The increasingly complex environment of the 21st century demands
unprecedented knowledge, skills and abilities for people from all
walks of life. One powerful solution that blends the science of
learning with the technological advances of computing is Virtual
Environments. In the United States alone, the Department of Defense
has invested billions of dollars over the past decade to make this
field and its developments as effective as possible. This 3-volume
work provides, for the first time, comprehensive coverage of the
many different domains that must be integrated for Virtual
Environments to fully provide effective training and education. The
first volume is dedicated to a thorough understanding of learning
theory, requirements definition and performance measurement,
providing insight into the human-centric specifications the VE must
satisfy to succeed. Volume II provides the latest information on VE
component technologies, and Volume III offers discussion of an
extensive collection of integrated systems presented as VE
use-cases, and results of effectiveness evaluation studies. The
text includes emerging directions of this evolving technology, from
cognitive rehabilitation to the next generation of museum
exhibitions. Finally, the handbook offers a glimpse into the future
with this fascinating technology.
This groundbreaking set will interest students, scholars and
researchers in the fields of military science, technology, computer
science, business, law enforcement, cognitive psychology, education
and health. Topics addressed include guidance and interventions
using VE as a teaching tool, what to look for in terms of
human-centered systems and components, and current training uses in
the Navy, Army, Air Force and Marines. Game-based and long distance
training are explained, as are particular challenges such as the
emergence of VE sickness. Chapters also highlight the combination
of VE and cybernetics, robotics and artificial intelligence.
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