-Step 3D Mechanical Assembly Training

Description: Utilize mixed reality (MR) to provide hands-free, interactive 3D model guidance for technical assembly training. Trainees can view life-sized, holographic components overlaid onto real-world equipment, following step-by-step instructions with animations, voice commands, and real-time feedback. This approach enhances learning retention, reduces errors, and improves efficiency in mechanical assembly tasks.