Microsoft and Pearson have joined up to use augmented reality (AR) solution HoloLens' technology to create new learning tools using a combination of augmented reality and virtual reality. Mixed reality and holograms can make complex subjects easier to comprehend, according to Lorraine Bardeen, general manager for Microsoft Windows and HoloLens experiences. The company is working with the University of Washington on an AR course that will be available in classrooms across Seattle this fall. The videos are fed into HoloLens, helping nurses prepare for real-world diagnostic processes and build their confidence.
Microsoft and Pearson have joined up to use augmented reality (AR) solution HoloLens' technology to create new learning tools using a combination of augmented reality and virtual reality. Mixed reality and holograms can make complex subjects easier to comprehend, according to Lorraine Bardeen, general manager for Microsoft Windows and HoloLens experiences. Several programmes, many for use in nursing education, are being developed in which Microsoft's holographic video capture tool and trained actors create patient and health simulation scenarios. The videos are fed into HoloLens, helping nurses prepare for real-world diagnostic processes and build their confidence.