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Texas A&M PhD Researchar and NASA fellow, John Hayes, seated in front of the NOVA simulator in the ASTRO Lab facility.
Immersive motion ball a potential VR training tool

A new motion simulator device at the University of Canterbury adds 360-degree movement to virtual reality experiences and could soon be used as a training tool.

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Texas A&M PhD Researchar and NASA fellow, John Hayes, seated in front of the NOVA simulator in the ASTRO Lab facility.
Halldale Military Simulation & Training Magazine

New Zealand start-up Eight360 is looking to flip the simulator motion world upside-down with its radically simple “rollerball” design.

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Texas A&M PhD Researchar and NASA fellow, John Hayes, seated in front of the NOVA simulator in the ASTRO Lab facility.
NZDF News - Driving simulation technology

Cutting-edge technology is being trialled by the Army to help improve driver safety, save money and be more sustainable.

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Texas A&M PhD Researchar and NASA fellow, John Hayes, seated in front of the NOVA simulator in the ASTRO Lab facility.
New Zealand military uses ball-shaped simulation platform to practice amphibious ops

“Using NOVA allows different driving situations — and sea states — to be replicated, improving sustainability as well as real costs in terms of wear and tear and fuel,”

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Texas A&M PhD Researchar and NASA fellow, John Hayes, seated in front of the NOVA simulator in the ASTRO Lab facility.
Virtual reality company Eight360 takes vehicle training simulator to overseas markets

Eight360 sent demonstration units of its NOVA VR motion simulator to Australia and the United States in June, marking a significant step in its ambition to break into the multi-billion dollar military training market.

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Texas A&M PhD Researchar and NASA fellow, John Hayes, seated in front of the NOVA simulator in the ASTRO Lab facility.
Where's My Hover-Car?

There has been a lot of buzz around the VTOL industry in recent weeks, with major announcements from several companies about IPOs, flight certification progress and large order contracts... Are “flying cars” finally getting off the ground? NOVA might be just what is needed to make it happen!

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