Stanford University launched training in virtual reality format. This is reported on the site of the institution.
The initiator of the opening of the educational program in the new mode was Professor Jeremy Belylenson. The course is called “Virtual People”, it is devoted to the development of modern technologies. Training occurs in the online format with the use of VR helmets. In order to start teaching in new capacity, university specialists have chosen special equipment and called Engage.
Class consists of a group of students and teachers who can interact among themselves in a virtual environment. Each lesson is limited to 30 minutes – this is done in order to avoid indisposition and nausea after using the VR headset. “The only thing that limits the student in the VR-space is its own imagination” – said the assistant Baylenson Laberaent Saian Devo.
in Stanford clarified that when preparing the program, they interacted with META (former Facebook), which provided Oculus headsets. Also in order to avoid leakage of confidential data of students, their temporary profiles were created. Representatives of the university clarified that two classes have already collected and a total of more than 3,000 hours of classes.
In mid-November, the management of sanitary supervision of the quality of food and drugs USA (FDA) allowed the use of VR helmets for pain treatment. The treatment program is based on deep relaxation and switching.