Simulator Sickness: Design Implications of the Rest-Frame Hypothesis
Published on February 17, 2021
In a previous post, we discussed the three most widely recognized theories about simulation sickness (and their scenario design implications) in detail. In general, these older understandings of what causes simulation sickness tend to argue that we must remove or attenuate motion signals in our simulations to prevent discomfort. The “Rest-Frame Hypothesis” is a … Continued
Using Bus Simulators in Collision Mitigation: A Three-Step Process
Published on February 16, 2021
Your bus simulator is an ideal tool for addressing a bus-on-bus, fixed-object, or pedestrian-contact collision/near miss. But some agencies find themselves having trouble “getting traction” with their corrective action. Often, this comes down to having an inefficient or inconsistent strategy for addressing the root causes of those collisions and near misses. By adopting a … Continued
4 MISTAKES IN MILITARY INNOVATION AND HOW TO AVOID THEM: WHAT RESEARCH TELLS US
Published on February 15, 2021
Photo by Alan Quevy, 82nd Training Wing Public Affairs The appetite for new technology in military training is ravenous, and—for those of us who served in an era of overhead transparency projectors—watching senior leadership at the Pentagon break down barriers to acquiring new educational technology can be exciting. Challenges which invite newcomers to the … Continued
The Three Traditional Theories of Simulator Sickness and their Implications for Scenario Design
Published on February 1, 2021
Simulator sickness can complicate simulation-based driving research and negatively affect the validity of that research. When participants are uncomfortable or nauseous, they will be distracted from tasks, preoccupied with their discomfort. They may (consciously or unconsciously) avoid tasks or perform poorly to avoid further irritation. Our Realtime Technologies lead engineer and general manager, Heather … Continued
Driver Simulation Training: How to Teach Good Judgment
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There is a saying among medical doctors: “Gaining experience is not equivalent to becoming an expert.” Expertise and good judgment arise from the combination of acquiring clinical experience and then looking back and analyzing what happened, “reflect[ing] on the role of thought processes, psychomotor skills, and emotional states to improve or maintain future performance.”[source] This … Continued
Bullet Traps & Backstops for Shooting Ranges
Published on January 20, 2021
Some avid shooters have air-guns in their arsenal. For plinking or practicing the aspects of shooting, some go to the garage, out in the yard, or even in the home when there are no parents or spouses to witness breaking the rule of no airguns in the house. When we do so, we have a … Continued
Bus Training Simulators: A Change in Transit Culture
Published on January 13, 2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tUGvvPKB6U&t=17s Bus training simulators have changed the way we think about driver training. In this video, two subject matter experts discuss the impact made by bus simulation training and some common misconceptions about the process. Learn more about FAAC’s bus training simulators by clicking here. Or contact us directly In this video, Clayne Woodbury … Continued